Dog House Plans: Keep Your Dog Comfy, Build a Dog House
Article by Janet D. Lugciano
Maintain your dog comfy by building him his very own dog house. This can be a enjoyable weekend endeavor the entire family can share in.
Before you begin, pick a good site. Wind, rain, snow, etc.. are factors to take into factor when you pick and choose a spot for the dog house. Look for an area that is fairly leveled, and will not puddle when it rains.
Know that you have chosen a site, measure your dog to get an idea of the dimension of house to build. You might need to make adjustments to your dog house plans to obtain the correct size house for your dog.
Make sure you are aware of the size you will be building. You do not want to build it and after that notice it is too undersized. You as well do not want to oversize the house. In the wintry weather, the dog's body heat is what helps to heat up the house. If the dog is small and the dog house is to big, the dog can not heat the area. The house needs to be sized just large enough for the dog to turn around. Average, this is an extra twelve inches in width, height, and depth to your dog's size. You can adjust the size to fit your needs.
Now you will want to choose your dog house plans. You can choose to sketch your own plans. With a little experience in construction, this is a pretty simple thing to do. Researching how-to books on building dog houses will also be of allot of help when sketching your own plans. This way your dog house is customized to exactly what your pet needs. If this is more of a challenge than you wish for, there are an abundance of websites that offer free plans. Simply go online and search for the plan that meets your needs. If this still is not what you are looking for, there are a variety of websites that have plans for sale.
Last but not least will be the construction of the dog house. This is a rather easy project, that in most cases can be done with ordinary household tools. Several of these tools will probably consist of a tape measure, saw, and a hammer. Having power tools will make this task easier and quicker. The plans you have selected should give you a material list, this will give you a good hint on what materials you will need to acquire.
The whole family can be involved in building this project for your pet. With a little forethought, some plans, and a little labor, your family pet can have a home of his own.
If however you feel you lack the skills to build a dog house. You can always purchase a prefabricated kit. A kit will be easier and faster to set up. You can find kits at pet stores and also online stores. There are lots of sizes and designs to choose from. So, if you do not have the time or skills to build it yourself, consider a kit, it's fast and simple.
About the Author
Dog house plans will make building easier. Having plans to follow, and a material list will come in handy if you are building it yourself. Visit my site for a list of free plans, and more information on building a dog house.
