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Thank you all so much for the advice, I was really beginning to freak out a little.  I did talk to the vet, who checked for a UTI and he is all clear, no UTI.  We brought the crate back in just like day one and he is doing fine.  No accidents all day, I am happy, he is happy, we are all happy.  The vet explained the whole "den" concept, and it's true, he really does love the crate.  Thanks again to all of you, what a beautiful bunch of babies you all have.  I will keep you posted on the progress he makes.

Help me out here.  I have a four year old yellow lab and we got an OEM at 5 weeks old.  Milo, the mastiff, came to us early because his mom was not producing milk and we bottle fed him since 2 weeks old.  He is three months old now, 39lbs, very healthy.  When we first got him, we were crate training him when we were not home, but when we were home, he was allowed to roam downstairs.  His crate was upstairs.  At about 8 weeks, we got rid of the crate and let him roam freely.  He only chews toys and was pretty much housebroken.  Well, about two weeks ago, he started having "accidents" a couple of times a day, and it is just escalating.  Now, he is peeing and pooping all over the place.  We always scold him when we catch him and direct him back outside.  He is not "getting it" and I have brought the crate back in. How much do you use the crate?  Pleeeeaaasssee ee, what can I do to housebreak that little rascal?  Our lab, Bailey, was a breeze.  He would go to the door and bark.  Any suggestions would be so appreciated.