| Today more than ever it is important to provide | | | | the water spillsthey won't get soaked to the |
| our canine companionswith a safe living | | | | bone. |
| environment regardless of where we live. Many | | | | The final size of your kennel depends on how |
| statesand cities require dogs have proper housing | | | | much room you have and how big yourdog is. |
| both inside and out. | | | | |
| Neighborhood associations are jumping on this | | | | Tip #3: What is the kennel made of. |
| bandwagon and requiringthat dog owners keep | | | | You will find dozens of different materials used in |
| their dogs confined to their yards using | | | | the creation of kennels butthe more durable and |
| outdoorkennels that are surrounding by fences. | | | | tough the material the better. |
| Whatever your thoughts on the subject providing | | | | Indoor kennels made from plastic are easily |
| a nice kennel set upfor your dog is a great way | | | | destroyed by some dog breeds. Wirekennels |
| to give them a secure way to enjoy theoutdoors | | | | offer more freedom of sight and are stronger |
| or for keeping them out of trouble during the | | | | than their plastic counterpartsbut some dogs can |
| night in your home. | | | | still escape from them. |
| We have a lot to cover so lets jump right in shall | | | | For indoors wire, chain link, and plastic are options |
| we... | | | | but I would suggest you gowith a wire or chain |
| Tip #1: Location, Location, Location. | | | | link indoor kennel before you go plastic. However, |
| If you are planning to put the kennel outside you | | | | if spaceis an issue the plastic kennels are an |
| will require a different setup than if you want to | | | | option. |
| set the kennel up in doors. | | | | For outdoors chain link is the most popular choice. |
| Indoor kennels are bit smaller and are made of | | | | You can get custom kennelsmade by some |
| either wire, chain link, or plastic. | | | | companies the prices for those are quite a bit |
| Outdoor kennels are usually larger and are made | | | | more than a regularchain link kennel. |
| of chain link fencing. Either wayyou need to know | | | | Tip #4: Comfort. |
| where you want to put the kennel before you | | | | If you are going to put up an outside kennel be |
| decide on what kindof kennel you want to buy. | | | | sure to provide a roof or somecover from the |
| Tip #2: Size. | | | | elements. |
| Kennels both indoor and outdoor should be big | | | | Putting an igloo dog house with a flap over the |
| enough for the dog to move around in. | | | | frontwill give your dog a nice place to seek |
| Outdoor kennels should offer plenty of room to | | | | shelter in bad weather and puttinga top on the |
| move around in so the dog can movefrom one | | | | kennel will shield your pooch from the sun. |
| side to another easily and have plenty of space | | | | In the end, there is more to a dog kennel than |
| for resting as well. | | | | some fencing and a dog. Put somethought into |
| Indoor kennels will be a bit smaller but should still | | | | your set up to ensure your dog has a secure, |
| offer your dog plenty of roomto move around in | | | | happy, home to livein. |
| so they don't have to lay in their own mess or if | | | | |