Try using the command without shutting the door. Make going to her crate a good thing. Try to only give treats when in the crate.
Duke no longer uses a crate, but he know the "bed" command. It works great for when he is naughty but he also gets the bed command for good things- treats, toys, etc.
If a dog always knows that crate means you leave, I wouldn't want to go either...
I say work on "crate" throw a treat in and let them come back out. |