I apologize for those who think we should keep him out of the crate
unless we're actually leaving,


I am one of those who agree that they dog is in the crate too much.

where does he eat now? can you feed him near (but not in) the crate. then
after a few days, feed him in the crate but have the crate door opened. if
he leaves the crate without eating, the food comes up and he doesn't eat.
try again at the next meal. eventually he could eat in the crate with the
door closed. maybe that will help?