Pottying inside/Chewing!

Question
I recently got a 2 year old toy poodle (Jacques)back in Nov. '06.  We got him from some supposed "breeders" who left him in a crate all day and all night and only let him out for an hour or so when they got home.  He had also never been on a leash... needless to say we had a little work ahead of us!  It took him a few weeks to get used to going potty outside on a leash... but finally he got it.  My husband and I already have a 6yr old toy poodle (Suzy) whom we've had for 3 years.  Having her helped Jacques want to potty outside too.  Both dogs have free roam over most of the house 24/7 and both sleep in bed with my husband and I.  We are still having problems with him peeing in the house though.  They are both taken out every few hours and they both pee every time (they know they don't get a treat if not).  I never catch him in the act, though I know it's him due to the areas I see the stain (Suzy in a female and can't "hike" like Jacques who is a boy).  I've found stains on jackets that hang low to the ground, bedding, my couch, the wall, etc.  Of course when I catch him in the act he is disciplined, but what do I do when I don't?  I have tried the potty pads that lie on the floor but either dogs show no interest!  HELP!  I'm open to any suggestions!
    Another problem I'm having with him is that he chews CONSTANTLY!  Socks, underwear, tissues, wrappers, q-tips.... get my drift?  lol  We found his "stash" under our bed a few weeks ago.  I cracked up laughing, but we a little upset also.  We did not have this problem with Suzy, but we got her when she was already 4.  We thought this might just be a "puppy" phase still for Jacques, especially since he was crated almost all the time since he was born.  Any suggestions on this too??  Thanks a ton!

Answer
You can't expect one member of a breed to be like another, or a previously abused dog to recover right away.  Some dogs are much worse about chewing than others.  The Lab puppies we have had the last few years have been much better than many of our past ones. They still chew, last year one destroyed a Kong, but only their own toys.  

You obviously have a negative view of the crate.  Crating him is still the best answer for when you aren't around.  The dog may be
happier in its den than loose in the house.  It relaxes, it feels safe in its
den.  It rests, the body slows down reducing the need for water and relieving
its self.  Dogs that have been crated all along do very well.  Many of them
will rest in their crates even when the door is open.  I think the plastic
ones give the dog more of a safe, enclosed den feeling.  They are harder for
dogs to open too.    Metal ones can be put in a corner or covered with
something the dog can't pull in and chew.  Select a crate just big enough for the full grown dog to stretch out in.

Leave it some toys.  Perhaps a Kong filled with peanut butter.  Don't leave
anything in the crate the dog might chew up.  It will do fine without even any
bedding.  You will come home to a safe dog and a house you can enjoy.

Accidents and damaged possessions are the fault of whoever was watching the puppy.  When you are watching it, immediately correct it as soon as it goes for anything except its own toys.  In a quiet, but firm voice ''Bad dog, its name drop!''.  Gently remove what ever and replace it with one of his toys, or hold eye contact until the puppy drops it.  You must keep him in sight.  Close doors and use gates.  some people even leash the dog to them.