Brought home a beautiful little 8 week old golden retriever puppy last Saturday (2/7). He’s so great in 99% of the ways. Until it’s crate time. I started by sleeping in same room as him (my guest room that I turned into his room) and he was totally fine. He sleeps about 4-6 hours until he has to go potty. No problem! But I’ve been sleeping literally on the floor next to him and it’s starting to get to me. This week I’ve tried to move rooms and the 2 times I’ve tried he whines literally all night. Not just little whines. Screaming bloody murder. Same thing happens when I leave the house. Every time I come back he’s whining his butt off. I’ve tried taking the softy approach and being with him to start off. Is it time to just do the tough love approach and just let him whine it out? Keep in mind his crate is filled with a blanket and a shirt of mine. With a snuggle buddy or whatever it’s called. No matter i do, if he’s in the crate and I’m not in the room. The whining starts. Advice?
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