welcome to YT.
I am sure you will get several suggestions to your question. As I am typing my 5 yr old is scratching at my chair for the same purpose. they hate for me to be on the computer ignoring them. I just pick him up and place him on my lap.(giving in to him). the proper way is probably just to ignore.)guessing here, I am not a trainer) but I can't seem to do that. the difference in yours and mine is that they are hardly ever left alone. they are either with me or my husband. have you fixed him a place he can potty through out the day if needed? pee pad or litter box?
sorry I am not much help.
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