{"id":287,"date":"2020-05-19T23:28:33","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T23:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/?p=287"},"modified":"2020-11-30T19:00:06","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T19:00:06","slug":"how-can-i-get-my-australian-shepherd-to-stop-whining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/how-can-i-get-my-australian-shepherd-to-stop-whining\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Get My Australian Shepherd to Stop Whining?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E88\"><span id=\"E89\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">At first, you almost don\u2019t think you hear it, it\u2019s so low. Then the noise grows in volume until it\u2019s unmistakable. Your Australian Shepherd is whining at you, and you have no idea why. What\u2019s going on here and how do you make them <\/span><span id=\"E90\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">quiet down?<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E91\"><strong><span id=\"E92\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">To get your Aussie to <\/span><span id=\"E93\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">stop <\/span><span id=\"E94\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">whining, try these tactics:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E95\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><strong><span id=\"E96\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Take them to the vet (in case they\u2019re in pain)<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li id=\"E97\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><strong><span id=\"E98\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Train them to be quiet <\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li id=\"E99\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><strong><span id=\"E100\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Play with them and tire them out <\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E101\"><span id=\"E102\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">In this article, we\u2019ll tell you everything you need to know about why your Aussie whines and how to put a stop to it once and for all. If <\/span><span id=\"E103\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">you want a quieter house<\/span><span id=\"E104\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">, then you\u2019re not going to want to miss this! Keep reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-237\" src=\"https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/69107486_127773805192613_7928471618177643101_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/69107486_127773805192613_7928471618177643101_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/69107486_127773805192613_7928471618177643101_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/69107486_127773805192613_7928471618177643101_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/69107486_127773805192613_7928471618177643101_n-768x961.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/69107486_127773805192613_7928471618177643101_n-980x1226.jpg 980w, https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/69107486_127773805192613_7928471618177643101_n-480x600.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"E105\"><strong><span id=\"E106\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Why Do Australian Shepherds Whine?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"E107\"><span id=\"E108\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/are-australian-shepherds-smart\/\">Australian Shepherds by their very nature are vocal dogs<\/a>. As herders, they have to be, as their barks and stern noises could keep other animals in check. <\/span><span id=\"E109\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">We wrote on our blog recently <a href=\"https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/how-do-you-stop-an-australian-shepherd-from-barking\/\">how to deal with your Aussie noisily barking at every last little thing<\/a>, but whining is another issue entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E110\"><span id=\"E111\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">When a dog whines, it comes across as a sad sound<\/span><span id=\"E112\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">, at least to us<\/span><span id=\"E113\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">. You might always think something is wrong when you hear your Aussie whining, but <\/span><span id=\"E114\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">it\u2019s <\/span><span id=\"E115\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">not necessarily. Among canines, whining is another communication method, just like barking<\/span><span id=\"E116\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> is. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E117\"><span id=\"E118\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">That can also make it hard to pinpoint why your Aussie is barking. Are they upset? Hungry? In pain? Let\u2019s get into the many reasons your Australian Shepherd might sit and whine<\/span><span id=\"E119\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> at you. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"E120\"><strong><span id=\"E121\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Appeasement<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"E122\"><span id=\"E123\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">It could be that<\/span><span id=\"E124\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> your Aussie is trying to appease <\/span><span id=\"E125\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">a bad <\/span><span id=\"E126\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">situation, <\/span><span id=\"E127\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">so they\u2019ll start<\/span><span id=\"E128\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> whining. For example, let\u2019s say you come home from a long day at work and see that your couch cushions are destroyed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E129\"><span id=\"E130\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Rather than take the brunt of your verbal punishment, your Shepherd could begin whining to try to <\/span><span id=\"E131\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">make the problem go away<\/span><span id=\"E132\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">. You typically end up feeling bad for <\/span><span id=\"E133\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">your dog<\/span><span id=\"E134\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> in the process, so you let the whole matter go. <\/span><span id=\"E135\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">It works, so your Aussie does it again the next time. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-192\" src=\"https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4624.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4624.jpg 675w, https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4624-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4624-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"E136\"><strong><span id=\"E137\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Anxiety<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"E138\"><span id=\"E139\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">In other cases, whining can be exactly what it sounds like, a display of anxiety. Perhaps it\u2019s a stormy afternoon and you\u2019re <\/span><span id=\"E140\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">out <\/span><span id=\"E141\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">walking your Aussie, <\/span><span id=\"E142\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">but<\/span><span id=\"E143\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> they don\u2019t like thunderstorms much. In the distance, you both hear a low rumble of thunder. In response, your Aussie begins whining.