The only problem with keeping the crate by the bed is that (a) the way the room is organized, there's not enough room by my side of the bed for the crate and (b) it's a "lifestages" crate (big enough for when he'll be full-grown, but with a divider in it so he only has enough room to turn around and lay down), so it's not very portable. So it's got to stay in the living room/dining room area. I also like keeping it there because it gives him a straight shot to the front door in the morning (a straight shot covered by nothing but tile floor, which is even better), so it doesn't matter if he DOES have an accident in the morning on the mad dash outside.