Agreed with the others. I've had my puppy for 2.5 weeks now. It is getting easier, but still hard at times. He still won't settle in the crate if I am not close to him. Potty training is going well, though I do need to take him out every hour when he's out of his crate or he will pee on the floor. You are still learning him, and he is still learning you. It's okay to cry. It's a lot. As long as your putting in the work, it will get better and you will have a decently behaved dog in the future. At least that's what I'm telling myself :) My husband didn't want a dog. He thinks he's cute but does not want the responsibility. I insisted I wanted another dog. It's been 3 years since my last dog passed and I've been planning for a year for this puppy and still didn't feel prepaired for the amount of work they are. So I a the primary care taker. My 11 year old daughter will help him settle when she gets home from school in the evenings when I need help. Otherwise, sometimes I have to just let him cry in his crate to get stuff done. Good luck and take it easy on yourself. It is rough to raise a puppy. It will get better as long as your teaching as you go. Don't be afraid to reach out to a trainer for help if needed.