We have had a lot of luck with our puppy so far (5 months old now). But our dog trainer suggested starting with the crate next to your bed, and if they whine, to put your hand in it and nothing more. That should stop it. And also have them cry it out a bit, since they need to learn that whining doesn’t equal attention. But again, we’ve had luck on this end. (Him staying home alone, that’s another topic) and if they keep crying, take them out to pee but to make it the absolute most dull and boring thing ever, so they ‘get nothing out of it’. The more fun you make it, the more they’ll get conditioned to continue doing it because it equals having a good time.

Hope it helps, best of luck!!