Kennel Training.

SOO i bet this question/subject has been brought up numerous times but im interested in getting a few more opinions.
We adopted our dog a month ago and kennel training isnt going so well. We know she has seperation anxiety so we have been using rescue remedy to help calm her down before putting her in the kennel at bed time and we have been putting a sheet over the kennel (its one of the wire ones, not airline). But it isnt working so well.
I am walking her twice a day for 30 minutes at a time (once when i wake up and another time right before we put her to bed).. i take her outside into the backyard numerous times in the day and run around and play with her (also right before bed). BUT she still whines a lot while in her kennel. it gets better after a few hours but its still heartbreaking for me. I have not gotten a good nights sleep since we got her and since im going back to work soon, i dont want to have to worry about her while im gone.
She has also ripped up our carpet on numberous occasions even though we put cardboard underneath the kennel..
any other suggestions??

How is she getting to your carpet? Is it a wire kennel with metal tray bottom, or just a fence that you set on the floor? Ideally kennel training is in a small dark space, like the plastic crate/airline carrier type as it takes advantage of their natural denning instinct and encourages relaxation and sleep.

There are two ways to deal with fussing in the kennel. One is placing the kennel in a location far from your bedroom and simply ignoring the complaints while being far enough away from the noise that you can still sleep. This works well on most dogs and is most effective if done the first 3-4 days you have a new dog. The other is quite the opposite, placing the kennel right next to your bed, sticking your fingers in with her and talking to her so she knows she is not alone. It is not quite as effective, but is the only way to go for some dogs and the more comfortable way for many owners.

Because you say she does get better after a while, even though it is a long while, I believe she will come through this.

Before you leave her home alone, I would definitely recommend replacing your kennel with something more appropriate. Destroying the carpet is bad for your home but could also be dangerous to her if she eats it, gets tangled in the fibers, or is poked by carpet staples, floor boards, or nails.

What else have you been doing for kennel training? Lots of treats, and teaching her that the crate is a good, safe place? Check out the google videos for "Crate Games", maybe that will help, along with what SamIam suggested.

Definitely if she can get at the carpet while in the crate there is something wrong with your crate (like a missing tray? Or the wire bars are too far apart and she can get her legs through them?)

I would make a practice of creating positive association with the kennel. Throughout the day open the door and tell her to go in, but stay and give her treats and attention. Then invite her out as long as she is calm and in a good state of mind.

I definately agree that something is up with your crate....it needs a proper bottom.

What does your dog have in the crate to keep her occupied? It's vital that they have something to do in there to keep their minds busy. A kong stuffed with treats and frozen peanut butter has always been a favourite in my house.

Good luck!