There's a great It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia argument over whether you can keep a hummingbird as a pet.
"You totally can, bro!"
"No you can't, I'm not saying I agree with it, it's just that bird law in this country is not governed by reason."…
Is he sleeping in his crate? That's a good way to get them used to it, make them think of it as their "safe spot". Giving treats for kenneling up (my command, "kennel up!") also good for pos associations.
that first one is SO GOOD.
"I tried to ask the meat dept if they display it for me near the steaks but they kep insisting I leave the store, but I digress."