Aly- We do all the things you suggest. When I leave I put her food in her crate and tell her "kennel". Thats all. When I come home I let her out and then send her outside to go to the bathroom. I let them back in and then I go take care of everyone else and then I come back, by then it's been a half hour or so. Also, we dont' let her out when she is whinning, everyone asks us this! LOL. We also give her a stuffed Kong, just so you know.

Thanx for the advice everyone! I called Paws and they gave me some advice as well! Thanx for the link!

Ashley