I am dog-sitting for a really great shepherd mix. She is sweet, her home is really nice (and they bought me food) she is very stable, loves to play fetch (and will bring it back) isn't really "into" other people so all around, a great dog to take places and work with.
BUT. BUT. Especially at her house... she is a whiner.
WHINEEEE
WHINEEEEEEEE
WHINEEEEeeEEEEEEE
Whine when she wants food .Whine when she's bored. Whine when she wants to play. Whine whine whine it drives me nuts.
She also likes to wake me up at 6:45. but mostly it's the whining
She does NOT know how to do anything on her own. Self soothing is not even a concept. She has enough toys and treats to start her own pet store but will do nothing but stare at me and WHINE unless she is asleep or being played with.