I live in DogLick, South Carolina; Population 2, 5 if you count the dogs! I am using this exercise pen for a litter of three toy poodle puppies. It is their "outdoor education" destination. I use an 18 inch high version as an indoor corral. Outside, I can let the pups have plenty of room while I stand guard from hawks and owls that could carry away a 2 pound snack. I may be overly cautious, but anyone who would buy three puppies is just a tad bit more than crazy. This pen is very sturdy, especially if you use the ground stakes to anchor it in place. I don't need to anchor it for these little guys and I love the flexibility of easily moving it to a different location and changing the shape from a "run" to a "circle."