[rik20101]

Yes, she does well in her crate. She is always in her crate while we are gone or at times when we cannot watch her.

So, should I only use one pad then? I have one in the bedroom because she is allowed to sleep in there at night out of the crate (and she does well hitting the pad). We let her out of her crate for night time because she was SO eager to go potty in the morning that she would dribble on me when I got home from work. This way I get no dribbles. I have one in the kitchen and one in the living room just to give her more options.

Earlier tonight she peed on the stairs as we were putting together the kids new bunk beds. Should I just crate her at anytime we are not in direct contact with her? How will I make sure she goes straight to the pad after we let her out? Should I break out the play yard again and pen her?

Thanks for your help. I know it's not her fault. I guess I am just a little stressed about it right now with the holidays and family visits coming up.