I have two dogs, one of whom resisted the crate while the other one took to it like it was hard candy. Even now she loves closed-in, kennel-like spaces.
I wouldn't try to just stick her in there if she's awake and you're home. Instead, make the crate a fun place where you play with her. Teach her to go inside and lie down--then she gets a treat and gets to come out. Hide treats inside the crate, praise her effusively when she goes in. Then try telling her to "stay" inside for a while without shutting the door.
Does she bark for more than 5 minutes if you put her in there and then leave the house?
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