How can I get my dog to sleep at night without whining?

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I just got a maltese/ jack russell cross which is 11 weeks old. The troubles I'm having are toilet training (this just takes time) and teaching him to sleep alone.

We have put his bed, water and newspapers (to pee/poo on) in the laundry as we want him to sleep there. If we close the door on him, he whimpers really loudly and it breaks my heart to hear so I can't do that especially since he won't stop after an hour.
If we leave the door open, he constantly whimpers too and also barks (he doesn't do this in the day). The other problem with this is that someone sleeps on the couch so the dog goes and begs for their attention or ends up sleeping next to her.

We really don't want him to sleep next to a person but just to sleep in the laundry and stay there throughout the night. Any advice?
So would it be ok to keep the door closed? He has everything he needs in there except space to run around.
 
Every dog is this way, especially puppies. It's so normal. Mine was like that too. and boy do they know who they can push around more. I take care of her and when i went to sleep, she'd cry and whine so loudly! I'd peep at the door and tell her to quiet but she'll still continue after awhile. UNTIL my dad shouted at her really loudly to SHUT UP! and it worked like magic! It stopped from then on! Of course, my dad loves her and plays with her, but she knows who she can't mess with.....hehee...Good luck on showing her who calls the shots!
 
Every dog is this way, especially puppies. It's so normal. Mine was like that too. and boy do they know who they can push around more. I take care of her and when i went to sleep, she'd cry and whine so loudly! I'd peep at the door and tell her to quiet but she'll still continue after awhile. UNTIL my dad shouted at her really loudly to SHUT UP! and it worked like magic! It stopped from then on! Of course, my dad loves her and plays with her, but she knows who she can't mess with.....hehee...Good luck on showing her who calls the shots!
 
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