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Many people that have not used a crate to train a dog have concerns about doing so. Some believe that cages, kennels and crates are today's answer to quick convenient punishment. This is not true, if used properly, many dogs find comfort in their own place and some find quite strange places to call their own like the washing basket, the tumble drier, the bottom drawer. To a dog a crate is their own private space in your home just like your bedroom is to you.

You will find there are just as many ways to raise a puppy as there are to to raise a child. I think you will find many people have differing opinions. But most of us agree that when it comes to children, certain things are universal and undisputed. Here are three things that many people do not think of when it comes to raising their dog.

If your dog is having accidents in your home you need to go back to basic house training rules. Your dog needs to have a set time for each meal. You will leave the food & water bowls down for only 20-30 minutes. This means no free choice feeding if you are to get your dog housebroken.