I'm very pleased to hear about this outcome, and that the dog will get another chance at a good home. Frankly, I don't think that the crate will be such a big issue, especially if the dog is food-motivated. As you know, dogs tend to naturally enjoy their crates, so it's not a situation where you are trying to counter the dog's natural instincts. Your friend can feed the dog in his crate, and put treats in his crate, always leaving the door open. I suspect that the crate issues can be resolved within a month. Eventually the dog will run into the crate for his treat, and there won't be any need to manhandle him.
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