Okay-is she locked in a room with the crate? I'm assuming that she is, but for the food-water thing to work for the crate, the crate has to be the only source of water and food. When you take her out of the room-DON'T ALLOW HER TO GET WATER FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE-THIRST IS A STRONG MOTIVATOR- AND EVEN THAT CAN TAKE A FEW DAYS FOR HER TO GO IN. I'D GO FOR THE WHOLE HOG AND PUT THE WATER IN THE BACK-THIS WORKED TO GET WILD STUDS IN A HORSE TRAILER-I'D PARK IT IN FRONT OF THEIR CORRAL AND THEY WERE FAIRLY COMFORTABLE GOING IN AND OUT BY THE SECOND WEEK-WE DID HAVE ONE THAT DECIDED TO LIVE IN THE TRAILER-SO WE HAD TO MOVE THE WATER OUT. Don't worry about what your dog went through before it was rescued. It might have lived a life of luxury til grandpa died. I've had several friends that are really good with dogs tell me that- Like Missy is clausterphobic-won't ride in the front seat as the glass is too close to her and she got really car sick in the back seat.. She's over 70 lbs, but she wasn't locked up in a small area-she was wild-didn't know what dog food was, couldn't eat very often. She's just started eating almost every day this Aug. and we got her in March 2008. Toss the Kong in by the water and food, close the door and go. I'd leave her in for sessions as long as possible and not give her a chance to get water or food from any other source. Thirst and hunger are strong motivators-don't feel sorry for her-it's her den-her source of food. If it were me, I'd ignore her for long periods of time, even when you're home. She's lucky she didn't get electricuted when she chewed the fridge cord. Also-don't think about what might have been done to your dog-just live with the problems as they come up. The more you fuss about the crate-the more suspicious she'll be.. Take her out in the yard on a leash, so she can't get any water or food., same when you socialize

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