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Hey Everyone
Picked up a beautiful black lab today. He's 10 weeks old. Tonight
after he had been exercised for a long time and had gone to the
backyard to take care of whatever bladder needs he had we placed him
in his crate, turned out the lights and figured he'd eventually
settle. Well, it's been about an hour and he's still whining and
crying. Should I just not give in and he'll learn that he's going to
be there for a couple of more hours or is there something I can do to
ease him tonight?


He needs to stay in the kennel because otherwise hes learned that whining
gets your way for the most part- however, sanity is important, as is making
sure he doesnt' need to pee- you know?
Is the crate near you? like next to the bed? You can reassure him that way
by giving him a quick pet through the crate.

If you do need to let him out, try and wait for a quiet time - thirty
seconds where he hasnt' cried, and then no damage done and you can let him
out. I'd not leave a 10 week old lab loose in my house though!!

congratulations on the new baby!!