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