Hi Spellweaver,
Thank you for the encouragement and the great web site for the crate. I checked it out and had new confidence in shopping for a crate to meet Maddie's needs. I found one at Tractor Supply Co. that is only $45 and will give her a more open feel than her present carrier I am using.
I am hopeful that her wetting in the house is my lack of knowing how to train her and not a trait that she cannot help. I started limiting her to only the laundry area and her crate when I have to leave the house. So far (about 24 hrs) she has not needed her puppy mat. I have had to set a timer though and take her out every hour or 10 min after she drinks.
I love this little dog and am determined to get this right.
Thanks for your reply,
Maddie's Mom