My dogs (2) stay gated in the kitchen when I am at work or am gone for awhile.  The only bedding they have to use are a couple beach towels - now they have a comfy bed that will allow both to lay on it at the same time.   The first day I used it, I had a chance to see just how easy to wash it is - one of the dogs had piddled on it so I just ran it through my washer - it came out of the dryer in one piece and looking as good as new.