romeo would wimper in the crate so i would let him out. i wish i would have crate trained him. when i leave him home alone i put him in my bedroom that has an ajoining room for romeo. he has his wee wee pads and all his stuff. it works, but he's running loose and could get hurt. crates are a safehaven and i wish i would have been more aware of the benefits. he's my first dog. next dog, will be crate trained. happy training!