help me to get my puppy stop whining?

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okay just today my boyfriend and i adopted a great pyreneese/husky puppy who is 8 weeks old. when we first got her all she did in the car was nap and then when we got home all she did was eat and sit and watch us clean up the room without being excited at all, just very mellow. she hasnt gotten used to us yet because she doesnt come up to us when we try to get her attention or come near us. she will let us pick her up but my point being- she is very relaxed and sweet..

now, about 20 minutes later after we cleaned, we left the room for a little bit to get something out of the kitchen and then we heard her whining. i came in and she was trying to get on top of the bed so i figured that was why, because she couldnt reach. so i stepped out of the room and closed the door and then she started whining again but this time she was in the middle of the floor sitting....

is there any way for her to calm down when we're not int he room?
 
Put the radio or the tv on. At 8 weeks old, she still misses her mom and litter mates. Think about it, if you were that little puppy and you are used to be surrounded by other dogs and then you're alone, how would you feel? Encourage her to follow you around the house to get used to the routine. This will not happen over night. Expect a few nights of interrupted sleep. If you have her crate trained, put a rolled up sweatshirt or towel in with her to mimic her littermates. This will work if she has her own bed also. Try to make it as if she is swaddled. I wouldn't advise a hot water bottle or a heating pad, as she may chew it and hurt herself. Have patience as having a dog is a lot of work and repetition and above all, love.
 
its perfectly normal , i just got my puppy 1 week ago he cried every day he just has to adjust to his environment and you
 
I might not be much help, but maybe you can try giving her a bone or a toy? Bones work best for dogs i think, it keeps them very busy and distracted
 
try giving her something to chew on, or maybe put a blanket on the bed and put her on there. dogs are social creatures that need constant attention, at least when young. Just give her some time.
 
Technically at this age she shouldn't be left alone in a room unless she's in a crate. Puppies can get into loads of trouble on their own, even if you think they're safe! Not to mention you need to keep an eye out for her "potty signs."

Since she's new she's more likely to whine when you're gone. Find her a crate and that may help - dog's see crates as their dens and the smaller space may help them feel more comforted. Not to mention it'll keep her safer and eventually will help her learn to hold her potty when you're away (since they don't like to mess in their dens.)

I wouldn't worry about it too much - when she whines just ignore it, otherwise she'll learn very quickly then whining gets you to rush in and let her out to play or cuddle.
 
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