BB, we always put a wind up alarm clock in the crate with her covers.. I was told the ticking reminds them of their moms heart beat and makes them at peace.. I have only trained goldens, but a bad dog, a scolding when the dont go potty outside always seemed to work.. Plus, when the get up, have played for a little and start to slow down, that is the time to hit the yard and tell the go pee, go poop.. Good luck, I am overjoyed to know she will live as a family member.. As ribka said they will have accidents, but if they are like goldens and from his comments they seem to be they learn quick..
