Tony has a problem..

I have a pet dog. Her name is Tony. Even though she's a girl, my mom decided to name her Tony.

She's a friendly dog and usually doesn't cause any problems. However, my mom moved to a new house recently, and Tony keeps whining and barking. We think she doesn't feel comfortable with her new surroundings. The neighbors are complaining about Tony's barking and whining, so I surfed the internet for some good ideas. I wanted to share them with you. hehe

Puppy Barking, Whining and Howling
Your puppy is howling, whining or barking for a reason. If the problem is not resolved immediately, whining can become an ingrained habit that is intensely irritating and annoying. Many dogs use whining, howling, and barking as a means of vocal blackmail in order to control their owners.

Puppy Whining Do's

-When confined to a crate or small room or pen, always give your puppy the benefit of the doubt. When she begins whining, immediately take her to her toilet area

-Teach your dog to accept isolation and privacy. Accustom your puppy to being left by herself, even if you are home. This will prevent seperation anxiety and all the problems that accompany it.

-Make sure your puppy is comfortable. Is your puppy hungry, thirsty, too hot, too cold, uncomfortable, sick, or has lost her toy under the furniture?

-When you know that all your puppy's physical needs are met and you have taken the time to accustom her to isolation, then teach her that whining is unacceptable.

I'm not sure it will work, but I told my mom about it and she said she'll give it a shot. Hope it works.