This crate is very well made and you can tell a lot of thought went into making it. It has lots of side pockets for putting stuff in and handy velcro windows. It's very easy to put together. I wouldn't use this crate for keeping your dog in for extended periods of time when you're not home (since they could chew it it is a fabric afterall). But it's perfect for in the car and bringing to agility trials, or outdoors. I also have a wire crate that I initially used to crate train my dog. I highly recommend if your dog chews or misbehaves, then start with a wire crate first. Once he is trained, then you could get a lighter tent crate like this one.