Monumental moment for the dog....
He is now going potty outside (number two). He will potty in front of us, and he's not ashame d of us. This is so much better than watching him hold it in and being afraid to potty around us (he'd go in the house if you didn't watch him). And, he's not eating his poo nor trying to hide it (before, he'd try to hide it because he knows we don't like poo... ...in the house is what he had to catch onto).
He also let's us know when he wants to go outside. But he only ever thinks of going outside to play, he doesn't ever want outside to potty although he'll potty after playing.
His wound is healing well... I can't wait until he gets the okay to go on walks. He's gained a little weight since having to be stuck at home. And for a three pound dog, that little weight gain is very noticeable.