First of All...Welcome.....You have come to a great place for advice and possible friendships...There are the nicest people here.
I just got my new pup Brodie on Friday. He is 4 months old. We are crate training. What I have been done is put the crate by my side of the bed. Friday night, He whined and cried pitfully. I just rolled over and stuck my fingers thru the wires of the crate and rubbed his back and ears....He settled down beautifully. He whimpered a couple times thru out the night and I just repeated the process. On Saturday night at bed time, he whimpered, I stuck my fingers thru again and petted him and baby talked him. He settled down quickly and I only had to do it twice. On Sunday night, he settled down all on his own. IMHO I felt he just needed the reassurance and I gave it to him. I also feel that by doing this I am making him feel more secure in his crate and in me. Remember, we have taken them away form the only home and mom they have ever had.
You can really learn alot from the people here on YT if you will listen and read what they say.
Now I will get off my soap box.
