{"id":1963,"date":"2023-07-08T07:33:28","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T07:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/?p=1963"},"modified":"2023-07-08T07:33:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-08T07:33:28","slug":"why-does-my-german-shepherd-whine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/why-does-my-german-shepherd-whine\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My German Shepherd Whine? (5 Reasons Explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1967\" src=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Why-Does-My-German-Shepherd-Whine.jpg\" alt=\"Why Does My German Shepherd Whine?\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Why-Does-My-German-Shepherd-Whine.jpg 576w, https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Why-Does-My-German-Shepherd-Whine-169x300.jpg 169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>German Shepherds are known for being vocal dogs, and whining is one of their most common vocalizations. There are many reasons why a German Shepherd might whine, and we are going to look at the top 5 reasons today.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/why-does-my-german-shepherd-whine\/#1_German_Shepherds_Whine_to_Communicate_a_Need\" title=\"1: German Shepherds Whine to Communicate a Need\">1: German Shepherds Whine to Communicate a Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/why-does-my-german-shepherd-whine\/#2_German_Shepherds_Whine_to_Express_Excitement\" title=\"2: German Shepherds Whine to Express Excitement\">2: German Shepherds Whine to Express Excitement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/why-does-my-german-shepherd-whine\/#3_German_Shepherds_Whine_to_Show_Pain_or_Discomfort\" title=\"3: German Shepherds Whine to Show Pain or Discomfort\">3: German Shepherds Whine to Show Pain or Discomfort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/why-does-my-german-shepherd-whine\/#4_German_Shepherds_Whine_to_Cope_with_Separation_Anxiety\" title=\"4: German Shepherds Whine to Cope with Separation Anxiety\">4: German Shepherds Whine to Cope with Separation Anxiety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/why-does-my-german-shepherd-whine\/#5_German_Shepherds_Whine_to_Communicate_with_Other_Dogs\" title=\"5: German Shepherds Whine to Communicate with Other Dogs\">5: German Shepherds Whine to Communicate with Other Dogs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/why-does-my-german-shepherd-whine\/#How_can_I_get_my_German_Shepherd_to_Stop_Whining\" title=\"How can I get my German Shepherd to Stop Whining?\">How can I get my German Shepherd to Stop Whining?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/why-does-my-german-shepherd-whine\/#Ignore_the_whining\" title=\"Ignore the whining.\">Ignore the whining.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/why-does-my-german-shepherd-whine\/#Teach_your_Dog_a_New_behavior\" title=\"Teach your Dog a New behavior.\">Teach your Dog a New behavior.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/why-does-my-german-shepherd-whine\/#Be_Consistent\" title=\"Be Consistent\">Be Consistent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/why-does-my-german-shepherd-whine\/#Seek_Professional_help\" title=\"Seek Professional help.\">Seek Professional help.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/why-does-my-german-shepherd-whine\/#Related_articles\" title=\"Related articles:\">Related articles:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/why-does-my-german-shepherd-whine\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Top_Reasons_Why_German_Shepherds_Whine\"><\/span>5 Top Reasons Why German Shepherds Whine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your German Shepherd keeps whining all the time, here are 5 reasons for this behavior:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_German_Shepherds_Whine_to_Communicate_a_Need\"><\/span>1: German Shepherds Whine to Communicate a Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first reason you see German Shepherds whining is because they have needs that they are trying to communicate to you as the owner. Like we mentioned earlier, German Shepherds are very vocal dogs, and they use whining to communicate a variety of needs, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To go potty<\/strong>. If your German Shepherd is whining and pacing around, it&#8217;s a good sign that they need to go outside for a potty break.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To get your attention.<\/strong> German Shepherds are known for being attention-seeking dogs, and they may whine to get their owner&#8217;s attention. This is especially common if they&#8217;ve been left alone for a while.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To be fed<\/strong>. If your German Shepherd is whining at mealtimes, it&#8217;s a good sign that they&#8217;re hungry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To be let outside to play.<\/strong> German Shepherds are active dogs, and they need plenty of exercise. If your dog is whining and pacing around, it may be a sign that they need to go outside and play.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To be comforted.