My boy has been pretty consistent throughout 7+ years of life. Oh yes he would love to sleep on the bed. But unless hubby is away and I crate the Blackies for his safety his crate it is.
Sometimes after a night on the bed with me - we get a bit of whimpering the next but we just ignore it. And btw he snores the loudest! Beats hubby and the Blackies out hands down no question