My 10-week old Golden Ret. pup hates her crate! During the day we keep it in the living room, by the kitchen entry. I usually only crate her when I have to run errands (2 hours tops). At night we bring the crate into the bedroom and she is quiet, ...
To help firm up any runny or loose stool you could try giving a mix of about 75% rice and 25% chicken. The only ay to know for sure is to have your pup tested for coccidia, however it is easy to treat. Good Luck!