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Originally Posted by Hansch99  I'd say letting her out when she's moving around in her crate is fine (because moving around in a crate is not a type of behavior most people try to prevent). But if you want to discourage whining, I wouldn't let her out (or pay any attention to her at all, for that matter) when she whines.
Remember that the whole mantra of positive reinforcement is that good behavior leads to good things; bad behavior doesn't lead to good things.
If being let out is the thing that the dog wants, it must be preceded by good behavior--namely, being quiet. |
My Bryan wakes me up every morning whinning......but it's because he has to go potty!!! He will pee in his play pen which is where he sleeps but will not do #2 unless I take him outside