start with the crate near your bed so that the pup can smell you near and you can even put your hand near or on the cage if necessary. the pup will calm quickly and go to sleep. slowly over about a week or so, move the crate further from the bedroom and closer to where you would like to have it in your home. this is a pretty standard practice in crate training. helps the pup to feel safe and comfortable in it's crate.
crate training is very important and can keep a pup safe when alone.
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