ACTIVITIES! People,they need something to do!They whine,chew on inappropriate things because they are bored and they have too much energy.They are hunting dogs!They were bred for working for many hours nonstop. Siting in four walls is boring for them. Take them outside,play fetch,go to the park,forest,lake,play tug of war for AT LEAST 1,5 hours (more would be better) a day and they won't whine while you are doing your stuff,they will be tired and sleeping. I don't have problems like these. If any of my 4 dogs starts whining I know it's time to go for a walk,or if the weather is not so good play fetch and tug of war inside,do some training,teach some new tricks. And after that they sleep calmly.