In this way, you can work on housebreaking and be comfortable that the dog won't get into mischief when left unsupervised. A crate is also helpful because it gives your shelter dog a place of its own.

Mike Favor spent 13 years addicted to cocaine. Running a shelter for abandoned and abused dogs has helped him and others stay sober. But it hasn’t been easy.

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