Unless your pup is comfortable in a crate as others are around, he may yelp and be very uncomfortable during the party. If you choose to go that route, prepare him as best you can so he and you won't both be miserable during the party. Puppies can come to look at a crate as their safe den and don't mind spending reasonable amounts of time in it. Should that crate be in another room, he might protest the estrangement. In the room, all the noise and hubbub could stress him. Try to replicate as best you can all of those conditions and set him up for success by preparation. Good luck and I hope all goes well.
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