Hello Khione, what type of dog is it? The first 6 months of having a puppy are very busy and in my experience they don't start to settle down until at least a year. I'm not a fan of crates, I wouldn't like to be locked up, it's better to train the dog to lie on their own bed. Dogs and pets are good for mental health, just bear in mind the puppy stage can be hard work, it doesn't last forever, in fact you'll miss that puppiness in no time!