I just want to say that I am so sorry you are going through this! It really does seem like you have tried everything. I personally do not think that you NEED to rehome him. You have shown that you are willing to try and that you are willing to keep trying.
You have probably done this but...
First of all, I really think that walks make a big diference. I know you said you walk him so that is great. Also, playing fetch and whatnot in the back yard to get him tired out.
Keep him with you during the day (tethered if you need to) and take him out every hour (or even less if he needs it). When you take him out tell him to "Go Potty." When he goes, praise him with a "good go potty" and rubs and attention or a treat (tiny treats go a long way).
Keep his crate open throughout the day. Feed him in the crate (with the door open and/or the top off if it comes off). Throughout the day place treats (even carrots if he likes them) in his crate (this will show him that the crate is a good place to be).
At night, take him out potty before bed and then tell him "time for bed" and put him in his crate. I do not think it is bad to take him out during the night so long as you gradually increase the amount of time he is in the crate.
If he just can't handle the crate, use an xpen, gated off area like the kitchen or laundry room, or a bathroom. I would use an xpen and cover the floor with pee pads (also have his bed/crate in there but I might not put his water in there as it may make the problem worse). After a while take away one pee pad at a time. If you see him going on the pad praise him.
I do not know that any of this info is new and you have probably tried it already. But I just want to encourage you to keep trying and that it will all be worth it. |