Dog House Plans

What a crazy guy.  This is Bimmer, he gets plenty of rest.  I don’t think he would be happy in a dog house, how about you.  He would need a big comfy leather chair in his dog house.  I don’t know if I have seen any dog house plans that include the room for a big leather chair.  Hey, we could be on to something new.   I did get a new puppy for Christmas.  He is a cute boy, I think I will build him a sassy little dog house for inside the house.  Instead of crate training him, I’ll get a good set of small dog house blueprints and build him a cute one, that he will love.   I’ll paint it so it matches the inside of my house.  Oh, my kids are going to love this project.

Maybe I'll put my husband in it.

My daughter decided that our big old bulldog needed a dog house.  Even though we live in Florida and he has been an inside dog for a very long time, she got this wild idea that Lou needed a doghouse.  So, I figured why not.  It will be some nice bonding time between us.  I can teach her about tool safety and how to follow directions.  Then, one weekend we can paint it, all pretty tropical colors and walla, Louie will love it. 

So, I go buy some wood.  I have no idea how much to buy.  I started thinking this is harder than I thought.  I need quality doghouse blueprints.  How big should the darn thing be.  Is he going to even go in it.  So, I started thinking about Lou.  He is not a digger, he is pretty lazy over all.  One thing he really likes is to get on top of things. Like couches, chairs, boxes, cars.  He loves to be inside the car. I swear if I could afford it I would buy him one of his own, so he could just lay in his car all day.  Anyway, we decided to build a dog house with a flat roof.  This way, he can get on top of it.  What a great idea.  We got some good dog house plans and it saved us so much time and aggrivation.  We had such a good time bonding together.  And you know what.  Louie does love his doghouse.  Of course he loves getting on top of it more than in it, but hey, its his.

Now, If I put 4 tires on it, he might love it even more.  Oh, better yet,  My husband is in the doghouse alot, maybe he should spend a couple of nights in it. 

OH…just kidding….I hope he doesn’t read this post.

If your dog lives primarily outside, you will want to make sure he receives quality shelter.  This means you need excellent doghouse blueprints.   Because your dog is outside in the cold of winter he needs to be protected from the ice, snow, rain, and heat in the summer.  If you build him an insulated dog house, it will also protect him from the heat of summer, and keep him cool.

An insulated dog house keeps your pooch warm in the winter and cool in the summer.  If you plan on purchasing a dog house, I have seen the prices run from $197.00 all the way up to $497.00.  These houses usually arrive in a big box that you have to assemble anyway.   So, why not get a doghouse blueprint.  Follow the step by step instructions and make Fido a dog house that he and you will be proud of.

A dog house all the other pups in the neighborhood will howl after

Building a large dog house is a great family bonding experience.  If you have kids this is a good time to teach them about tool safety, how to follow directions and more.  Let them go wild and paint the dog house, help decide on the size, where the door should be, things like that.

Let the kids “pimp the dog house.” 

A few things to remember when using dog house plans.

• Should you build a dog house with a flat roof?  Or a removable roof?
• How big should the dog house be?
• Should you put blankets or straw in the dog house?
• Where should the door be located?  Do you need a door closure?

Some folks feel they need to supply an electric heater for the outside winter dog.  I have mixed feelings about this.  First of all, the dog could chew through the wire.  Second of all, how do you know it is always working?  I have seen discs that can be heated in the microwave and then put in the dog house.  I have not used them, and really don’t know how long the heat would last.  But, I think it is a better option than an electric cord.

Most big fury dogs like an Siberian Husky wouldn’t have any trouble staying out in the cold.  But, a little tea cup poodle would.  So, make sure we use some common sense on this.

Now, get building.