I just wanted to let everyone know that things are going MUCH better with the training since day 1! She's going into her crate more willingly and she still whimpers at first, but it's nothing like the screaming she was doing on day 1. Also, she hasn't eliminated in her crate again since I blocked off about 2 inches in the back. and NOT ONE accident in the house so far!! YAY!
The only thing I don't like is that she doesn't really sleep through the night as well as she used to. I guess it will take time for her schedule to adjust again.