We crate trained our puppy Arcata and he seemed to respond to it very well. First we got him used to the crate by putting him in it everytime after he goes outside. After he was quiet for even a couple seconds we would let him out. At night we would kennel him and he would whine but we would give him treats. Then after about a month of this we would leave him in the bathroom when we left to go to the store or something. We put a baby gate up and put the kennel in the bathroom hoping that he would sleep in it. We left the kennel in the living room and before long he started to play in it. Its a small kennel because when we got our puppy he was only 2 months old so we got him a small crate. He loves it. I think its because he knows that its his area. Now at night we just leave the kennel open and has his bed beside it. These are just a few tips that I got from going to dog obedience classes. Hope everything works out. How old is your dog?