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Okay, first thing's first. Your breeder should be your primary source of information and you should trust him over any book you might have. Your vet is also a good resource for health concerns, but behavioural/training issues I'd talk to the breeder first.
Raw food is a bad, bad idea. I don't know where this started, but your dog is just as prone to food poisoning as you are. Feed him a good high quality puppy chow instead.
Vehicular options, as Borla noted, are highly dependent on the type of dog you own and the type of car you drive. I'm personally not a big fan of allowing a dog to be loose in the passenger compartment because it can lead to distraction for the driver. If you have a van or SUV, the luggage area is a good option. Do not put your dog in the open bed of a pick up truck. I've heard too many stories of that leading to tragedy.
Crate training is not just a good idea, it's pretty much mandatory. Crating your dog is not cruel -- if the dog has been trained properly, the crate will be regarded as a safe space. Do make sure you get a proper crate for your breed. A dog like Borla's is going to need a bigger crate than, say, a Pomeranian.
We used choke chains and treats for training purposes. The most important part of training is consistency. It takes patience, but it isn't complicated.
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