puppy, he will get housebroken soon. Just have some patience. And try letting him get out and exercise more before bed time! CRATES ARE BAD . During the day put him in the laundry room with toys food, water and get a doggie door if possible, he feels penned up and really not healthy for a pup, he is letting his frustions out at night, they are very smart and he knows he is lonely. and barks to get your attenyion. Take him for a long walk before bed, and play with him more u will see a difference,, use pee pads and put up the wires and he will settle down. Source(s): Your dog is bored. He probably sleeps in his crate all day while you are at work so isn't very tired at night. Step 1. Walk him for one hour every morning before you feed him breakfast. Step 2. Take him out of the crate when you get home and walk him for another half hour before feeding. Step 3. Playtime and affection after feeding. Play fetch, frisbee, chase the laser, anything physically strenuous. Step 4. Another half hour walk before bedtime. Step 5. Bedtime in the crate. If he barks in the crate, take him out to the bathroom. Don't give affection if he doesn't do his business outside. If he does go, IGNORE any further barking. I understand. I like the baby crate idea too and did the same thing with mine. Here's the clue,