I agree with Gail. Her crate will be her friend during the time her activity is restricted. Toss treats and toys in there and encourage her to go in and toss more treats in as she remains inside. Put an old unwashed t-shirt of yours in there for her to lie on. Close the door and immediately open it back up and let her out but keep her calm so she won't get used to coming out of her crate and frolicking around, which will be contraindicated after surgery. Give her a treat/food-filled kong to play with in the crate with the door closed another time. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat until she's staying in there for a hour, sleeping or accepting that she needs to stay in it and just watching as life goes on around her. Always ask her to remain calm when she emerges to avoid injury after surgery and quietly give her a couple of treats when she comes out calmly.
Dogs have to be crated when they are boarded or at the vet after treatments so a dog who has been crate-trained is a happier and calmer dog when placed in a crate during those times one is necessary.
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