Things you should consider.

When it comes to building a home away from home for your dog,

there are some aspects to consider before you start. There is

nothing worse than starting a great DIY project to build a

home for your dog and then discovering you have made a huge

mistake. So the key to how to build a dog house is to plan

ahead and make sure you use durable materials that will stand

up to the elements and follow your plans, and remember the old

adage "Measure Twice, Cut once".

One thing I personally recommend is a raised platform as the

floor of the house. This will knock down the dampness and rain

from entering. A pet door is a good thing to ad on so your dog

can stay out of the elements. You may want to add a deck or

porch to the house, so your pet has somewhere to lay around in

the sun. When using nails or screws in the construction of the

house, make absolutely sure they are driven accurately. A

stray screw or nail sticking into the interior can cause

serious injury or infection.

If your going thru your how to build a dog house guide and

your pet likes sitting on top of things, it might be worth it

to build a sloping roof rather than the peaked one. If you

decide to go for this, use materials that don’t get too hot in

the sun. A piece of CDX or external plywood painted with a

(non-toxic) preservative should suffice. Depending on just how

far you want to go, you could even add some dividers into the

interior to create an extra room or two. This is especially

useful if you have more than one dog.

A few days, a good imagination, should see your masterpiece

come to life. You will also have the satisfaction for years to

come that you built it yourself. Even if you don't now how to

build a dog house this guide with help you thru it. There

really is no end to what you can achieve once you get going.

By the way, if you get it all wrong make sure there’s room in

the dog house for you, too.