We bought this kennel to keep our two labs out of trouble while we're at work.  We got our dogs as puppies and they outgrew their previous indoor kennel, so we needed something a bit bigger.  This one works perfectly as an indoor kennel for us.  We didn't end up using the sunshade so it's open at the top.  We've not had any problems with our dogs jumping out of it.  The only negative is that it's here to stay in our bedroom.  The only way to move it is to completely disassemble the entire kennel.  Otherwise, it's perfect for our needs.