yes we have used a crate,he barks continously and my neighbor complains,we alowed him to bark for 1 whole day,and he did not stop,its like he knows,lil stinker.but hes 3 years old you would think he would know better,but he dont hes the night stalker.he loves to sip from the toilet to even though ya put the lid down he still sips and then gets in my bed on my pillow with toilet watered ears,closing the bathroom door is not an option for he opens it,i think he likes toilet water more than his own,its probly colder but who knows,lol.ty for yur reply i so appreciate it.