Custom Model Facing & Animation Importation

Hello there.

I have made a model for an entity and a basic animation on Blockbench, but am having trouble with a couple things.

Firstly, my mob faces its targets with the side of its body, and not where its head is.

As stated above, the monster's model was made in and imported from Blockbench, so I don't know how to tell MCreator which way it should be facing.

Lastly, I don't know how to import my Blockbench animation so I can apply it to my new mob.

What should I do to resolve these issues?

Thanks!