[HannaBanana]

let them cry it out.     It may take two to three weeks but they are crying for attention and if you give it to them, then they will always know a cry means affection.

Dont let the dog be smarter than you!     She is a baby, and not used to being alone.  So just put some plust toys inside, a nice crate pad, and like others said maybe cover it.   Just dont give in to crying.

Also try playing a game.    I would use a clicker.    Play with the pup and everytime it touches the crate click and reward.    When I mean touch I mean anything, paw head even if on accident anytime the pup's bosy touches the crate, click, praise and reward.  Do it alot.   Then the dog is going to assocaiate that by touching the crate, I can get a treat.   After you make them comfortable with it, trying a different game with going in the crate.  Hide some treats under the padding, make the crate a fun place, and then they will hopefully start to get comfortable with it

Good Luck!

 

[HannaBanana]

Just a question....i know everyone says to let them cry it out....we tried that and did not go get Chance out of his crate and he wouldnt stop....i  mean not at all...the neighbors got mad and everything....he slams himself back and forth against the sides of his cage and everything....so crying it out doesnt always work. Chance was so bad that he tipped his cage from slamming himself against it. So in order for him not to get hurt i had to take him out. If it is just crying and screaching i can understand the crying it out method butsometimes that just doesnt work.......so if i hijacked the thread

Have you tired a travel crate, the non wire type?  If he is causing harm with his wire one, then maybe one that is completely plastic would be better for him.   Also if he is behaving this way, then maybe you can consult a behavioral trainer for some advice, and when all else fails, then maybe he is just not a crate dog.  Some dogs are, however most that are, are this way because the owners gave up!

 

[HannaBanana]

Then honestly if he is having no issues on being out, is not in harms way, gets along with the other dog, then maybe its not necessary.
(the crate)

I think (IMO) you personally have to start from the beginning.  Like crate at night, wake up potty, then one room of freedom, then crate maybe for a couple of hours while you are doing housework.  Then potty, then out of crate in room of freedom, etc.  Like do that in the first two weeks so the pup is familar with the crate.

I dont crate my dogs, like I said I do not have any issues.  However will use the crates when I am vaccuming or washing the floors to keep them safe.  Or if we travel with them, or they are in a hotel.  other than that, no need for them.    Its a personal choice, and further more I belive if you have no issues then why use them.

I think for safetly, yes they are great esp if you dogs cannot be trusted or have a new dogs etc.