i 2 think it is just for your attention.. when i get home from my work molly gets soo exited she crys and then whines, after ten mins of play she calms down and stops. or if i go upstairs for something, she stands at the bottom and whines untill she can see me again. lol i think its funny..it reminds me of when i had my daughter, lol, molly is just as demanding, but also rewarding, i just love her to pieces!