My Frenchie was reluctant to go inside. She wasn’t frightened just not sure. So, I threw her bone inside and she went in. I picked up the carrier while she was inside and it held her. As you know Frenchies are heavy.She has enough room to turn around. I put a mini crib sheet over the pad that she lays on to keep it clean. It was very easy to assemble even to put on the wheels. So far, it’s worth the money.