Amanda..I have an 11wk old puppy.
I will of had her two weeks this Friday.
When we first brought Sophie home....I tried to let her sleep in her XL Playyard like the breeder had. Well...she cried in that..for two nights...I had to get up and down..
So...now Sophie sleeps in her crate by my 17 yr. old daughters bed. She loves it and loves being close to someone. My daughter use to put her fingers in the gate at night and talk to her...it helped...
Now when I put her in at night...she is used to the routine..she has a little tiny fleece bed in there, a nylabone, a small stuffed animal, a blanket...Its cozy and cute. I think she feels safe..and knows it night time... I guess I'm lucky..no accidents in her crate...
we usually go to bed around 11:00-12:00...and I'm up early....5:00.....so she isn't in there all that long.
What ever you do...be consistant and your puppy will follow.