Since it's quiet thick and that the lining is not removable, it's true that the drying part took time. It was dried after 2 days on the heater for us. So in winter, if your dog likes dirt like mine, it's a piece of work if you want it clean by all times. Also after washing it a few times, the top part tends to fall a little. All that apart, our cocker loves it and really adopted it.