The only tip I can think of is if you plan on him sleeping in the crate at night...stick to it!! He might start howling and want to come out, but if you give in, he'll always do it!! I let alot slide when Monty was a puppy, and the result is a 1 year old puppy who hogs the bed and isn't quite potty trained yet. Still adorable though!! That and make sure if he wears a collar you take it off before putting him in the crate. Oh and if you put a blankie with your scent on it in his crate, he might find it more comforting, because it'll seem like you're there with him. I hear a warm water heating pad might work too, but i haven't tried it.
Good luck, and keep us posted! i love puppy stories /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif