To reduce the risk of bloat/GDV in deep chested breeds, try and leave at least half an hour after exercise before feeding and no vigorous exercise for 2 hours following a meal.
My older whippet wasn't happy to go all night until he was 3. He was fine in a crate overnight and then the penny finally seemed to drop and he is spotless now without the crate. Younger dog was fine within about a month of coming home, but then he didn't have a disruptive start like the older fellow. He is a nervous chap and insecure hence the problem we had. A crate is a good thing if you make all cosy and covered like his den. They rarely wet or foul their bed. He looks gorgeous. Good luck with him.
He does sleep in a snug covered crate but with the door open. If the early morning wake ups don’t work I will have to progress to closing the crate. Thank you!
Ours eats at 7:30am-- noon-- and 4pm we used to feed at 6pm and she didn't always poo at 11pm before we went to bed and couldn't hold herself till morning, bringing the evening feedtime to 4pm she would empty herself at 11 at night so no sleep time poos or pees, I appreciate 4pm might not be possible but try feeding his last meal as early as possible it may help with the overnight problem.
