We brought this crate to take our dog Joey on short trips with us. We soon found out he didn't want anything to do with it. We try toys,treats,and putting his food in it. I even got in it to show him it was ok but, no way was he going in there. One day  after work I was looking for him to greet me at the door but,  he was fast asleep in the crated. My husband had put one of his bed inside the crate and he love it the pad that came with it was much to thin. SO, if you choose this crate make sure you get a better pad for you dog .