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by Liberatore K9 on 23 February 2014 - 15:02
I think the spacer I used was 3/16" but I'll have to double check it. I haven't had any problems with any dogs getting toes or nails stuck.
Also, I'm sure you guys know this, but in cold climate make sure your boxes/houses are small enough for the dogs body heat to keep warm in the winter. If you want to add a 'hall' to that make the divider removable for summer so they have a bigger area in the heat. Also, if you want to heat it, make a double roof, the iside part can be made of expanded metal and dropped or hinged down, then an insulated solid roof on top of that, give enough clearance to add a heater in beteween the two layers and you don't have to worry about your dog getting at the heat source, you can do the same with a wall if you want to use a wall heater. This method also allows you to keep the solid roof lifted in the summer to allow heat to escape, you can even add a fan over the top to help circulate air, or put an AC unit in the shed. Another option is a small propane heater to heat the entire shed/dog area. They make some great ventless heaters right now that are safe to use inside.
Ang
Also, I'm sure you guys know this, but in cold climate make sure your boxes/houses are small enough for the dogs body heat to keep warm in the winter. If you want to add a 'hall' to that make the divider removable for summer so they have a bigger area in the heat. Also, if you want to heat it, make a double roof, the iside part can be made of expanded metal and dropped or hinged down, then an insulated solid roof on top of that, give enough clearance to add a heater in beteween the two layers and you don't have to worry about your dog getting at the heat source, you can do the same with a wall if you want to use a wall heater. This method also allows you to keep the solid roof lifted in the summer to allow heat to escape, you can even add a fan over the top to help circulate air, or put an AC unit in the shed. Another option is a small propane heater to heat the entire shed/dog area. They make some great ventless heaters right now that are safe to use inside.
Ang
by Jenni78 on 23 February 2014 - 16:02
Wow, Ang, that's small. I wouldn't have thought to go that small for drainage reasons.
I'm trying to decide box size right now. I've made about 14 drawings to scale of different sizes. I know they are too big, but they will be totally insulated on all 6 sides and have smaller doors, plus, the boxes themselves are going to be inside the main part of the back of the building which will also be insulated. I'm erring on the bigger side so an adult GSD longer in body can stretch out if they want to lie in there when it's not freezing cold. I also want them big enough that a litter of pups at 8-12 weeks old can fit in there comfortably. I may only make one big one and the rest smaller. I think I am probably worrying too much.
I'm trying to decide box size right now. I've made about 14 drawings to scale of different sizes. I know they are too big, but they will be totally insulated on all 6 sides and have smaller doors, plus, the boxes themselves are going to be inside the main part of the back of the building which will also be insulated. I'm erring on the bigger side so an adult GSD longer in body can stretch out if they want to lie in there when it's not freezing cold. I also want them big enough that a litter of pups at 8-12 weeks old can fit in there comfortably. I may only make one big one and the rest smaller. I think I am probably worrying too much.
by northwoodsGSD on 23 February 2014 - 18:02
I really like the design Ang described!! May have to borrow the top for when we redo our dog boxes :) We did the rest about the same as she said.
by LynOD on 24 February 2014 - 18:02
I have a three run kennel. Each kennel has an insulated dog house in it(which does take up some room as opposed to the houses being outside the run), but my dogs dont' spend too much time out there. Only in nice weather during the day when I work. Last year we remodeled our entire house in and out. We put in a paver patio. There were pavers left so we made a kennel floor out of them came out beautiful. My dogs do not soil in their kennels but if they did easy to clean with a house and scrub brush.
But if I were you Jen I would use the pine. You could always put stall mats over it if you found it was wearing too much. I used stall mats in my old kennel, the only problem with them was that they do heat up in the sun. My kennel only has a shade topper not a roof. With a roof I would think if you needed to use mats you could without issue.
Looks really nice though
Lyn
But if I were you Jen I would use the pine. You could always put stall mats over it if you found it was wearing too much. I used stall mats in my old kennel, the only problem with them was that they do heat up in the sun. My kennel only has a shade topper not a roof. With a roof I would think if you needed to use mats you could without issue.
Looks really nice though
Lyn
by Jenni78 on 24 February 2014 - 19:02
Thank you, Lyn.
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