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My puppy cries in his crate, but wants to go in. What do I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 10 days old

I have a puppy end when he is in his crate he cries and when hes out the wants to go in what do I do

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 26th, 2016

Leave the crate open for him to go in and out during the day. At night, use a cover over the crate so he cant see you. Leave a nightlight on for him as well as a radio tuned to a talk station on low volume for "company". At his young age, he's going to want to be close to you. It will take time for him to acclimate to being in the crate.

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