Over 50% of the population allows dogs to stay indoors and sleep on their owners' sofas and beds. For those who are interested in building a kennel for their beloved pet, here are some simple rules to follow when considering what type of shelter to offer.
1. Making sure the house is large enough
You should start building your kennel by making sure the house is large enough to accommodate the potential adult size of your pet. People enjoy having about two feet of air above us in the room to live without claustrophobia. Your dog will also be happy with so much space. The comfort zone for humans and dogs is about one-third of the height of their standing height. To find the space your dog needs, take a tape measure and measure your dog. Measuring him standing and sitting on his hips, and most importantly, measuring the total height of the dog when in the most comfortable, relaxed, and stretched position the dog can enter. Your dog should be able to see outside the front door while standing or sitting. In this way, the dog does not need to bend his front shoulders or scratch his belly to make sure the entrance is high enough. Stand on the dog and measure the width of the widest part of the animal's shoulders.
2. Lift the kennel a few inches above the ground.
Keep the kennel elevated a few inches above the ground to allow air and water to flow down. Remember the importance of ventilation and the health of your dog to keep pests out of the kennel. Make some nickel-sized holes in the wall under the eaves. Install a windbreak indoors to allow your dog to use the heat from his body to warm the area when it's very cold or windy outside. Consider adding a partial wall to allow your dog to escape bad weather. Pets can choose to sleep in the entrance room or go around the inner wall of the maze of arches to enter the sanctuary. Your beloved pet will probably like to have a pillow or some kind of bedding to sleep on.
3. Take care rain
Let the floor be just a bit slanted toward the doorway and also build the roof a little bit slanted to prevent rain from entering the kennel. Make sure the house is well insulated, but do not paint the interior.
4. Take care storms
In the United States, most storms come from the south and west, so make sure the kennel is pointing in a different direction. Most kennel plans show that the kennel doors are facing east. If that is the case, cold air cannot pass through the entrance.
5. Attach a hinge to the roof of the kennel
It is advisable to attach a hinge to the roof of the kennel. This makes it easier to clean up your dog's house. You need to clean the kennel as often as you bathe your dog.
When your dog lives outside, he deserves a comfortable place to sleep and an escape from bad weather. Hopefully, these simple kennel building tips will help you get started.
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