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Here's a Review of Dog Houses Available Online

Are Dog Houses even necessary?

Some dogs refuse all offerings of dog houses. This can be a function of the dog not being crate trained (click here for more on crate training). Other dogs are drawn to the 'den' like encloses of dog houses. However, most dog will require some enticement to accept dog houses and this can take some time.

You can entice a dog to accept the dog house by:

• Using dog houses as a feeding station for your pet - this increases the ability for the dog to associate pleasure with the new environment.
• Putting toys in dog houses - get the dog's favorite toy and place in inside the dogs house.
• Placing chewy treats in dog houses - this bribes the dog, though ensure your dog does not expect a treat every time.

These tips are designed to help your dog to accept the new environment of the doghouse and feel comfortable in it.

What dog houses are best for You?

Dog houses are essentially used to protect pets from the elements, including sun, wind and cold weather. Here are some factors to consider when reviewing which dog houses are appropriate for your dog:

• Check the designs of Dog Houses - assess dog houses design requirements, based on the environment you live in. In hot climates, review dog houses that are well vented. While in cold and damp climates, doghouses with good insulation become a priority. Click on this link to view some basic designs of dog houses. 

• Check the size of Dog Houses - assess the size of dog houses and again, do so with your environment and climate in mind. Large, well vented dog houses may not be appropriate in cool climates where smaller dog houses with good insulation may be more suitable.

• If you want to Build a Dog Houses - In order to build a dog house, you will need to refer to a dog house plan. Click here for our dog house plans. These are various ready prepared DIY wooden dog houses which you can construct yourself. These come in various sizes and can take the hassle out of ordering the wood to size according to the plans. If you are looking for ease of construction, consider the structural foam plastic dog houses, which simply screw together and provide excellent warmth in the winter and are cooler in the summer. Plus they're lightweight and easy to clean.

No dog house is complete without a Bed for the Dog.

Dog beds are essential as they make the floor of dog houses softer to lie on. It's important to wash the beds regularly, so look for dog beds that are washable and easy to dry. Dog beds provide a good form of insulation, which can prevent complications of the joints resulting from lying on cold, hard floors.

A common problem with dog beds, is that they can harbor fleas. No amount of flea powder and cleaning will prevent reinfestion when the dog goes back to its bed. Hence, it is a good idea to consider dog beds with cedar chips inside them. Cedar chips act as a natural flea repellent, which can prevent infestation. Click here to review the various types of dog beds, ranging from standard dog bed mats to Orthopedic and heated dog beds.

 

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