Why won't my husky puppy stop whining?

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He's 2 1/2 months old and I've had him for 2 weeks now. He sleeps like a baby at night (except when he wakes me up so he can go outside to pee) and naps a lot after we play and go for walks/other exercise. He's fed organic, large breed puppy food, and gets fresh salmon as treats when we're training. He always has fresh water, toys, and things to chew on for his teething, and he's fully house trained so I can tell when he needs to go out. As you can see, I really don't see why he'd whine constantly. He's a happy little puppy, but seems like he always has something to say. Dose anyone have any ideas on what could be wrong? Or are there any training tips on how to quiet him down a bit? Thanks!
I don't show him affection when he whines unless he comes and lays/sits with me. Is that wrong to do?
I don't take away his food bowl until it's empty.
 
Wow - it sounds like you are doing everything right. Congratulations on your new puppy and it's great to see such a responsible owner. As to the whining - is it just whining or is he talking? He could just be one of those anxious pups. Huskies are extremely energetic and require a lot of exercise and mental stimulation to keep them calm. I would try giving him jobs to do when he's awake to see if that helps tucker him out more and cut down on the anxiety. You can get cool toys now that will be right up his alley from buster cubes to toys you hide biscuits in (he has to figure out where to push to find the hidden biscuits). If it is more of a talking than an actual whining, here is a handout to help you:
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/barking.pdf

I know it says 'bark', but you can use it to quiet any sort of talking. I have a feeling this is more of an anxious thing and he will eventually calm down as he ages and settles in more to your routine. It is perfectly fine to give him attention if he comes to seek it from you as long as he isn't barking to demand your attention. If he stands in front of you and barks, this is attention seeking behavior and shouldn't be rewarded. The handout covers that.

Good luck!
 
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