<\/strong> If your German Shepherd is whining and showing other signs of distress, such as trembling or hiding, it may be a sign that they&#8217;re scared or anxious. In this case, you can try to comfort your dog by petting them, talking to them in a soothing voice, or taking them to a quiet place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_German_Shepherds_Whine_to_Express_Excitement\"><\/span>2: German Shepherds Whine to Express Excitement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>German Shepherds are also known for being expressive dogs, and they may whine when they&#8217;re excited, such as when they see their owner coming home or when they&#8217;re playing with their favorite toy. This type of whining is usually high-pitched and short-lived.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_German_Shepherds_Whine_to_Show_Pain_or_Discomfort\"><\/span>3: German Shepherds Whine to Show Pain or Discomfort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your German Shepherd is whining and showing other signs of pain, such as limping or not eating, it&#8217;s important to take them to the vet to rule out any medical problems. Pain can cause a dog to whine as a way to communicate their discomfort.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_German_Shepherds_Whine_to_Cope_with_Separation_Anxiety\"><\/span>4: German Shepherds Whine to Cope with Separation Anxiety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some German Shepherds may develop <a href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/how-to-crate-train-a-dog-with-separation-anxiety\/\">separation anxiety<\/a>, which is a condition that causes them to become anxious and stressed when they&#8217;re separated from their owners. This can lead to whining, barking, <a href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-destroying-his-bed-in-his-crate\/\">destructive behavior<\/a>, and other problem behaviors. If you think your dog may have separation anxiety, it&#8217;s important to seek professional help from a behaviorist or trainer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_German_Shepherds_Whine_to_Communicate_with_Other_Dogs\"><\/span>5: German Shepherds Whine to Communicate with Other Dogs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>German Shepherds are pack animals, and they use whining to communicate with other dogs. For example, a German Shepherd may whine to greet another dog, to show dominance, or to warn another dog away from something.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_German_Shepherd_to_Stop_Whining\"><\/span>How can I get my German Shepherd to Stop Whining?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dealing with excessive whining can be challenging, but with the right approach and understanding, you can help your German Shepherd overcome this behavior. Here are some strategies to get your German Shepherd to stop whining:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ignore_the_whining\"><\/span>Ignore the whining.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most effective ways to stop whining is to ignore it. When you ignore the whining, you&#8217;re not rewarding your dog for the behavior. This can be difficult at first, but it&#8217;s important to be consistent. If you give in to the whining even once, your dog will learn that whining is an effective way to get your attention.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teach_your_Dog_a_New_behavior\"><\/span>Teach your Dog a New behavior.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another way to stop whining is to teach your dog a new behavior. For example, if your dog whines when you leave the house, you can teach them to sit and stay instead. When you leave the house, give your dog the &#8220;sit and stay&#8221; command and then reward them with a treat when they obey. With time and patience, your dog will learn to associate your departure with a positive experience, and they&#8217;ll be less likely to whine.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Consistent\"><\/span>Be Consistent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to be consistent with any training method you use to stop whining. If you&#8217;re inconsistent, your dog will get confused, and they&#8217;ll be more likely to continue whining. Be patient and persistent, and eventually you&#8217;ll be able to stop your German Shepherd from whining.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seek_Professional_help\"><\/span>Seek Professional help.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve tried all of the above tips and your dog is still whining excessively, it&#8217;s a good idea to seek professional help from a behaviorist or trainer. They can help you identify the underlying cause of the whining and develop a personalized training plan to help your dog overcome the problem.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_articles\"><\/span><strong>Related articles:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/how-cold-can-a-german-shepherd-tolerate\/\">How Cold Can a German Shepherd Tolerate?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/chihuahua-brain-size\/\">Chihuahua Brain Size: The Smallest Dogs with the Largest Brains?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pawsitivetips.com\/what-is-the-best-kind-of-dog-bed-for-a-great-dane\/\">What is the best kind of dog bed for a Great Dane?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that whining is normal behavior for German Shepherds. However, if your dog is whining excessively or if the whining is accompanied by other concerning behaviors, such as aggression or destructiveness, it&#8217;s important to consult with your veterinarian or a behaviorist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>German Shepherds are known for being vocal dogs, and whining is one of their most common vocalizations. 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