Is the basket big enough to put upside down inside the crate? Might be a way to graduate her from the basket to the crate? Can you block off part of the crate and maybe cover it partially with a towel so she might feel more secure in there? Some crates have dividers specially made to fit them for this purpose. Can you place the crate by your bed at night? I am not an expert in puppy psychology, but IMO, each time you go and sooth her when she whines, it only reinforces/encourages the whining behavior. |