I am crate training my new shih tzu yorkie mixed dog! Help?

I have a 12 weeks mixed breed shih tzu and yorkie. He doesn’t mind sleeping in his crate at night and rarely wake up. The problem i am having is when i have to leave for work. He whines and barks until i come back at lunch time to let him out. What can i do to get him used to his crate when I am not home? I got him a teddy bear and put a tshirt with my sent on it, but he actually is a very scared of it. I don’t know what else to do..please help!

I know this might take a while but try leaving him in while you’re home, but just not in sight.
If he starts whining ignore him.
Once he stops whining let him out and give him a treat.
Repeat the process.
Then try leaving the house for 5 minutes, then 10, then 15, then 30 etc…
Let him get used to it,

And the teddy bear and shirt were good ideas, wonder why he doesn’t like them :

Good luck!

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