Why do dogs cry at night?

So too can older dogs who display crying behavior as part of their age-related cognitive decline. Dementia, disorientation, and the anxiety they occasion can lead to whimpering and whining and even howling — especially at night. These dogs will sometimes spend their entire days barking and/or whining. read more

Dogs don’t secrete hot, salty tears when they’re sad, nor do they wail or sob like people. Which is why interpreting a dog’s cry can be tough. When we’re talking about a whimper or whine, the canine “cry” can mean one of a million things. read more

When your dog barks, cries or whines during the night it is usually a cry for attention, especially during the first few nights in a new home. Being in an unfamiliar environment for the first time can be a bit distressing, confusing and lonely for your newly adopted dog but it’s important to ensure you don’t reinforce these behaviours. read more

If your dog does give you an appeasement whine, the best thing you can do is acknowledge it quietly, and then walk away. To a dog, this means, “Apology accepted.” Your dog may also greet you by whining, in which case she is expressing excitement. In this case, your dog may also jump up and down or spin around. read more