Your best methods of crate training a 1 yr old Pit Bull?

Get a crate that allows your dog to stand, turn around and lay down comfortably. Always better to get a crate that's too big than too small. As far as crate training, you'll be surprised how easy that really is. First let me say that I'm not much of a fan for using treats when I'm working with dogs, but they make crate training much simpler. Put Sheba's favorite treat in the cage and let her go in and come out with it, if she eats the treat inside you're almost done. Most dogs bring the treat out. Do this several times till she's comfortable going in and out. The next step is to get her to sit or lay down in the crate to get the treat. Always leave the door open and try to portray a calm and nonchalant attitude towards the crate. Make sure you have a blanket or something comfortable for her to lay down on. Let her leave the cage after she gets her treat if she wants to, then repeat the exercise of having her sit or lay down inside for her treat till she's just fine with going in and laying down. Finally get her to go in and lay down for no treat, don't close the door, but let her know now that you want her to stay inside. Have her water in there with her. All this should take about an hour. Do this for about 2 or 3 days in a row, a couple of times a day. When she will lay down inside the crate for several minutes at a time very calmly close the door, sit or lay next to the cage with her and you should have a dog that's crate trained. Good luck!