Dog House Designs

Dog House Designs
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Saturday, February 27, 2010

Your Must-Know Guide to Dog House Design



When considering a dog house for your pet – Size clearly does matter, which we have covered, however other elements should not be overlooked.

Ventilation – typically a dog house will be vented at the highest point in the roof. For a peaked roof this would be at the crest. Hot air needs to escape in warm climates and summer months.

Elevation – where you are positioning the dog house, does it require that it be raised to avoid it filling with water when it rains or snow melts? If it is a low lying area you may want a raised platform to avoid flooding inside.

Maintenance – the exterior of your dog house is like any other wood that you have outside, you pressure wash, stain and seal your deck every year or two, so you should be caring for the dog house the same way. Cedar is a preferred wood for outdoor use. Cedar trees are grown for their durable (decay-resistant) scented wood, resistance to weather which makes it ideal for outdoor applications. With proper care these dog houses can last for years!

Temperature control – you can add insulation to the dog house for use in cold climates. You can even mount a heater/air conditioning unit for the perfect climate all year round. When you go to the additional length of insulating or adding a heater/ AC don’t forget a flap or door so that the air temperature inside can remain fairly consistent.

Materials – keep in mind that all materials should be free of harmful oils; CFC’s and the insulation should be something harmless to your pet. A barrier should be put up on the inside to protect the layer of insulation however the barrier and the insulation should not be susceptible to splintering, cracking or be toxic to the pets in the event that then chew at it.

Your pets comfort is important and you need to think of your choices in the dog house designs to give them a dry space with comfortable temperatures. When you review your list of options for materials however your pet’s safety needs to take precedence

Heater/Air conditioning units: currently on Backorder but will soon be available at Doowaggle

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