@shieldoffaithlb We used two techniques:
1. Wait till the puppy is asleep. Then place them in the crate.
2. Stay in front of the crate till the puppy sleeps.
The last one is helpful to let the puppy know, she is not alone. But she is not getting out of the bench yet.
You just have to get...
@stephendoxey Because the carrots aren't digested, they come out as a solid. This helps with cleaning the anal glands. If you have a dog that has extended diarhea, there can be a build up in the glands even resulting in infection.
@jasperr If you have them, give her a cold carrot. It's a cheap chew, that has no impact on her digestive system. But she will love the cold feeling on her gums. And it gives her something to do.