having a square one 8x8 with a 3x4 house in one corner i wish i had a longer one. A square one never seems to give them a great distance from their relieving area to their food area. I am moving this summer and was just thinking about this process.
I will be building a long by narrow kennel 15-20'x4' with the house outside the kennel. Also if I can I will make his house in the garage so that he gains the protection from it. This gives him plenty of room to run and relieve himself as I do shift work and sometimes I am unable to come home for 12-15 hours. Also I will be covering half of the run with a roof and the other half will be open so that he can sit in the sun, or snow, if he wants.
I will note that I am a rookie as well so if someone had a idea you like better go for it.
Lee