We have rescued a 10 month old boston terrier. He is very submission - extremely laid back for a boston - and lovable. When we confine him to the crate (he is never in there more than 2 - 3 hours) he urinates all over his self, the crate and any toys we have provided for him. How can we solve this problem?

It is a small crate - just big enough for him to stand and turn around in. He goes out prior to entering the crate. He urinates in the crate if he is left there for only 1/2 hour. Help.
Your Boston terrier is likely urinating in his crate because he is anxious and frightened about either being confined, being left alone, or both. Getting a smaller crate is not the answer. You need to help him be calm and relaxed when crated and alone, using counter conditioning and desensitization. Separation anxiety problems require very systematic, incremental behavior modification techniques. Since he's soiling after only
1/2 an hour this is a clear sign that something is wrong and your dog needs help.

-- Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D., Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist