Well, sadly when a puppy is left in a cage it learns to go potty in the crate. It is not natural for a pup to do that but when it locked in there it can' help but do so and after a few days of living under those conditions they just get accustomed to it.
As for not pottying outside....I'm not sure what is up with that. Could he have been scared or cold while out there? I have found it is much easier to get a pup to potty outside if you walk them. When they go for a walk they get the smells of other animals and often want to pee where someone else has already gone. I know it's not as convenient as a backyard but there is also the advantage of their going several times during a walk so they are really empty by the time you get home and you don't have to go out again as soon.
He is still very young and has not fully developed the ability to hold his urine so it is going to take some time to get it all sorted out
Just remember to reward him when he does go outside. Try carrying some small food treats to give him when he does get it right. He is giving you signals about when he has to go so be ready to get him out as soon as he starts to let you know. |