tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56772379307805335592023-06-20T06:36:57.894-07:00Animal EthicsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04721458196730063881noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677237930780533559.post-59252809219820139292013-12-22T15:11:00.000-08:002013-12-22T15:11:30.791-08:00How To Choose The Right Size For The Dog HouseSo you have finally decided to let your <a href="http://dogsarena.com/top-10-best-dog-breeds-for-apartments/" target="_blank">dog have a new home</a>. That is a very
nice gesture you have made and the dog will thank you for that. There is
nothing as fulfilling as watching your pet wander in and out if their own house,
getting some relief from the scorching Sun or relaxing after a hard day of bone
fetching.<br />
There some questions you need to ask yourself before you build or purchase a
new <a href="http://www.houzz.com/dog-house" target="_blank">dog house</a>. The questions are:<br />
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Where will you place the house dog?</div>
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What direction will the house aim?</div>
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How close to your house should it be? </div>
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What type of material will you use?</div>
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What will the color be?</div>
But the most important question that you need to ask is 'What will the size of
the dog house be?’<br />
This is the most important thing when choosing a dog house. Your pet could
end up so uncomfortable in the house that they might decide not to go inside
the dog house at all; leaving you disappointed.<br />
Below are the basic rules for sizing the dog house.<br />
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The roof height of the dog house should be as
high as the tallest part of the pet’s head, while the dog is standing up
straight. And even though it is not compulsory to have the door as high as its
roof, still you must give the animal the ability to comfortably stand up in the
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The length of the dog house should be more than
the dog, including the tail. This will accommodate a full lying or standing by
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The width of the dog house must be wider than
the dog’s body length, not including the tail. The dog should have room to turn
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If you have more than one dog sharing the house, make sure that the
measurements pertain to the largest pet. If the dog house is too big, it will only
act as a large shelter, and will not offer much insulation or protection during
the colder days.<br />
In addition to the basic standard design, there are other ways of making the
dog house even better and protect the dog from the harsh elements. Extend the front
of the roof and install a deck or patio under it. This will raise the pet off
the ground and protect it from the harsh elements.<br />
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Now these are the basic standard measurement requirements for buying or building
your dog house.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04721458196730063881noreply@blogger.com0