I got this for my two Border Collie puppies that are 6 months old. I started them out in a playpen which they have now outgrown. To transition them I had bedding in it then let them explore it all day with the doors open. Followed normal routine during day and at night. When I told them time to go to bed I put them in there instead if going to the playpen. They had no problem with the change. They seem to like it. 

We wanted a crate that wasn’t going to be an eye sore. Something that would just blend in as furniture. This was the only thing I could find that would work for us and be big enough. It is nice and sturdy. Was a pain to put together. I feel it’s overpriced, although I do like it. These all seem to be priced about the same though. I guess when looking for something functional and very specific they take advantage of pricing higher.