[ChessieMom]

When our chessie gets really vocal, it's usually been for a reason. 1. Our kids are running and our pup is in his crate. He wants to play. 2. He's bored, and needs mental stimulation. 3. He needs to go out to go potty. 4. He needs more exercise. 5. He wants to be with his people.

I would try to figure out the reason and fix the problem that way. Perhaps he needs more mental stimulation in his training sessions, or more exercise? Are you doing several short training sessions each day working on obedience? Is he getting enough exercise? Some dogs have insane exercise needs, and if they're not getting enough, they'll let you know.

 

[ChessieMom]

I posted an almost identical thread. My 10 week old is/was WAY demanding and noisy. Her yips were so loud and high pitched, it was painful to my ears and especially my husband's. We couldn't just turn away. I got some good suggestions which I am holding in reserve if I need them. But the time outs (picking her up and carrying her outside) are making a big dent in the problem. Once she's outside the slider, we can let her bark/yip (it isn't painful to our ears then) and open the door to let her in when she quiets down.

I'd say the problem was 60-75% better at dinner time tonight.

I think it would be much easier for you to crate train your puppy and then put the crate in a room where she cannot see you eating. For other times, make sure she's getting enough mental stimulation and exercise and attention. If you're busy and cannot work with her, then you can crate her with a treat stuffed kong etc. so she has something to do while you're busy. If you think about it, it's unrealistic to expect a puppy to watch you eat dinner and be quiet at the same time. One rule I have in our house that works really well, is that our pup gets quiet time in his crate through all family meal times. He gets his dinner after we eat ours.