[fliptuner]

Again, I'm currently in the same boat with the whining. You think your dog is bad? My neighbor complained about the noise my Rottie was making a couple of nights ago before I started to figure things out - it's clearly audible throughout the house.

She has a huge kennel lined with towels and a few toys that she's allowed to walk in and out of as she pleases during the day. When the time comes for her to be left alone, she'll be comfortable knowing that's her own place and not feel punished or locked up.

She also has a travel carrier beside my bed with an unwashed work shirt inside and a clock that ticks leaning against the grating on the outside. After I close her in there for the night, I leave my fingers through the door for a few seconds and she knows I'm there. If I hear her start to whine through the night, I wait for her to stop for a few seconds and take her out to pee.

Don't forget they have small, under-developed bladders. Giving water before bedtime isn't the greatest idea and they'll still have to go during the night.