Leslie, I am treading lightly here because I don't want to sound unsympathetic. However, crating Kersey is not the answer. If anything it is adding to the problem because when she does get out (if ever from the sounds of your post) she will just be more unsure of what she is doing. Especially since she doesn't understand why she is in the crate all the time now. I know you said you believe she does but really you know in your heart she doesn't. Dogs do not have the cognitive reasoning that humans do.

She has two things going against her at the moment. First she is a teenager and second her mom is filled with stress and is struggling to handle it. I do believe she is picking up on your stress and is feeling anxiety herself. This is new to her and she is acting up.

Your post sounded so uncharacteristic of what I would expect to hear from you so you must be very stressed. Is there anyone who can watch Kersey for you for a week or so while you deal with packing and moving? After you get settled a little your nerves may be more able to handle the situation.

I still believe Exercise (not obedience and agility class) are going to help immensely. Get her heart rate up for a good 20 minutes or so and help her expend some of that puppy energy! Throw a frisbee or ball and have her run, rn, run.

There is no easy solution. She is feeling anxiety and so are you. The teen years are difficult especially when you are feeling so much stress but it does get better. Think it through and I believe you will realize that crating her so much is not the answer. She does love you and is just looking for your love in return.

Perhaps you can ask the vet for some medication to help Kersey deal with her anxiety for awhile, just to help through this period. There are natural remedies out there too that help calm the pups nerves but I am not familiar with them that much. I believe something is called essence of flowers or something like that.