It seems like you are a good mommy already.
These little furbabies are like bringing home newborn babies from the hospital. I am a first time Furbaby mom too. My Coby turned one in January. I do remember the first couple of weeks being a little challenging. The key is CONSISTANTCY!! There are "bad" habits that my little one has now, that I feel are really fault. My husband tells me all the time that I created a MONSTER! (But, he's a sweet monster)
Even now, he still has some issues with being crated at night because when he became potty trained, I allowed him to roam free during the day. If you want them to enjoy the crate, keep them in there alot!! Even though it's hard, because you feel like you're being cruel, but he will learn to love it if it is a consistant thing from the beginning! Congratulations on your new baby---she's a doll
) It's amazing the joy they bring to our lives!