If You Are to Build a Dog House
As your pet deserves a comfortable bed, so does he needs to have a house that he can claim as his own.
Generally speaking, dogs need a solitary place to rest though it appeals to them if they interact with the family. This off course depends on your dog breeds. Some dogs prefer to sleep the whole day away or rest at the foot of your bed, and in some cases your own bed. many though likes to go outdoors or sleep in their own houses. So it is but fitting that you provide your dog with a place where he may retreat when he’s tired or a hideaway when everyone gets too busy with the house affairs.
You may buy your dog house in many pet shops and pet stores which specializes in designing and making dog houses. It is not surprising to see the variety of forms. However, you may also construct a dog house yourself.
Starting with your dog house
The dog must fit into the house and he’ll be comfortable. The rule of thumb in sizing your dog house is to provide enough space for which your full-grown dog may stand inside, stretch fully and turn around comfortably. Many times, it is really quite tempting to build a big dog house, however this will take away the warmth during cold months. During these months, it is necessary for dogs to generate enough heat, now if the dog house is too roomy, your dog might not be able to keep the warmth inside.
Build the dog house off the ground. This prevents your pet from getting damped by the soil and may also lengthen the life of the dog house as the materials wont rot too easily. This would also allow the constant flow of air beneath.
Eliminate the chance of it becoming destroyed by weather elements. This means that all seams must be tightly connected so that rain, snow and wind won’t penetrate it.
It must be properly ventilated. An efficient airflow will keep your pet from overheating during summer while in winter, mold will be prevented from forming when your dog’s breath gets too moist. Vents laced on the peak of the dog house will do the appropriate job for this problem. Additionally, allowing the house to be well ventilated will not make it a conducive lace for fleas and other insects to thrive inside.
Pressure-treated woods are best for constructing the dog house as they are built with heavy metals designed purposely for added strength and extended life. However, this may be poisonous for you pet, so avoid using it as material for the floor, the walls or any part of the dog house which may come in contact with your pets body. Also, when dealing with the pressure-treated woods, use protective masks and gloves. In effect, you must observe the use of animal-friendly construction materials and be wary of anything that will come in contact with your dog’s body which points you to using only untreated materials for the walls, the ceiling and the floor of the house (e.g. untreated plywood or softwood).
Likewise, allow the entryway to be a bit slanted towards the outside of the house, this will keep the water from flooding the floor.
Also, customize the underlying structure in the way that the basic house will be fit for other structures that you would want to attached while all the while keeping the house’s stability and strength.