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E144\"><span id=\"E145\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">In <\/span><span id=\"E146\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">a case such as this,<\/span><span id=\"E147\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> it\u2019s <\/span><span id=\"E148\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">very<\/span><span id=\"E149\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> easy to determine why your Australian Shepherd is whining. Once you bring them indoor<\/span><span id=\"E150\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">s<\/span><span id=\"E151\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> where it\u2019s safe and they can\u2019t hear the thunder as much, they should<\/span><span id=\"E152\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> quiet down and settle in<\/span><span id=\"E153\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"E154\"><strong><span id=\"E155\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Excitement<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"E156\"><span id=\"E157\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">You may express excitement by jumping around, clapping, and shouting. Dogs do it more subtly, such as whining when they\u2019re overjoyed. If you offer your Aussie a walk and they begin <\/span><span id=\"E158\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">whining, it\u2019s not that they\u2019re anxious or <\/span><span id=\"E160\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">that <\/span><span id=\"E161\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">they\u2019ve changed their mind. They\u2019re just expressing <\/span><span class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">how happy they are to go <\/span><span id=\"E162\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">on a walk <\/span><span id=\"E163\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<h3 id=\"E164\"><strong><span id=\"E165\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Attention<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"E166\"><span id=\"E167\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">This is one that will probably come up a lot, especially if you\u2019ve adopted a young Aussie. Your dog has lots of ways to get your attention, such as sitting right by you in the same room. If you\u2019re particularly busy with work or taking care of the children though, then you might not even see your dog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E168\"><span id=\"E169\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Thus, they decide to rely on vocal cues to grab your attention. Barking works, but whining does too. It sounds more immediate, so you drop what you\u2019re doing to see what your dog wants. It turns out, your Aussie just craves your time. They<\/span><span id=\"E170\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">\u2019d like<\/span><span id=\"E171\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> to play ball<\/span><span id=\"E172\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">, <\/span><span id=\"E173\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">go for a walk<\/span><span id=\"E174\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">,<\/span><span id=\"E175\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> or even sit out in the backyard with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-226\" src=\"https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/patrik-kopco-2je979Bir1U-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/patrik-kopco-2je979Bir1U-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/patrik-kopco-2je979Bir1U-unsplash-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/patrik-kopco-2je979Bir1U-unsplash-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"E176\"><strong><span id=\"E177\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Illness or Injury<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"E178\"><span id=\"E179\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">In more serious <\/span><span id=\"E180\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">situations<\/span><span id=\"E181\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">, your Australian Shepherd may begin whining to indicate to you that something\u2019s wrong with their health. Perhaps they\u2019re feeling under the weather but aren\u2019t yet exhibiting any major symptoms. Whining is a good way to tell you they\u2019re not at their best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E182\"><span id=\"E183\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">If your dog is whining and limping, acting lethargic, or staying in one place, then that could be a sign of injury. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"E184\"><strong><span id=\"E185\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">How Do You Get Your Aussie to Stop Whining?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"E186\"><span id=\"E187\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Whew, your Aussie sure does whine for a lot of reasons! <\/span><span id=\"E188\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Contextual clues should point you in the general direction of whether your dog is vocalizing for attention or because something is actually wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E189\"><span id=\"E190\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Only in having a decent idea why your Australian Shepherd is whining can you begin to ameliorate the issue. Here are three methods you can then try for a quieter dog and a more peaceful home. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"E191\"><strong><span id=\"E192\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Schedule a Vet Appointment<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"E193\"><span id=\"E194\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">First thing\u2019s first, you want to bring your Aussie in to the vet<\/span><span id=\"E195\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> if you\u2019re not sure why they\u2019re whining<\/span><span id=\"E196\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">. Many dog diseases <\/span><span id=\"E197\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">don\u2019t necessarily<\/span><span id=\"E198\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> <\/span><span id=\"E199\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">have<\/span><span id=\"E200\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> symptoms, so you <\/span><span id=\"E201\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">wouldn\u2019t know<\/span><span id=\"E202\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> something is wrong with your <\/span><span id=\"E203\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Shepherd<\/span><span id=\"E204\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> until it\u2019s too late. These <\/span><span id=\"E205\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">diseases <\/span><span id=\"E206\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">include canine coronavirus (unrelated to COVID-19), canine degenerative valve disease, leishmaniasis, and giardia. