Yes, it will get better. What you are doing is exactly right, ignore him. The first few nights are bound to be sleep deprived with a new puppy, but it will pay off in the end. Is his crate in your bedroom? Is it in a position where he can see you? I put Ginger's crate on the floor next to my bed. When she cried I just put my hand down next to her cage and that seemed to reassure her. After a few days we were fine all night (well, until 4:30 a.m. ).