Stop a puppy from whining for attention?    You're like two-
sides of the- same coin Barked: Thu Oct 25, '12 12:41pm PST  So
my puppy has started whining for attention after he saw my
roommates dogs do it. I have tried ignoring the behavior and
turning away from him when he does it. It doesnt work, yes I
have tried this for over a week and the whining did not stop. I
have tried rewarding for when he is quiet. He still does it. Any
ideas on how to get rid of this behavior?  Let's play tug!!
Barked: Fri Oct 26, '12 7:10pm PST  You could try teaching him
another way to get attention, like sitting and watching you. Ask
him for a sit and a watch me as soon as he starts whining, and
reward that with intense attention, petting, cuddles, playing,
etc. And just keep ignoring the whining. This means no eye
contact, no moving your body toward him, no talking to him,
fiddling with your treat bag, etc. Maybe start reading a
magazine or checking Facebook so you won't be tempted. You can
even completely freeze the second he