ok thanks everyone I'll try those suggestions, can you suggest any repellants that I can spray around the front door so she doesnt dig and scratch up the carpet? I tried putting her in the kitchen behind 2 pet gates (she jumped over just one) and she chewed a small hole in the bottom gate, and squeezed herself out!! I think she's fairly smart because after only a few times of telling her to stay in the bedroom while Im home, she listens, and is only coming out if she thinks Im leaving the apt. Thanks again for your help, and I'll be sure to post progess