My 1 1/2 year old dog often makes high pitched whimpering sounds like a squeak toy.
For example, dinner time is 5:00. Beginning at around 3:30 he starts whimpering and continues until he's fed at 5:00. Another example, when guests come and he's told to go lay down in his bed, he will whimper until after they leave. Third, if I have to occasionally leave him home alone for a few hours he may then squeak/whimper for the rest of the day.
Mostly I just ignore it but I have to admit the prolonged whimpering is very stressful for me. I'm reassessing and considering making a tough decision. No health issues; it's behavioral. Any ideas?
For example, dinner time is 5:00. Beginning at around 3:30 he starts whimpering and continues until he's fed at 5:00. Another example, when guests come and he's told to go lay down in his bed, he will whimper until after they leave. Third, if I have to occasionally leave him home alone for a few hours he may then squeak/whimper for the rest of the day.
Mostly I just ignore it but I have to admit the prolonged whimpering is very stressful for me. I'm reassessing and considering making a tough decision. No health issues; it's behavioral. Any ideas?