Housebreaking 10 week old lab puppy
It's been two weeks now since I brought my chocolate lab pup home. Crate training seems to be going well, aside from a couple of accidents in his crate during the first two days.
I have yet to let the pup roam free in the home, so in order to give him some free space while he's inside I've built him a 25sq ft. play area and it's located in the living room where someone is always around. Problem is I don't think I socialized him with the area properly. As I'm typing this he's shredding up the newspapers I've laid down and occasionally he'll have a barking tantrum.
When I place him inside the area I reward him with a treat and ensure that there's a toy inside for him to play with. Despite these measures he'll occasionally pee in there or have a whining tantrum. Some methods I've attempted to employ are to play with him for a brief period or stand close by so as not to make him feel lonely - despite this the issue persists.
The only place he seems content with is hanging out in the backyard (which is small mind you) or playing with me in the living room.
So essentially:
1. Despite what I've tried doing, how do I get him to enjoy the space>
2. How can I get him to stop peeing in there. I take him out into the backyard at least once an hour yet there will be the odd time where he'll release.
Thanks in advance.
James