[Lovetodream88]

Here is what I do. I have the crate where the pup can see me. I have a treat and tell them to go to bed and give them a treat for being in/going in the crate. You really have to ignore the crying unless they stop and fall asleep and wake up crying then you take them to the potty and put them back. If you give in and take them out they will never get used to it and know that crying gets them out. It can be rough but they will eventually get it. For leaving a pup during the day I would use a play pen/ exercise pen so they have a little more room to move around. We have done this with all the pups we had growing up and I did it with my three. It's definitely important to have them confined at night so they don't get into any trouble or hurt themselves. It's also really important to get them used to a crate because that is what they use at vets offices and groomers and such. I know it can be hard but it will get better.