[autumn star]

Hubby and I were rather worried for what the night was going to bring, especially since Autumn and Blaze sleep w/us. I knew that was not going to be an option for Chance.
So at 9:30 pm I put in in the crate in my family room and up we went to bed. Well he slept ALL NIGHT - not even one peep!!!
The phone rang at 3:45 am (Hubby's job) so I got up and Autumn and Blaze ventured down stairs right to the crate. There he was sitting up wagging his tail like crazy! I kept him in the crate w/the belly band on.
So out we all went. He pooped right away and peed twice!!!!
He doesn't want to pee or poop on the grass, he rather us the patio but atleast its outside. I guess we can work on that. Of course he lifted his leg on my kids little tikes picnic table and then again on my sons bug habitat but a little hot water works great at washing it away!!!
I always give my two cheerios or a treat in the morning after they have gone out and done their business but Chance won't take anything. I offered him every treat I have had. He has only taken a piece of cheese. I wonder if he has ever seen kibble or anything hard for hat matter.

I do have a question regarding the pee pad. He walks a bit strange when he is wearing it (almost like a crab) and it seems as if he needs to stretch himself out constantly when he is wearing it! Has anyone else experienced this?
The other thing I was wondering is if a male is not neutered when they are young does their urine have the potential to have a stronger sent then a dog who was neutered as a pup? He was neutered on 5/12.
Thanks for listening and sorry this is a bit long!