i would suggest a large NO with banging on the crate... you want their crate to be someplace he loves to be.. not where he is scared. Layla took a few nights to stop crying. but he may be crying because he has to pee... so take him out for 5 min... give him a chance to pee.. then back in he goes... and let him cry it out.. Layla's crate is covered so that it is dark and it acts as blinders.. she can't see what else is going on so she sleeps. But since day one she has been in her crate on a table next to my bed so she can see me... i read that dogs are pack animals who sleep together so if he can see that you are in bed too... he might not feel so alone. Good luck.. it's a tough time but once you get through it he wil love his crate, Layla gets SO excted to go in it at night!
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