Puppy Proofing One's Home

The thing that needs puppy-proofed the most is the carpet. My dog did pretty good with housebreaking but had a few accidents when he was scared. I think the crate idea is good, and a bath tub works well when they are little. I supplied my dog with plenty of toys that were safe for him to chew. When mad at us he would destroy throw pillows off my sofa or chew up a shoe. It is better to train from the get-go what they are allowed to have, and not have, and their bed to go too, when under foot or at meal time.