A couple things you can try:
1) Feeding her in her crate (of course you don't want her food to get all over her sleeping pad).
2) playing a "game" of throwing treats/toys in there..eventually working up to waiting til she puts her self in there (like in a sit) to give the treat (guide her by putting your hand/arm in the crate but not dropping it). You can also sneak treats in there when she isn't looking, so she will "find" them from the "magical" crate..hehe.
Otherwise, yeah, I think they just get used to it. My girl sleeps in her crate all night but still doesn't want to be in it much during the day.
Everyone has a different idea about where you should put it....in a busy area, like the family room, in a quiet, secluded area, like the laundry room, or in your bedroom. Some folks recommend covering it with blankets to make it more private and den like and some recommend playing music for your dog while she is in there. /shrug
If you are really uncomfortable about it another alternative is to "wear" your girl by putting a leash on her and either around your waist or wrist...that way she has to follow you around and won't get into trouble....some folks also recommend working up to "stationing" your dog, on a leash, in different rooms by providing a tether, bed and toy in a few different areas of your house.
You are not bad for buying it! Just have to find out what works best for you two!
