Yes I would put the crate in your bed room. I would use the xpen when you can't watch her and when you leave. Dogs are very dependent on humans so they bond pretty strong so the dog still could get separation anxiety even if you do everything "right" persay. It's really going to depend on the dog. After they are potty trained and won't chew on anything or get into anything I leave their crate open at night sometimes they use it forever sometimes they won't sleep in it again and you can just switch to a doggy bed.
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