So last night was our first attempt and having Willow in the crate with the door closed at night...it was a god awful hour of whining, howling, scratching etc etc.... We have the crate in the family room so I finally went downstairs and slept on the couch...still did not let her out though...she finally quieted down. but only for a few hours...just not sure how more I can do - i am exhausted. But I need to get the crate thing worked out..I have to go back to work in a few weeks and she will need to spend sometime in the crate so she in not unsupervised.. ..