Do You Know How to Build A Doghouse

The best place for your dog to live is always indoors with you but if that just can't work for some reason then you must provide a comfortable and safe place for your dog to sleep while it is outdoors.

There are a few things all doghouses need to keep their dog safe - so let's discuss a few of them now.

So lets get started:

For a dog to live comfortably outdoors a doghouse should:

• be placed on a high, well-drained site.
• be large enough for the dog to turn around, stand up, or lie down comfortably.
• be located in an area with outdoor shade during the summer.
• be raised off the ground but protected underneath to keep wind, etc. from getting underneath the doghouse.
• have the door facing east or south to help protect if from the wind.
• be painted with non-toxic paint, light-colored in hot climates, dark-colored paint is better in cooler climates. Where seasonal changes occur, a moderate green is most practical.

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The dog house itself should have:

• a removable roof for easy cleaning.
• a pitched roof to provide for better drainage.
• some sort of roof overhang to keep rain/snow out of the entrance.
• a doorway that is placed off center so that the dog can be protected from chilly drafts.
• a doorway that has some sort of covering such as a baffle or a canvas flap.
• proper insulation for your area.
• clean, dry bedding at all times. Shredded newspaper, carpet remnants, cedar or pine shavings, straw, or hay can be good choices of bedding.

So, the next time you need to build a doghouse (if ever), keep these ideas in mind and you should be able to create a doghouse worthy of your dogs safety and health - not to mention its pride.

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