<p>I’m reviving this thread to give an update and to thank those of you who suggested a crate. </p>
<p>We got the crate. And used the training tips. He loves it…is in it right now. We also use it for long trips in the car and he doesn’t mind…plus we keep valuable luggage and other items away from his chompers. </p>
<p>But now, the problem is the pad or pillow we put in the crate. He chews it to pieces when he’s in the car. And then gags…loudly (because he eats part of it!). We can’t leave him in the crate without a cushion because he’s old and has bad hips. That would be cruel. Sooo…should we try using some kind of bitter apple spray? We have tried putting other items in to chew (including stuffed kongs)…but the pillow always seems to be the most attractive item 
And he chews when we’re IN the car with him.</p>