For most new pet parents, the very idea of crate training your puppy or newly adopted dog creates an automatic uneasy feeling.  Instinctively, we want to give up or not even start! While tempting, it’s really not the way to go. The benefits of a properly crate trained pup far outweigh letting him roam the house. Experts agree, the proper use of a crate as a comfortable, safe home can have lasting effects including security, reduced anxiety and minimal accidents.