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Originally Posted by GrayC25  No, I never let him out of the bathroom in the morning, even when he's not whining. However, I have gone over there to say goodbye - picking him up, hugging and kissing him, and doing the usual "Bye buddy! Have a good day, behave, etc." I've stopped doing that in the last few weeks, though, as I read it might cause him to whine even more so.
We try really hard not to let him out of the bathroom or his crate when he's whining. That was one of the first things I wanted to teach him. We have a hard time always ignoring him - sometimes we talk to him and say "Lay down buddy" or "Samson, be quiet!" but I don't think we've ever physically removed him from the bathroom when he's crying.
I might try and do the toy thing. We usually put all his toys in there for him, but maybe I'll put some away and bring them out later, and just rotate them. He has a few favorites, so I hate for him to be without them, but maybe it'll be good.
Walking him in the morning would be a wonderful idea, except I am so not a morning person and barely have time to get ready for work, let alone a 1/2 hour walk. But, maybe it's something I'll have to try.
Thanks for the advice. |
you are very welcome.
sounds like you are doing the right things so far. the only thing that i can think of is talking to him when he whines. i was told by a trainer that any attention for a dog is good attention. (which means even when you are yelling at them, they are happy to get your attention) so maybe if samson knows that you will talk to him if he starts whining, then he will do it so you will pay attention and talk to him.
i know it's really hard to ignore them, i personally feel like it's physically impossible for to ignore my baby unless i remove myself from the situation. but it would be good i think to think of a good way to burn off their energy in the morning before leaving for work. (sometimes i let my milu play with the bunnies to burn off some energy) and i always give her a treat to eat while i sneak out of the house.
(i was also thinking that another reason samson might be complaining about you leaving for work might be because he is older now and sleeps less than he used to, so he has more time being awake and bored by himself. if possible, you can also consider taking him to puppy day care sometimes)
good luck!
