I have a family of 5 yorkies.. 3 i just got all under 15 weeks.. Love them not im not a breeder.. any way.. have you ever heard to putting them in a pack and play or go to toys r us and get the Play yard . like a out side pay pen for toddlers... I use to use the crate but now use the play yard they love it. it is open at the top and they dotn feel like they are caged.. when they start barkin or whining go out firmly and say NO! and tell them go night night.. it will take a few times but they will learn and keep them in there until they learn not to bark or whin.. they will learn..good luck..