Need to make a new dog house! Help?

[rebajean]

Hi everyone! It's been a long time since I've been on here.

I have a new dog, very beautiful 2 year old female named Miya. We are unsure of her breed but people say she looks like a part chow, part husky.

Anyways, when she came to us, we had thrown out, or destoryed our old dogs' houses. So she was tied to our playhouse (which she likes as it has windows!) in the winter and was perfectly fine. Well now there is no snow and she is DRAGGING that dog house everywhere in our yard. Not far but it moves around alot.

Any simple dog house plans I can make for her? I'd like to find some easy to read/view simple ones I can make for her. She will be moved to Sequin's old house area. =]

Also, a random question: Nahani's area we believe has blastos in the ground still. Is there a way we can remove it? We need another spot for our other new dog, Turbo, as well. Thank you.

[mrandrei]

Building a small wooden dog house might be the option for you. Here's an article on how to build one from http://www.wooddoghouse-4less.com/how-to-build.html:

Building a Wood Dog House Tools and Materials Needed

* Hammer
* Table saw or Circular saw
* Pen or pencil
* Plywood
* Paintbrush
* Hearing Protection
* Drill and Safety glasses.
* Carpenter's square
* Tape measure
* 1— 8' 2x4 (to be cut into 2x2's)
* 4'x8' sheet of 5/8" exterior siding
* 1— 10' 2x4, rated for outdoor use
* Shingles (optional)
* Finishing material (paint or nontoxic wood preservative)
* Nails—16d for base, 8d for house, and short roofing nails if using shingles

The first step you will have to take on this project is consider your dog's habits. For example, some dogs like to sit on top of their wood dog house. If you suspect that this may be the case with your dog, don't put any roll roofing or shingles on the top of the house since they can get hot in the summer sun. Just use an exterior plywood panel, treated with a nontoxic preservative like linseed oil.

The next step is to measure the size of your dog, his or her height sitting up, stretched out, length laying down, and measure his or her width at its widest body part which is its shoulders. When your dog is standing up, measure her from the top of her front shoulder to the ground, tell her to sit and measure her from the top of the head to the ground. Then just add about four inches to these measurements and then you are ready to proceed. Figure out how much and what lumber you will need. Thick plywood is a suitable choice for the floor, roof and side walls. After you have purchased your materials and measured and cut them, you are now ready to build the
dog house
.

Insulate the doghouse. A wood dog house should protect your animal from the elements and keep him warm. Use weatherproof plywood exterior panels to build the outside walls. Then insulate the ceiling, floor, walls with 1.5 inch Styrofoam sheets. You may also want to paint your doghouse with black or white color. If you live in a cold climate, paint the doghouse black. Black doghouses absorb heat and stay warmer. But if you live in a warm climate, paint the doghouse white. The color white reflects heat, keeping the doghouse cool.

Outdoor living is not for every dog. If your dog is old and has lived inside your house for a number of years, it will not adjust to living outside, even with a doghouse. Acclimatize your dog to outdoor living when it is young and the weather is warm. And once your dog starts sleeping in a doghouse, she should stay there. Don't bring her into your house on some nights and leave her in the doghouse on others because then she will never fully adjust to outdoor living.


Hope this helps!

[jacko]

this one also might help... http://www.outdoordoghouse-4less.com/how-to-build.html ;)

[lindsayanng]

Also, a random question: Nahani's area we believe has blastos in the ground still. Is there a way we can remove it? We need another spot for our other new dog, Turbo, as well. Thank you.


not sure what this means/

[wishbone]

Also, a random question: Nahani's area we believe has blastos in the ground still. Is there a way we can remove it? We need another spot for our other new dog, Turbo, as well. Thank you.

not sure what this means/

I was thinking too but I have to say, Rebajean you should find new and comfortable place for Turbo. Blastos I think is germ or bug or something.

[Grumble69]

I modified our dog house to make it cooler during summer time. I don't have exact instructions, but you can see where I'm going with this. It's a crude air conditioner that involves heat exchange. If you've got the tools and some of the parts, it's not too expensive.

http://cool-pets.wetpaint.com/

I apologize in advance; the site is still under construction and is a bit rough at the moment.

[Ltlpistol]

I did a google on 'blastos' and all that came up was fish tank references. It's some kind of water plant I think. Maybe it's a fungus in the ground?

[Grumble69]

Yeah, I think he's referring to blastomycosis.