Hi, sorry to answer so late, just came back from a little holiday and want to tell you my thoughts about the problem:

Try to make the crate interesting for your dog, involve the crate in playing, put some treats in it and let the door open, do not shut it when your dog is inside, maybe you can also put the food in the crate, everything that makes the crate interesting helps.

Many dogs like places where they can rest and be alone for some time, but these places should not give them the feeling of beeing locked and put away from the rest of the family.

All the best and nice greetings from Vienna,

Michael