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How do I manage whining?

If your dog whines or cries while in the crate at night, it may be difficult to decide whether they are whining to be let out of the crate, or if they have any unmet needs.

Before you put your dog in the crate, ensure that all of their needs are met.

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This includes food, water, elimination, and mental as well as physical enrichment.

It is important to determine whether or not the whining is due to distress. If a dog is distressed in the crate, they may try and force the crate open.

This can be dangerous and even lead to injury. If you think it may be distress, let your dog out of the crate immediately.

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More work may need to be done on building a positive association to the crate for your dog.

If the whining is not because of distress or any unmet needs, you can initially ignore it. Your dog may stop if they're just testing to see if they’ll be let out.

If the whining continues after you've ignored it for several minutes, you can repeat the phrase your dog has associated with going outside to eliminate. If they respond

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