just my opinion, but I don't think you should ever use a crate for punishment. The crate should be the one area they feel safe and secure. I am sure he is confused.. sometimes it is hard to remember that these little sweethearts ARE dogs first, NOT real kids, as much as we like to think they understand as well as humans, they don't. They can be taught and they can understand a WHOLE lot, but we do have to try to not confused them |