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Changing foods too much can be a bad idea. However, you picked a good brand to go with. An old girlfriend of mine was a sales rep for Blue Buff, and from looking it over in detail the stuff is great.
Crate training is ESSENTIAL. It's not cruel. It's only cruel if you leave them in there all of the time because you just don't feel like dealing with the pup. It's also not cruel to keep your pup on a leash tied to you early on. That way the pup learns early on who's in charge, and gets to spend a ton of time with you.
They're like kids in the sense that they'll whine and bicker, but ultimately be happier for discipline. The "dogs are like kids" reference ends there.
Boiled/baked (unseasoned) chicken is fine, and is actually great for treats when you're training. Stay away from the jerky-like treats; they gave my dog a nasty urinary tract infection. The vet asked me that specifically when I brought her in, and I realized that I just started the jerky treats a few days before symptoms began. Go figure.
Warning: RAISINS AND GRAPES ARE POISONOUS TO DOGS. UPON INGESTION, IMMEDIATELY CALL AN ANIMAL HOSPITAL. RENAL FAILURE CAN OCCUR. I spent last week pumping charcoal solution down my dog's throat to save her when she got into a half-pound of Sun Maids. Don't make that mistake.
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