Though dog houses seem simple and easy, there are still lots of factors that should be considered to ensure that your dog is safe and comfortable inside its home. This article will sort out some of the basic factors you should keep in mind in building home for your pet.

Size: Most of us would really want to build a spacious doghouse so our pet can move freely inside. You may think you’re making your dog a favor on this, but the truth is you’re just making your pet feel more uncomfortable inside. Dogs generate enough heat on their own to warm their bodies, that’s why you should only build a house where your full-grown dog can turn around inside, walk in and out and stretch completely. If the space is too big, you’re dog won’t be able to warm the house during cold seasons.

Ventilation: Venting the peaks of the house can make a huge difference for your dog. In hot seasons, good airflow from these vents will keep your pet from extreme heat. And in cold or damp seasons, your dog’s moist breathe which steams the house will not cause molds to form inside the room. You can also cover the doorway of the doghouse with flaps to block cold air from getting inside the doghouse.

Keep it off the ground: Elevate the doghouse from the ground, this will keep your dog safe from the harshness of damp soil, and also prevent the woods from rotting fast. Also, keep the house safe from other elements such as wind, water and rain Overhanging the doorways and vents and tighten joints and seams.

Always use dog-friendly materials: Any part of the doghouse that comes into contact with your pet must be safe and animal-friendly. Use untreated woods for the frame, floor and walls of the house. Using pressure-treated woods for the base frame is also advisable in making a doghouse. This kind of wood is infused with arsenic and heavy metals, making it very sturdy in withstanding moist and all types of weather. Just remember not to use this kind of wood in areas of the house that will come into contact of your dog, as it can be poisonous. Also, make sure that this kind of wood doesn’t overlap so your dog won’t be able to bite it. If it does, you can cover it with plywood scraps and other scrap woods. When using this kind of wood, make sure you protect your self from its chemicals. You can use gloves and wear masks in building a doghouse with this material.