My 4-month-old puppy barks and whines a lot. How do I stop it?

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What do I do for my 4 month old puppy pit bull & bull dog mix to not bark & whine a lot. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 25 days old

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Barking and whining in a young puppy is a very normal behavior. Diesel is simply begging for attention, and if you have given into it previously, he now knows just how effective his whining can be! The key is patience and consistency. You must never reward these types of unwanted or disobedient behaviors. When Diesel is whining or begging at you, you should turn away and ignore him. I know this seems cold, but I assure you it is the best way to try and break him of this behavior now. As soon as he stops whining / begging and settles down, this is when you turn to him and reward him with treats and love. This sort of consistency no your part will tell him that good behavior gets him the best results, rather than the opposite. It will take time and take patience, but I assure you this is the best approach you can take.

My 4-month-old puppy barks and whines a lot. How do I stop it?

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