Why Does My Puppy Cry When Chewing A Bone?

You give your dog a bone, or a treat, or maybe a new toy! But he starts whining. Why does he do that? Is it a cause for concern? It could be happiness, but it could also be pain or anxiety

 

Why Does My Puppy Cry When Chewing A Bone?

 

When your puppy begins to cry while chewing a bone, it could be from teething or a mouth injury, it could be anxiety, or simply joy and excitement. When you give your dog a treat or toy and he begins to whine, it could be because he’s content, but also because he’s uncomfortable. Knowing your dog’s behavior is important so that you can have peace of mind when he starts whining over a toy or treat.

 

 

Why Does My Dog Whine When Eating A Treat?

 

When your dog whines when eating a treat, it could be because he is happy and grateful. Some dogs bark when they’re excited and some whine.

 

It’s good to know what your dog’s normal behavior is because it could be excitement that’s causing him to whine but could also be a hurting tooth or mouth injury, or your dog could be whining more of your attention.

 

Why Does My Puppy Cry When I Give Her A Bone?

 

When a dog is given a bone, her instinct is to hide it because years ago, hiding food allowed dogs to save it for another day without someone else finding it. It could be that she wants to hide it, but cannot find a place for it and gets anxious.

 

Just like when you give a dog a treat, other causes of whining could be excitement, being grateful, a mouth injury, or she’s just trying to get your attention.

 

Why Does My Puppy Cry When Chewing His Toys?

When your puppy whines when chewing his toy, watch his behavior carefully. Does he seem to be in any kind of pain when he chews them? Has he acted this way before? If he looks like he’s in pain, it could be that he’s teething or has a mouth injury.

 

If he seems anxious, maybe it’s not pain, but a desire to hide the toy but no place to hide it. If you’re not sure if he’s okay, ask your veterinarian about it. He could also just be whining out of happiness as he plays with his toy.

 

Why Does My Dog Cry When I Give Him A Bully Stick?

 

When you give your dog a bully stick and he whines, it may be for the same reason he would whine over a bone or a toy.

 

He’s likely either overjoyed that you gave him a fun toy to play with, he wants you to play with him, or he’s anxious about finding someplace to bury it like a bone.

 

His behavior will determine what the reason is.

Is he in pain? Maybe there’s something wrong with his mouth.

 

Is he happy and content? There’s no need to be concerned.

 

Is he anxious? If so, he may want to hide the toy.

 

Is he looking at you intently, trying to get your attention? In that case, he probably wants you to play with him.

 

Dog Cries When Eating Rawhide?

 

When a dog cries while eating rawhide, it’s likely the same reasons he would cry while chewing a bone or a treat.

 

If it’s a whine of pain, you should get his mouth checked by a veterinarian. If it is a whine of contentment, he is probably happy and if it’s an anxious whine, he may want to bury it like a bone.

 

Why Does My Dog Cry When He Gets A New Bone?

 

Maybe your dog just wants to hide the bone or maybe he’s afraid of you leaving.

 

When your dog gets a new bone and cries, it’s probably because he wants to hide it and doesn’t have a place to.

 

It could also be stress. If your dog associates you giving him a treat or toy with you leaving, he may be whining because he knows you are going to leave. This is a likely cause if your dog has separation anxiety.

 

What To Do If My Dog/Puppy Is Crying While Chewing A Bone/Toy/Treat?

Watch your dog’s behavior. If he appears happy and relaxed, there’s no need for concern, just let him continue to play. If your dog seems to be uncomfortable, check his mouth and call a veterinarian if you suspect an injury.

 

If he seems to be trying to get your attention, make sure he’s safe and everything’s okay. If you know he’s whining just to get your attention and you don’t want that behavior to be reinforced, simply ignore him.

How To Stop My Dog/Puppy Is Crying While Chewing A Bone/Toy/Treat?

 

Whining is not usually bad unless the dog is protective enough of the toy to get aggressive when you get close. If it does annoy you, there are things you can do to stop it.

 

Give your dog a more interactive toy that will cause him to sit and get busy with it such as a puzzle, a kong, or toys that hide treats. Another way to stop whining is to simply ignore your dog when he whines – if he’s whining to get your attention.

 

By ignoring him when he whines, you are teaching him that whining will not get him what he wants. Reinforce good behavior by rewarding him when he’s silent instead.

 

Why Does My Dog Cry When It Gets A Bone?

 

When your dog gets a bone, he could be happy and excited or he could be anxious.

 

Excitement comes when he receives a new exciting gift from you, his favorite person. Anxiety comes either from the instinct to want to bury the bone, or because he knows that when you give him a bone, you’re planning to leave soon.

 

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