I would try the x pen with a pee pad. I'm thinking that being in the crate might be stressing her and causing the pooping.
I would divide the xpen into 3 parts. Down the center making one 2x4 pen for play, then divide one side into a 2x3 area with the pee pad and a 1x2 area for sleeping.
This setup works well for my puppies starting at 3 weeks of age. |