Just reading this......How is Cooper doing???
I came across thread searching for BELLY BANDS and how they work with potty training?? Dex is 6.5mo, not neutered yet, stays in a crate 4-5 hr a day M-F....He sleeps in bed w/ us and can go 8-9hr without going potty, but for some reason cannot during the day. I do no leave food in his crate, only water.
Lately, his trick is running circles inside to go out

I think he learned from his older bro Dud, by doing so he goes outside, dud is potty trained
Dex will go out, chase gecko's and come inside to potty

WHAT GIVES??? There is a lot of good advise posted, i'm going to reread and strart over....wish DEX luck