[tandemgal]

Is keeping your corgi at your Mother's still an option? If yes I wouldn't change your routine. If your Mom's is not available now it won't hurt her to be in a crate. Hubby works shift so is home during the day sometimes and when he wasn't and I was still working we used a crate. I think it's harder on us humans that the corgi - they usually settle down and sleep or chew on a toy or bone and sleep some more .... time isn't quite the same for them as humans.

I agree with Emilie and the earlier posts about crate training (hummmm - agreeing with myself LOL) It may take a few days for your corgi to get familiar with her crate. I also have a large towel hanging over the sides of my wire crate so it feels more like a den when either dog is inside. Special toy or bone they only get while in the crate. Emma has a thick coat and prefers the kitchen floor to stay cool while Chloe prefers the crate with a pillow. She is a princess in her own mind.

Another option is a baby gate. A gate across the bathroom door or kitchen will give her more room and you can put down newspaper/puppy pad and a water bowl. Bathroom usually gives the corgi less things to chew on if she has a chewy nature.