[gumbysuz]

I am a total believer in crate training. There are great videos and instructions on crate training...so read up, but here is an essential. ALWAYS be consistent. If you show any weakness (as in..poor baby, can't stand to hear you cry), you may not be successful.
The most important thing I learned...wait for quiet (even 5 seconds) before letting out of the crate and rewarding. She will quickly learn that quiet=freedom (and reward) and howling=not yet.
The crate can be your forever friend. But you can easily confuse your pooch and ruin the crate for her.
Good luck!