We tried blocking off our kithchen with a gate. She seemed okay, but would not always poop and pee on her pad. We gradually started letting her have the living room, dining room, and hall next. She seemed content with this and used her pad. She did not destroy anything. Recently, we had to confine her due to a broken leg. She had to stay in an xpen. When I came home, I could hear her barlking and crying out on the street. When she has free run of the living room etc., we always end
up waking her up when we get home. We decided that she handles the freedom better and does not get as nervous. We figure she sleeps all day as a defense mechanism. Anyway, she is the best puppy I have ever had. She can be trusted and is not destructive. I guess you just have to use trial and error.