Why does my puppy whine when playing with toys? Is it normal?

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Why does my puppy whine when he's playing with his toys?

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It is possible that your puppy is just excited while playing with his toys, and so makes happy or whiny sounds. Some dogs and puppies will "play growl" as they play tug of war or other games and just do it due to excitement. This is a very normal behavior unless you are seeing signs of stress or pain during the play session. If you'd like your puppy to whine less when trying to get to a toy, you can try an activity of having him sit and wait, and then give the toy once he is calm. (This may take a few minutes for very excited puppies!) This will help to teach him that sitting and being calm will get him toys, while being too excited will not.

Why does my puppy whine when playing with toys? Is it normal?

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