I don't know what I would do without crating. I've tried only once to let our pup sleep outside his crate in our bedroom. He kept pacing not knowing what to do with himself. I only let it last a short time and put him in his crate and he was asleep within minutes. My dog doesn't mind his crate.
Not letting him out when he cried was key though.
Not letting him out when he cried was key though.