Thanks for all of the great ideas guys. Kristen (Hoss's owner) left for the day, but I gave her all of the advice you guys gave me. She said that he was crate trained, and she actually gave the crate to a friend when she was done. She said she'll try to get it back, but if she can't she's not really able to afford a new one right now. She did try to keep Hoss contained to one room, but he ripped up the carpet and she doesn't want to do that again (hmm, sounds a little like my Roscoe ). A gate keeping him in the kitchen, where there is a tile floor, might be a good idea. She wasn't quite sure what she was going to do about it tonight when she left. I'll let you know what happens - thanks for the ideas!