dog house suggestions

[DT Tran]

anybody have any dog house suggestions for an outside chainlink kennel (kennel is 10'x5')?

i've seen those igloos and the barrel types; i'm not sure if there are any significant differences.

thanks
dt

[Greg Seddon]

DT take a look at Dog Den 2 from K-9 Kondo Inc.
www.k-9kondo.com

DT check this out for a Kennel
http://www.optionsplus.com/

[Thomas D]

I have 2 Dog Den 2's and think they are great.

[hxman]

http://www.doghouseplans.com/

[DT Tran]

thanks for the suggestions.

i think i'll go with the k-9 kondo barrel type; i like the fact that it is elevated to avoid the rain.

[rtapia]

http://www.doghouseplans.com/

$30 seems pricey for just the plans

[olclamman]

dt
you can down load plans for free from this site
www.animalhumanesociety.org nice house easy to build
oc

[vermonster]

Here's a direct link to the plans cited above (PDF reader required)

http://animalhumanesociety.org/PDF/doghouse_plan.pdf

The only thing they seem to leave out, is ceiling insulation, which is important innorthern climates. I don't put down insulation in the floor, but do use a rubber stall mat for comfort.

If you make the top 36" in width, you can use a single piece of "ice and water barrier" or similar to ensure it won't leak even if flat (or very low pitch). I find that 1/4"/foot is sufficient to prevent pooling of water, but still allows the dog to lay on top.

I personally don't hinge the roof, just make it lift off. I run 5/4 x 4 trim board. This allows me to prop the roof up on 2" blocks in the summer for ventilation, but still have rain protection.

If you've got a chewer, you'll need to put metal edging on outside corners--wallboard L trim works well and is inexpensive.

Here's a look at the type of inside I build:



And some additional plans (you are looking at the back corner):


Hope that helps.


VT