What is your reaction when the baby starts crying? Do you talk to him? Or look at him? The reason I ask is, I was told be an obedience trainer that is is very important for you to IGNORE him completely. Even if he is driving you absolutely crazy, if you talk to him while he is in the crate, he will then have his barking or whining reinforced, because you are giving him attention. I know it is very difficult to ignore your baby, but we are working on crate training a puppy right now and that seems to work well. She is starting to realize that even if she whines/barks/carries on she will NOT get out of her crate until the morning to be let outside, and then she will calm down and go to bed. I hope this makes sense!
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