<p>If he is hanging out in the laundry room without you and not freaking out, then he probably doesn’t have separation anxiety, at least not to the level that the article references. There is no more reason for him to hurt himself in a crate than he would in the laundry room. </p>
<p>I understand the hesitancy to do the crate training, but there may come a time as he ages that he will need to be in a crate - an illness for example. You don’t want the crate to add to his anxiety. Just put in on your to do list. Most dogs take to crate training really quickly if it is introduced with treats and food and toys - what’s not to like about that!</p>