Wow, Queen Scoopalot and Foxgal!! You made me feel much better. When I compare my situation to yours, I feel guilty for even complaining!

My heart just breaks for poor Peanut, locked in her crate constantly like that. It's no wonder she has problems!

Last night was DH's night to take the dogs out, and my night to sleep. When they started whining to be let out, he didn't take them. He says they have to learn to hold it through the night. When he got up at about 7:00 am he brought the whole crate out with him and opened the door! He was afraid if he took them out before they were outside, they'd "leak". They made it without an accidenet.

I think he's right. I'll do it that way, too, from now on.