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E207\"><span id=\"E208\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">If you\u2019re not familiar, leishmaniasis is a canine disease from a type of parasite known as the <\/span><span id=\"E209\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Leishmania<\/span><span id=\"E210\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">. Giardia affects the intestines when <\/span><span id=\"E211\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Giardia <\/span><span id=\"E213\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">duodenalis<\/span><span id=\"E215\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">, a parasite, gets in your Aussie\u2019s system and wreaks havoc. Both diseases can <\/span><span id=\"E216\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">infect<\/span><span id=\"E217\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> people too, by the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E218\"><span id=\"E219\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Once at your vet\u2019s office, they can give your dog a checkup, ensure your Aussie is up to date on all their shots and meds (such as heartworm), and diagnose any injuries or illnesses that may make your dog whine so much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E220\"><span id=\"E221\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">If it turns out your Aussie has a clean bill of health and you took them to the vet for nothing, then at least you know that. Yes, you shelled out some money, but you also ruled out the biggest and most serious reason for the whining, which is injury or illness. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"E222\"><strong><span id=\"E223\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Train Them to Be Quieter<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"E224\"><span id=\"E225\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Now that your dog has been to the vet, you know their whining is more behavioral than a sign they\u2019re in pain or sick. You may never be able to completely stop <\/span><span id=\"E227\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">your Aussie from whining<\/span><span id=\"E228\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> if <\/span>they\u2019re excited or anxious, but if they want your attention because they\u2019re bored, that you can control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E229\"><span id=\"E230\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">What normally happens when your Australian Shepherd begins whining? You probably look at them and give them a pet, right? At least the first time. By the fifth instance of your Aussie whining, you\u2019re eager to shush them so you can get back to what you were doing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E231\"><span id=\"E232\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Anytime you acknowledge your whining Aussie\u2013yes, even to shush them\u2013you\u2019re giving them what they want, your attention. That will only encourage them to keep up with the behavior because they know it works. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E233\"><span id=\"E234\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">The next time your Aussie begins whining at you, turn away so your back is to them. Put your arms across your chest and don\u2019t turn back<\/span><span id=\"E235\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> until it\u2019s quiet<\/span><span id=\"E236\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">. You can even walk away if that makes things easier. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E237\"><span id=\"E238\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Once your Aussie realizes that hey, you\u2019re not acknowledging <\/span><span id=\"E239\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">their whining and rewarding it with attention, they\u2019ll stop. When your Aussie can <\/span><span id=\"E240\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">quit<\/span><span id=\"E241\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> whining for a few minutes<\/span><span id=\"E242\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">, come back in and give them pets and snuggles. You might even offer a treat to encourage further <\/span><span id=\"E243\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">silence.<\/span><span id=\"E244\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E245\"><span id=\"E246\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Like with any training, it can take several instances of repeated behavior like this for it to sink in that your Aussie gets rewarded when they stop whining. Have patience and keep at it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-175\" src=\"https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/aussie_university_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/aussie_university_2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/aussie_university_2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/aussie_university_2-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"E247\"><strong><span id=\"E248\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Get Them on a Reliable Play Schedule <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"E249\"><span id=\"E250\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">If your Aussie is exhausted to the point <\/span><span id=\"E251\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">where <\/span><span id=\"E252\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">they want to collapse and take a nap, then it\u2019s hard to muster <\/span><span id=\"E253\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">up <\/span><span id=\"E254\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">the energy to whine. Many <\/span><span id=\"E255\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Australian <\/span><span id=\"E256\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Shepherd owners, especially<\/span><span id=\"E257\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> those with<\/span><span id=\"E258\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> puppies, will get their dog on a regular play schedule to tire them out. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E259\"><span id=\"E260\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">This, combined with the training above, works especially well if your Aussie primarily whines to get attention or to play. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E261\"><span id=\"E262\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Is Whining in Australian Shepherds Common?<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E263\"><span id=\"E264\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">You\u2019ve owned other dog breeds before, and sure, they\u2019ve all whined<\/span><span id=\"E265\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> a little<\/span><span id=\"E266\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">, but none as much as your Australian Shepherd. Sometimes it leaves you a little worried. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E267\"><span id=\"E268\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Aussies possess some traits that make them uniquely them, and whining is one of them. Yes, sometimes you have to take the good with the bad, and this is one example of that. If you\u2019re truly concerned with how much your Shepherd whines, then as we said before, go to the vet. Outside of that, know that some whining is a trait of the breed. It\u2019s all very normal. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"E269\"><strong><span id=\"E270\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"E271\"><span id=\"E272\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Australian Shepherds tend to whine for all sorts of reasons, such as to get your attention or if they\u2019re sick or injured. If you can rule out a medical condition, then the next step to quiet your Aussie is to train them not to whine. Failing to indulge in their<\/span><span id=\"E273\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> bad <\/span><span id=\"E274\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">behavior will clue them in to stop.<\/span><span id=\"E275\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\"> <\/span><span id=\"E276\" class=\"qowt-font6-Times\">Good luck! <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At first, you almost don\u2019t think you hear it, it\u2019s so low. Then the noise grows in volume until it\u2019s unmistakable. 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