Crate Training
Make sure that he has been physically and mentally exercised prior to crating
You want them to be tired and ready to relax in there
A common mistake people make is that when their puppy gets tired they snuggle it for a while before crating but in doing this their sleepy/ tired time is happening outside of the crate and then you wake them and put them in the crate and they are no longer sleepy/tired.
Set them up for success by putting them in there to relax as soon as they get sleepy or right after vigorous play or stimulating mental exercises/training sessions when they are ready to relax.
Only give special yummy chews and bones when in the crate
This will help form positive association that good and relaxing things happen in the crate
Chewing promotes relaxation in dogs, so giving a frozen stuffed kong, a knuckle bone, a bully stick, a cow ear, etc... while in there will give him something to chew on instead of being upset. If these things are only given when in the crate they stay novel and the crate becomes a great place. Give him a small treat and praise him when he goes in the crate on his own.
Also this probably doesn't need to be said but make sure he is empty of potty and has recently peed /pooped before crating
Try moving the crate
Some dogs like to be where all the action is, some dogs need a dark quiet place with no distractions in order to relax
Some dogs do better in a wired crate, some do better in a covered or hard sided plastic vari kennel type crate
If you are still having problems, work your way up to longer periods. Do not only use the crate for bedtime but put him in it for a short while like if you are taking a shower or doing the dishes or folding laundry. Short random periods through the day and then build to longer like a trip to the grocery store etc...
DO NOT take him out when he is being vocal, wait for when he is quiet, even if he is only quiet for a few seconds listen for that time and take him out then
You could also try a setup where you have an exercise pen attached to the opening of the crate or an open crate inside of an exercise pen (x-pen)
This is something that has to be taught/ worked on, do not expect him to just "eventually stop" without teaching him that the crate is a positive place, a relaxing place, a safe place etc...
Since he has been sleeping with you and this is new it might take a little longer to break him of the habit, but consistency and patience will be the key.
Extra crate advice if above does not work.
So you are having problems with the crate training, I will help as best as I can.
For crate training, I do recommend you use the plastic kind. The metal will work but it does not have that "den like" feel for the pup. First get him/her good and tired through play. This next part is best done on the couch or if it is your bedtime as well, on a small stool next to your bed. Tell him/her ok now it is (bed, nap, sleep, etc...) time. Place him/her in the crate make sure the crate has a comfy blanket and maybe even an old clothing piece of her favorite person in the house (her person's scent on it). Cover the entire crate with a light sheet/towel or blanket, get yourself comfy and then stick your fingers into the crate through the bars on the door. Let him/her lick, snuggle, nose, or put her head under your fingers for you to pet, but don't allow him/her to chew on you. If s/he starts to whine, tell him/her SHHH it is (bed, nap, sleep, etc...) time and pet him/her a little on the head. After s/he is asleep, remove your hand. It usually takes 2-3 weeks before they are whine free. During this training time, let him/her have alone time in the crate without it being locked. For example, give him/her a lamb ear to chew on in the crate, close the door but don't latch it. With the door open, throw his/her favorite toy in to have him/her run after it. Do not close the door, let him/her leave as s/he chooses. Put him/her in the crate, give a treat, leave the door open and walk away. After a few days close the door but don't lock it. Every time s/he goes in the crate say "Good {Boy/Girl}" Make crate time happy time not punishment time.
I will be adding to this as I have the time.
Make sure that he has been physically and mentally exercised prior to crating
You want them to be tired and ready to relax in there
A common mistake people make is that when their puppy gets tired they snuggle it for a while before crating but in doing this their sleepy/ tired time is happening outside of the crate and then you wake them and put them in the crate and they are no longer sleepy/tired.
Set them up for success by putting them in there to relax as soon as they get sleepy or right after vigorous play or stimulating mental exercises/training sessions when they are ready to relax.
Only give special yummy chews and bones when in the crate
This will help form positive association that good and relaxing things happen in the crate
Chewing promotes relaxation in dogs, so giving a frozen stuffed kong, a knuckle bone, a bully stick, a cow ear, etc... while in there will give him something to chew on instead of being upset. If these things are only given when in the crate they stay novel and the crate becomes a great place. Give him a small treat and praise him when he goes in the crate on his own.
Also this probably doesn't need to be said but make sure he is empty of potty and has recently peed /pooped before crating
Try moving the crate
Some dogs like to be where all the action is, some dogs need a dark quiet place with no distractions in order to relax
Some dogs do better in a wired crate, some do better in a covered or hard sided plastic vari kennel type crate
If you are still having problems, work your way up to longer periods. Do not only use the crate for bedtime but put him in it for a short while like if you are taking a shower or doing the dishes or folding laundry. Short random periods through the day and then build to longer like a trip to the grocery store etc...
DO NOT take him out when he is being vocal, wait for when he is quiet, even if he is only quiet for a few seconds listen for that time and take him out then
You could also try a setup where you have an exercise pen attached to the opening of the crate or an open crate inside of an exercise pen (x-pen)
This is something that has to be taught/ worked on, do not expect him to just "eventually stop" without teaching him that the crate is a positive place, a relaxing place, a safe place etc...
Since he has been sleeping with you and this is new it might take a little longer to break him of the habit, but consistency and patience will be the key.
Extra crate advice if above does not work.
So you are having problems with the crate training, I will help as best as I can.
For crate training, I do recommend you use the plastic kind. The metal will work but it does not have that "den like" feel for the pup. First get him/her good and tired through play. This next part is best done on the couch or if it is your bedtime as well, on a small stool next to your bed. Tell him/her ok now it is (bed, nap, sleep, etc...) time. Place him/her in the crate make sure the crate has a comfy blanket and maybe even an old clothing piece of her favorite person in the house (her person's scent on it). Cover the entire crate with a light sheet/towel or blanket, get yourself comfy and then stick your fingers into the crate through the bars on the door. Let him/her lick, snuggle, nose, or put her head under your fingers for you to pet, but don't allow him/her to chew on you. If s/he starts to whine, tell him/her SHHH it is (bed, nap, sleep, etc...) time and pet him/her a little on the head. After s/he is asleep, remove your hand. It usually takes 2-3 weeks before they are whine free. During this training time, let him/her have alone time in the crate without it being locked. For example, give him/her a lamb ear to chew on in the crate, close the door but don't latch it. With the door open, throw his/her favorite toy in to have him/her run after it. Do not close the door, let him/her leave as s/he chooses. Put him/her in the crate, give a treat, leave the door open and walk away. After a few days close the door but don't lock it. Every time s/he goes in the crate say "Good {Boy/Girl}" Make crate time happy time not punishment time.
I will be adding to this as I have the time.