Hi PurpleShelley,
Do you have a crate for your dog? If so, have her sleep in the crate. Most dogs will not soil their beds, so that should take care of the night problem. When I first got a 6-yr-old shepherd, I had her sleep in the crate she was shipped in. At that time, she was afraid of the stairs and I didn't want her getting into trouble. If you call it a cage, it seems cruel, but, actually, a crate can be a dog's best friend. And the dog sees it as a cave.
kjd
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