[debbiej]

I too think that sounds like an isolated existence. does your wife complain about the dog, or just the smell?

do you move the crate? wash the pan? is there bedding?

give the pup a good going over. sniff his ears, his breath, his body, his feet. he may have a yeast infection. impacted anal glands smell pretty bad..like rotten fish.

I would think more exercise, training and attention would be good.

and yes, have a good vet check him out.

my dogs are quite odor free.