I have two Shih Tzus and I keep this folded down to about one square by two squares for their bed at night and to keep them during the day when I am at work. The ability to expand is very nice providing a lot of flexibility for use and while my pups have figured out how to move it on hard wood floor (I have not secured it) they do recognize it is there bedroom/sleeping area and don't fuss much over it.  Very nice to have! Have used it for camping and securing it to the ground was easy and kept them close!