Grace loves going to "BED". she's so food driven that once a bone hits the air and before it hits the pillows on the floor of her crate, she is in there and chewing on her treats. I tell her time for bed and she's there.
Maybe I got lucky. Maybe she's just special. I just think crate training goes better for some dogs than others.
Let them cry themselves to sleep when you put them in there. the more you let them out because you feel bad for them, the more they do it.
I know...it's harsh...but if you want a dog crate trained (since it is a safe place for them when you're not home) it has to be done.