Okay, so I finally caved and got this Bedsure elevated cot for my 70lb lab mix after seeing it everywhere. First impression? WAY better than those stuffy padded beds he used to destroy in 2 weeks!

The assembly was stupid easy - like 5 minutes tops. The poles are color-coded (bless whoever thought of that) and the instructions were actually helpful for once. My dog jumped on it before I even finished tightening the last bolt!

Major win: NO MORE OVERHEATING! The mesh keeps him cool even when he's panting like crazy after fetch sessions. And cleanup? A dream. Mud, drool, whatever - hose it off and it's good as new. Way better than dealing with machine-washable covers that never fit right after washing.

Only complaint? The screws could be sturdier. My dog's not even that heavy but they started bending after a month. Swapped them out for some heavy-duty ones from the hardware store and now it's perfect.

Pro tip: Size up! The large fits my dog now but I probably should've gone XL for growth room. Also watch for the weird sizing thing they mention - the box labels don't match the actual size inside.

10/10 would recommend to any dog parent tired of replacing beds every season. This thing's survived backyard mud, poolside lounging, and my dog's zoomies. Worth every penny!