As soon as I opened the box the bed came in and put it on the bedroom floor by my bed Baxter got right in  and stretched out. Before  I knew It he was sound asleep.  He has had it for a week now and seems to really be enjoying the fact that he can stretch out and he can just  pour himself inside. it is so cushy,t and go right to sleep.  It is also very substantial and should last quite a long time. His old bed was alright but he could not stretch out in it, so I would find him on the floor a lot when he wanted to stretch out.  Now either way he can stay in his bed and  thoroughly enjoy.