Crate training 4 month old with speration anxiety

Just got a 4 month old basset 3 days ago with serious separation anxiety. Trying to kennel train her. I put her in at night, take her out to potty every 4 hours, put her back in, take her out again in the early morning and let her free roam for most of the day except for 1-2 hours while we are home just so she can get used to it. When she’s free roaming she follows me constantly and cries when I’m not near her or she can’t find me. I feel so bad for her. When in her kennel, I give her those kongs with peanut butter, I have a few bones for her to chew on, a puzzle for her to search for treats but she gets uninterested quickly for a hound dog.

How long does this last? Am I doing anything wrong?

Tips and tricks would really help. Thank you!

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