for us. I know some may find it mean or are simply not a proponent of crate training, but we did it for both of our dogs. But it was just overnight, until they were fully house-broken and could be totally trusted not to chew up something all night long. That was about a year for both. Both were lucky because day was not an issue. I was a stay at home Mom when Ginger came to us and Bob went to work with Dan at his office every day (actually both Bob and Ginger) while he had his own business. We did last time out at night 11:00 ish and stayed out with them until they did their business (usually a pee) and first thing in the AM 6:30-7:00ish. Mornings were when they did their poops. But every couple of hours an outdoor run. We also started coaxing them into their open door crate to get treats at various times - so they wouldn't think of their crate as a cage. We also had a bed in the crate in which they would often go into on their own throughout the day for a nap. In any event, I hope it improves for you. Maybe try letting her in and out of the crate while you are home - so she knows that the crate is "her" home. Also always take her out after eating and just exercise her until she poops. Good luck.