I'm so sorry for the frustration. I can sense it and had a yorkie once who got caught in the stress-cycle within the family. Yorkie has accidents - causes hubby stress - hubby gets frustrated and acts out - stressed hubby adds stress to Yorkie and family - yorkie has more accidents. ~Hugs!!
You've gotten a lot of advice. Some of it you've already tried, some of it won't work in your situation, and some of it gives you something new to try. I will offer you understanding and support.
In the meantime, I wonder if there isn't a bit of the stress-cycle going on in your house. I would suggest the belly bands. No, they don't necessarily "help" with housebreaking unless the pup really hates the feeling of being wet and does hold it until you've taken him out. But what it will do is give everyone a break from the turmoil; give you a breather and let you regroup. Give you a chance to try some new ideas and give you a chance to make a decision without all the stress.
Sending you my best!
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