Doe she have any interactive toys that can keep him busy or even rawhides? They really help keep him busy.
Don't remind me of the "midnight hour play times"! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />
I got off work at 3am and by the time I was done with doggy playtime and ready for sleep it was 5:45 am~ but we loved every minute! It's 100 degrees outside here during the day so at night the nice 70 degree w/ a cool breeze was a bonus for the early morning.

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Doe she have any interactive toys that can keep him busy or even rawhides? They really help keep him busy.
Don't remind me of the "midnight hour play times"! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />
I got off work at 3am and by the time I was done with doggy playtime and ready for sleep it was 5:45 am~ but we loved every minute! It's 100 degrees outside here during the day so at night the nice 70 degree w/ a cool breeze was a bonus for the early morning.

his butt has ALL sort of things in there. Squeek toys, bones (God how many, beef raw smoked, pork smoked, etc). He also has plenty of interaction. I am usually not gone for very long.


But what I do now is PURPOSELY make him stay in the crate longer than normal. I may come back after a class. If its only been an hour or 2 he doesn't need to come out. I usually make him hang out in the crate for a minumum of 3hrs-6hrs during the busy days.

He's fine. I was showing someone something in the ride and he was in the area where the 3rd row seats would be. Well, he went nuts. I told him his name and to knock it off and he stopped. So he's getting better but its when the person goes for a ride or comes in my house (which is rare) he starts the whininh. Its almost to the point when company comes over I dare not let him out. But I'll have friends come over JUST so I can work his booty to learn how to leave guests alone. Don't seek their attention, don't seek their lovey doveyness, nothing. Ignore guests. A pat on the head or whatever, fine, but not seeking them out jumping on them, etc...

You klnow?

Sounds like your hardwork is paying off. He's getting better! He's still a baby though so don't rush him or expect too much.
That is good practice to have different people come over to your house. When he ignores them and minds him own business to his toys or lays down, make sure to praise him verbally or go pet him. That way he will know that you want him to continue behaving like that.
Same in the car- when he calms down or stops whining, tell him he's a good boy. The more you praise him when he's good, the less you have to yell at him to behave.A simple "good boy" with a pet on the head is enough to get the message across without over-exciting him.
As long as he is getting enough exercise, there is nothing wrong with letting him stay in his crate while you are home for the 3hrs. Sometimes they just want to run around your house and make a mess - hard to watch them when you are studying! His crate is the best place for him if you can't supervise him. I used to give my dog a little treat every once in awhile when she was in her house while I was home. Just to let her know she was a good girl. Now when I am home, she will go into the crate when the door is open and play all by herself.