The most important method for training your Husky to stop whining is to start to be more aware of when he is quiet and then reinforcing that behavior, while making sure that whining is not rewarded. This is an ongoing process that is not part of a formal training session, rather an approach to dealing with your dog from day to day.

The most powerful rewards are those that are unexpected and random. Want to play a game of tug with him? Wait until he is lying down quietly and then call him over for a game.

Make sure that the everyday things your Husky enjoys are given only when he is not whining. For example, do not put the food bowl down, or let him outside, or let him up on the couch if she is whining. Wait for even 3-5 seconds of not-whining before giving access to these good things.

Use a “hard ignore” for the whining behavior when it pops up (only after you have eliminated the possibility that the whine might be a warning sign of something that needs to be addressed). Turn your face away, do not make eye contact, walk away. Do what you need to do to stop even acknowledging problem whining.

Several times a day, call your dog to join you for some quiet time pets. This is a chance to work on whining more directly. As soon as she starts whining, look away and stop petting. The instant she stops whining, even for a second, start petting her again. Gradually add more time, expecting a few more seconds of quiet before returning your attention to her

If you have started to reward quiet time throughout the day, it is time to start adding a consequence for problem whining. This method will use one of the most effective punishments that does not require you to physically assault your dog – the dreaded “Time Out.”

Set up a crate, room or pen that is a place you can put your Husky in a short “Time Out” where he will be left alone. He should not have toys or access to other people or dogs while in time out.

When your Husky starts whining, try a “hard ignore” first. This means you do not even look at your dog or you walk away from him. If this stops the whining, even for a few seconds, turn to give your pup some praise. If it fails to stop the whining, wait 10-20 seconds then say “Too bad!” and immediately take him to time out.

Leave him in time out for 2-3 minutes. It is likely he will be whining, just ignore that. Wait for 10 seconds of no whining before letting your dog out of the time out.

Although it is tedious, repeat the process vigilantly, especially when you first introduce it. Your Husky will learn within 5-10 repetitions that whining just doesn’t pay off. It will take a week or so for it to really sink in but stay consistent.

Another great way to stop problem whining is to put both 'speak' and 'quiet' on command. It may seem counter-intuitive to reward vocalizing. However, by putting it on command and rewarding it only when it is asked for, and meanwhile rewarding quiet when asked for, you are gaining a language to communicate with your dog and getting a 'quiet' command that will work to stop problem whining once and for all.

First, decide on a “marker” word or sound. This can be a simple “Yesssss!” or a special quick whistle. Or, you can get a clicker, a small and inexpensive training tool that makes a quick click sound when you squeeze the button. This “marker” should always be followed by a small, pea-sized, food reward. For this training method, use it each time the instructions say to mark/reward.

Get your treat bag in hand and sit in front of your dog. Wait for her to vocalize – even if it takes a minute or two for her to get frustrated enough to make a sound. Or, start this training session at a time when she is already being vocal. Mark/reward any vocalization, including a whine, 5-10 times in rapid succession.

She will probably be immediately offering a vocalizing now that you are rewarding it rapidly. This is exactly what you want. Now add the command “Speak”, knowing she will give you a sound. Mark/reward in as rapid a rate as she offers the sounds. Repeat 10-20 times.

Now it is time to introduce the opposite, that is, 'quiet'. Say “Quiet!” (it usually helps to say it in a long drawn out tone for some reason) and then give her a chance to stop whining. Take even a second of not whining, and be sure to mark during the silence, followed by a reward.

Alternate between 'speak' and 'quiet'. Give her time to “guess” at first, taking any success you can get. Over time you can extend the duration of the quiet after she seems to understand what it means.

Eventually you will want to take 'quiet' out of the training session and start using it day to day… keeping rewards random, but often enough that she hopes to be rewarded for the quiet behavior. Use a "time out” if she persists on whining after you have asked her for 'quiet'.