inside and use gentle praise to let them know the kennel is a nice place.
if your puppy chooses to lie right down and take a nap in their crate, just let that happen. you can leave the door open but keep an eye on them so that when they get up, you can immediately take them outside for a potty.
after your puppy has been in and out of the crate a few times with plenty of reward and praise, lure him back in with a treat, and very slowly start to close the door. only close it half way, then open it again. invite him out for a treat, then 