You had dreams of your dog being as smart and kind as Benji, but you may have a dog that acts more like Cujo! There is good news – you can train aggressive or naughty behaviors out of your dog so they are better behaved in a short time.
It takes a while for a dog to get comfortable in a crate. Don’t take it too fast; introduce the dog at his own pace. Once he is comfortable walking in and out of the crate, try quietly closing the door and offering him a biscuit through the wires. Begin with small intervals, and work your way up to longer times. If they start to fuss, you are going too fast.