my little dog is sleeping in his crate instead of with me

Now, how dare he? My cat seems to love putting me to sleep these days and then get off the bed after spending hours with me. Soon as I wake up, like he's waiting for the moment I wake, and once I get out of bed he jumps on?

Such mixed messaging.

Independent pup

This is the behaviour that you want, though... he needs to be able to sleep in his own bed at least some of the time.

Good job

Great job

be proud ^.^ that’s an awesome accomplishment