How to stop my 2-month-old Shih Tzu puppy from whining in his crate?

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How do I crate my 2 month old puppy shih tzu that we having for 2 weeks. He whines and cries. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 8 days old | 3 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

I recommend playing with him before bedtime so he’s tired. Playing music and giving him a toy to snuggle with usually helps. Some dogs sleep well in the crate if it’s in your bedroom. Give it some time and he should adjust, usually the first few days or week is the worst. Crate training is important for housebreaking, travel and boarding so be patient. I do like to leave the crate open during the day and place treats in it so he likes to go inside. My dogs still love their crates and often prefer to sleep in them even now that they’re grown up. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Benji.

How to stop my 2-month-old Shih Tzu puppy from whining in his crate?

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