Do provide your dog with a wood structure as wood is the
best insulator known to man
Do have a shingled, wood roof to reduce the sun's heat and maintain
adequate heat retention
Do have a door to the dog's box for the cold months
Do raise the doghouse off the ground for better temperature
control and to deter flea infestation
Do use bedding such as cedar shavings or a dense foam pad that
is moisture-proof so fleas can't penetrate
Do include a roof or awning over the dog run for extra shade
and protection from severe weather
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Don't purchase a house that is too big for your
dog - especially in colder climates
Don't put your dog in a plastic house. It's too cold in winter
and too hot in summer
Don't leave door closed during hot months. Either remove
or tie open doors to increase interior ventilation
Don't place kennel directly on the ground where moisture or excessive
cold is present
Don't use carpet, fabric, straw, towels or blankets for bedding.
Body heat, moisture and darkness will attract fleas, ticks and fungus |
