Most dogs need to go potty after a nap. So be sure she is not whining because she needs to potty!
In this case, after she wakes up from a nap, and she's whining, ignore it. As soon as she's quiet, go to her to open the crate. If she starts whining when you get closer, ignore her. When she gets quiet, get closer. Repeat until she is quiet and you are able to open the crate and take her straight to her potty place.
If she is under 6 months of age and whining after a nap, take her straight outdoors to potty! Pups under 6 months of age do not have full bladder/bowel control.
If she is whining right after you put her in the crate, after she's been potty, then Ignore her completely! I can not stress this enough!!
Whining to go potty is just a different thing altogether. Your pup can't just say, "Hey...I gotta go!" |