We gave up on the kennel. Now we just try to work through it without. It SUCKS, but she, or my toddler, will let him out anytime he whines.... Its quite entertaining watching them get him out though!! So we are resorting to pee pads, and going outside! We still have alot of work to do with him lol!!! Macy is fully pad trained, and he will go outside once in a while on his own (we have a small patio)... But night time is a challenge! at least he gets off my bed first!