Your dog is still a puppy, so she is going to be handful no matter what. It sounds like she is happy with you. She does not destroy things or pee or cry or wail when you are gone. How big is the kennel? We let our dog have the run of the kitchen when we are gone. We put up a pet gate, so she can have a little more running room. I also take her to the local dog park every weekend so she can socialize. It sure helps her get her energy out and she loves it.

It really sounds to me like your dog is happy. Stop being so hard on yourselves!!! Dogs are much easier to please than people.