Today, a dog in a city apartment is not uncommon. If earlier the maintenance of a dog in an apartment was considered as inadequate behavior of people, then at the present time it is quite normal. At the same time, the apartment contains both small dogs and large pets. Basically, the choice of dog depends on the free living space and the preferences of the future owner.

If you are in the ranks of dog breeders, then you must have heard about accessories such as dog houses. Simply put, this is a kind of street dog kennels that can be found in almost every house in the village. Of course, the difference between them is not only in size, but also the material from which they are made. If wood is mainly used for the manufacture of dog kennels or, in extreme cases, bricks, the houses are often made of cloth.

Content

• 1 Types of dog houses
• 2 What requirements should meet the dog house
• 3 What to consider when choosing and creating a dog house
• 4 Making a house with your own hands

Types of dog houses

Dog houses can act as a real house, which has both windows and doors. There are also products that can be used as a padded stool. But modern houses are very popular. hi-tech style or in the form of medieval castles.

Owners of large apartments like to install large houses for dogs, which are equipped not only with furniture, but also air conditioning. Such houses are often combined with lawn and garden, and for true lovers of their pet, installing a small pool is not a problem. Of course, this option is only possible in a large apartment, where a separate room can be allocated to a pet.

For an average apartment the best option is pet bedwhich has walls and a roof. Such beds can be made in the form of kennels, cradles or mink. Such products are quite soft and warm.

Beds with walls and a roof are best suited for dogs of dwarf breeds. It is these little pets that need care and protection, and a house can give them that. This kind of shelter will satisfy all the needs of both the owner and his pet. When choosing houses should pay special attention to them. reliability and comfort.

What requirements should meet the dog house

If you decide to buy or make a house for your pet yourself, then you should know that these products must meet certain requirements. So, dog house should meet dog breed, and most importantly its size. After all, the larger the house, the more comfortable the dog will feel. It is also worth considering in which position your pet sleeps, preferably.

If the dog often sleeps, curled up, then you can opt for oval or triangular houses, which you can easily put in the corner of the room and thus save a lot of space. For dogs that prefer to lie on their side with legs extended, the best option would be rectangular house.

An important factor is pet shaggy. The fact is that shaggy dogs in the summer can be hot in a closed house. The only way out of this situation is to buy a house in which you can easily remove the roof. Thus, the dog will rest in a kind of couch with sides.

As for the basis for the house, it can be made of various materials. So, for this can be used:

• plastic;
• plywood;
• furniture chipboard.

Regardless of the base material, it is always sheathed with a soft material that allows you to create comfortable living conditions for your pet.

What to consider when choosing and creating a dog house

In order to create a comfortable environment for your pet to live in, and also make it easier to take care of the house, some nuances should be taken into account when choosing or making it. For example, it is better to give preference to houses that have removable covers. Thus, you can easily remove and wash them, and at the same time give the product a pristine look. It is also worth considering the material from which these covers are made. The best option is a natural fabric that does not cause allergies in pets. Summer version of the house can be made from cotton or flax. In winter, it is better to give preference to wool, which will provide warm conditions of detention.

If you have a small pet in your house, then you should know that they are very difficult to tolerate drafts and cold. This feature is worth considering when choosing or creating a house. The best option is to install the house at a certain height from the floor level. So, the product can be installed on small legs or stand.

Special attention should be paid to litter for dogs. Often, for these purposes they use special mattresses. The mattress, like the whole house, should have a removable cover. Paralon can be used as a filler. But, there are special mattresses for dogs, which are stuffed with buckwheat husk. The main advantage of this filler is that it can not grow fleas.

Making a house with your own hands

Dog houses can be bought at any store that sells pet food and accessories. But, if you really love your dog, then the best option would be to create a home with your own hands.

The easiest way is to create a house from old suitcase. In order to house stood steadily, legs can be attached to the suitcase. To do this, you can use the legs of the cabinet, which has long been gathering dust in the closet, or purchase new ones in the furniture store. The next stage is lay pillow, which can be bought on the market or sew yourself. Thus, you will create a kind of mattress for your pet. The best option would be a padding cushion that is trimmed with a coarse cloth.

You can also create complete houses, similar to those sold in stores. When choosing materials for the future home it is worth considering some nuances. The base of the house can be made of various materials. Of course, the most suitable option is considered polyurethane foam. Such material can very easily repeat and remember the contours of the pet's body. Such material can be used both in the house for puppies, and for adult pets. The litter should be thick and covered with thick fabric. When making a house for a puppy, it is worth considering that they grow quite quickly. And, if you do not want to redo a house in a few months, then it’s worth create it for growth.

The frame must be stable and reliable. This is especially true of those who have small children in the house who can use the house as a chair or a playground. If the frame is fragile, then the child can injure the pet as a result.

So, a dog house can be created for such technology:

• Take measurements with a pet. So, you can determine not only the width and length of the house, but also the height of the roof. It is worth remembering that the house is made for growth.
• As a litter, you can use the usual Styrofoam. In order to protect the material from the dog's teeth, it must be sheathed with a thick cloth.
• Перед тем как обшивать polyurethane foam, который используется в качестве основания, тканью, на него стоит put oilcloth. Thus, the base can be protected from moisture and, thereby, prolong its service life.
• In order to create removable covers, to an old pillowcase or other fabric you need attach Velcro.
• To decorate the roof, walls and floor structures with a cloth. Put the design together.
• The entrance to the house can be arranged a curtain. In order to help your pet get used to the new monastery, you can put his favorite toy or treat in the house.

You can also make houses in the form of a tent. These houses are made for cats and dogs. For the summer, you can create the usual deckchair without roof and walls. Options for houses quite a lot. The main thing is the desire to create optimal conditions for living for your pet. To create a house is not necessary to purchase any materials. It can be easily created from what is at hand and has not been used for a long time for its intended purpose.