re: Ideas for solutions for my problem dog

Prepare your anus.

Dog love and people hate is strong in the OT. I believe my similar thread got the most down votes I've ver gotten. It took about 8 pages before I got legit info that was helpful, and not "frick you" "die".

I'd try to kennel train the dog. Even if an older dog. Over time you will train her bladder and her that when outside, it is time to pee. Dogs USUALLY won't piss where they lay.

Shepherds need jobs too. They'll need to be walked. Maybe with a weight pack.

End of the day. If it is making life truly miserable get rid of the dog. Try to find "no kill shelters" and rescues. These places are full usually so it will take some time. Some better shelters have weekend programs where you can leave the dog over the weekend, and if it gets adopted, great. If not you pick up the dog and try again next week.