Crying dog: causes and solutions

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Crying dog: causes and what to do
Dog crying when alone: how to avoid
Dog crying and shaking: what does it mean
Puppy dog crying at night: what to do
My dog cries a lot: what can I do
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Although they mainly use body language (non-verbal) to communicate, dogs can emit a variety of sounds to express their moods and emotions. In addition to barking, crying is one of those sounds that dogs usually emit to communicate with their guardian and also with other dogs and animals.

But let's be honest, a dog crying and howling it usually causes a lot of anguish and can cause serious problems with the neighborhood. In addition, crying can be a symptom that the puppy is in pain or is sick and needs to be seen by a veterinarian.

For all that, it is very important to be aware if your dog cries to quickly identify the cause and know how to act to help it. In this article by PeritoAnimal, we will explain what they are Top Causes and Possible Solutions for a Crying Dog. Keep reading!

Crying dog: causes and what to do

As with barking, dog crying can have many meanings, as dogs cry to express different emotions, moods or moods that can develop in different circumstances of their daily lives. Therefore, to know why you have a crying dog, it is essential pay attention to context (or situation) in which this crying occurs.

Below, we'll explain the main causes for a dog to cry, and you'll know what you can do to prevent excessive crying from damaging your best friend's health, the tranquility of your home, or living with neighbors.

Dog crying when alone: how to avoid

Does your dog cry a lot when he is alone at home? This usually happens when a dog did not learn to manage his own loneliness. So, when you go out to work or do any other activity, your best friend finds himself “overrun” by negative emotions such as sadness, stress or fear. In more extreme cases, the puppy can even suffer from separation anxiety, which includes behavior problems such as excessive crying and the urge to destroy furniture and other household items.

Of course, dogs are sociable animals who live and feel safer in communities (herds, families, groups, for example). Therefore, they do not like to be alone at home and need to learn to manage their loneliness so as not to suffer symptoms of stress or other negative emotions that are harmful to their health.

To avoid a dog crying a lot, barking or howling when you're alone at home, we advise you to enrich your environment with toys, brain games, bones and/or teethers so that he can have fun while you're away. Also remember to take your pet for a walk before leaving and respect the feeding times, to prevent it from getting hungry during your absence. Even so, it is not advisable to leave a dog alone at home for more than 6 or 7 hours straight.

Dog crying and shaking: what does it mean

If, in addition to crying, your dog also trembles, this may be a symptom that he feels pain or some discomfort due to an illness or imbalance in his body. Remember that a dog can tremble because he is afraid, because he feels vulnerable or insecure. Therefore, an adult dog or a crying puppy of pain need to go to the vet to be examined and rule out any health problems.

However, if your dog lives outside the house, it is also possible that he will cry and shiver because he is cold. To avoid a cold or canine flu, it is very important to provide a shelter or shelter where your dog can keep warm and protect himself from adverse weather, such as wind or rain. But if winter is very cold in the region where you live, the ideal is to let your dog sleep indoors.

Also, a dog crying and shaking you may also be afraid that you are not yet fully adapted to your new home. This can happen if you've recently adopted a pet, especially if it's still a puppy. Remember that any dog's adjustment to a new home is a slow and gradual process. As a tutor, it is essential to know how to favor this process and make the new member feel safe and welcome in your home from day one. Here at PeritoAnimal, you will find several advices to prepare the house for the arrival of the new puppy.

Puppy dog crying at night: what to do

If you've just adopted a puppy, your new pet may cry a lot at night. This most often occurs when the adopted puppy has been separated from his mother before weaning naturally and starting to feed on his own, which happens around his third month of life.

This prematurely weaned puppy is likely to have a weaker immune system and become sick more easily. In addition, they may have serious learning and socialization difficulties, which ends up facilitating behavioral problems, such as excessive crying or barking.

Therefore, it is very important to wait for the puppy to wean naturally to separate him from his mother and siblings. However, if for some reason you have had to adopt a newborn dog, it is essential to provide proper nutrition and care for strengthen the immune system. It is also essential to provide a positive and peaceful environment where your puppy feels safe to rest, develop his body and mind. Also, you can check out our tips to keep your dog from crying at night.

However, a newborn puppy crying a lot you may also be experiencing pain or discomfort associated with an illness or health problem. So again we recommend taking the puppy to the vet to confirm the cause of this intense crying. Also, take advantage of the consultation with a professional to clarify all doubts about the nutrition and vaccination of puppies.

In elderly dogs, it is possible that crying is related to cramps or muscle problems that usually occur more frequently at night, especially when it's cold. Therefore, be sure to also know the essential care for an elderly dog that will help you offer a great quality of life to your best friend.

My dog cries a lot: what can I do

If you've already taken your dog to the vet and ruled out the previous causes, then you'll need to pay more attention to your dog's education. Often tutors end up reinforcing some inappropriate behaviors of dogs unconsciously. For example, imagine that when your dog was a puppy, you used to give him a treat to get him to stop crying. If this situation repeats itself several times, your dog may assume that he wins a prize every time he cries. Then, you may start crying to receive some treat or other reward, such as going for a walk, playing or simply getting your attention. This is called unconscious training and it's much more common than you think.

To prevent this from happening, it is very important that you understand how to correctly use positive reinforcement in dog education. Also, to prevent behavior problems, as the excessive crying and barking, it is essential to educate and socialize your puppy from the early stages of life, when he is still a puppy. However, it is also possible to train and socialize an adult dog, always with a lot of patience, affection and constancy.

Always remember that it is easier, safer and more effective to prevent misconduct in a puppy than to correct it in an adult dog. So, be sure to check out our tips to educate dogs in a positive way.

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