Not a trainer here but I wouldn’t suggest it and tbh they might not even go if you put it in the crate bc they don’t like sleeping and peeing in the same space so they may end up holding it and whining all night instead. Something that might help so you get some sleep too is taking up food and water about two hours before bedtime, that way he doesn’t wake up often. Also maybe take turns every two hours to let him out the crate (if he’s two months old). I wouldn’t wait until he’s whining in the crate bc then they learn that whining means you’ll let them out. Always try to let them out the crate when they’re quiet and settled. Another thing, I live in an apt and I had to pee pad train my pup. He has a playpen sort of setup where his pad is in one corner, his food in another, and his crate in another, and then he’s out and about through the day in one area of the apt (once he was trained). He just knows to go to his “bathroom” when he has to go. When we were training him, we gave him a treat and said “potty” whenever he went on the right spot. Been six months and no accidents except the very first week from bringing him home n he was just a baby n even then it was only bc we were trying to run to take him outside n he couldn’t hold it the whole way out the bldg poor thing lol but this channel and McCann training channel were really helpful tbh

How did you go? I am interested to know!! Would love some tips if you’re able to!

@@hayleymacdonald6514 Hi Hayley, we're still struggling with this actually! But it has improved a lot. We are working with a trainer and we have learned that often dogs with separation anxiety also have anxiety when locked in a crate (despite online sources saying its the best option). We started leaving her alone in my bedroom while I am at home in other parts of the house and working her up to several hours, and leaving the house for short periods of time. She is much less stressed when not confined to the crate and hasnt shown other destructive tendencies (we have a doggy cam set up). Desensitizing our dog to us picking up keys, getting dressed, etc (things she would associate with us leaving) has helped too. We will pick up our keys and give her a treat, then put the keys down. Get dressed to go out, put jacket on etc, and then just sit on the couch. This will teach her to not have anxiety about these things. Lastly we will give her a wonderful special treat, and when she is really into it we will leave the apartment for a few seconds/minutes (build up the time) and come back in and pick up the treat. This teaches her good things happen when we are gone but its special to when she is alone. I hope some of these tips help! McCann Dog trainers youtube page has been helpful too!