[cobird2]

You've got a crate and that's an important part of training. Crate training means Charlie is to be kept in his crate and brought outside on a schedule. Keep notes so you know how long between potty times.
I once read a puppy could be expected to wait one hour for every month of his age before needing to pee. So first start with an hourly schedule and always take him out after he wakes up and after playing with him.

If the crate is big enough for him to pee in it and still have room to get away from the pee, put a piece of cardboard or a box that he can't move in it to make the crate smaller. That helped us a lot.
Keep him in an area that's easier to clean, one without carpet if possible.
Try to catch him "in the act" of peeing inside, say "no," and bring him out saying "do pee-pee." That helps the pup to make the connection.

When cleaning his mistakes, don't use bleach as it's not going to eliminate the scent to the dog. Use a cleaner made for doggie mistakes. They usually smell pretty good too.


It takes lots and lots and lots of patience and not one bit of anger on your part no matter how frustrated you get.

It will get better...let us know how it goes.