Well first I personally wouldn't take him out when he cries. I feel like they are like children. If you have a child in a store and they are throwing a fit to have a toy and you give it to them the next time you go in you can expect another fit. If I put Reagan in her cage I make sure she isn't crying when she comes out. There is an exception to this however. She is potty trained to go out and sometimes if she is in there and she is crying she had to go potty. Its just a matter of knowing about when she might have to go. Others may disagree with this though. I just feel you need to show authority here.
He is young and probably doesn't like to be alone so you may want to limit the time spent in the kennel. You also said he had an accident in it. He is young and will probably not be able to hold it all night, so you will need to take him out occasionally during the night. Reagan actually slept in the bed with us and when she woke up I would take her out, usually only once during the night but some take their out every couple hours. Its just a matter of finding out what is needed for your pup.
Hope some of this helps and I'm sure you'll get a lot more info. Good luck with the new pup.
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