I love this item. I put it on my screened in back porch so my puppy can be outside and I can control what is inside of the pen I know she can't get to anything to chew on or eat that I did't put in the pen.  She likes to run in circles and play with her toys when inside the pen.  It gives me a break and gives her a break from being inside her crate when I can't keep an eye on her every second while cleaning house or other chores.  You always have to keep your eyes on a puppy when they are out of their crate because they want to investigate and chew and eat whatever they find.  So I put her in the pen and she is happy. I still check on her but I feel that it is a good controlled option.