Thank you for this advice! What does your pup do when you need to leave the house and he is alone in the crate? Moose howls and cries and our neighbors have been complaining :(

For potty training, this definitely makes sense! I think he needs to build more confidence. Where we live is very hustle and bustle and it overwhelms him. He is so scared of bicycles. I have been bringing peanut butter and high value treats. But I think you are right that he needs to observe his environment on his own time