I agree with Pat, greenies do the trick! My Bounce adores those things. Just let him out when you think he actually has to go to the bathroom. Otherwise, crate him if you can and if not, just plop him up in the bed with you and see if he'll take a nap with ya. Bouncer usually agreeingly goes to sleep if I put him in bed with me. Hope you work something out! I've been sick too and I know how annoying these buggers can get when all you want to do is rest! Poor things, they just can't help themselves.