I researched different small electric fireplace stoves and Wayfair had the best pricing on the Beauvallon.  It has a very realistic flame and can heat up my studio in about 15 minutes.  My older dog loves to be in front (heat comes from below the unit) and I think he likes to watch the flames.  I turned both heat and flame off and when he noticed he began to shake, I turned the flame back on no more shaking.  Great unit, great price, fast delivery, you can't ask for more.