Wooden Dog Houses

The Wooden Dog Houses Blues.

"I've got a house but it's not a home/ Yeah, mama, I've got a house but it's not a home/ I would rather wander the streets than sleep inside there with a dirty bone/ Wooooo..." No, this is not a blues song by T-Bone Walker or Hound Dog Taylor or Muddy Waters or Blind Dog chitlin' but it's a blues song that was written and composed by none other than your depressed, frustrated and unhappy dog and it's all because of a dilapidated and haphazard dog house that you made for him and this is what he calls "The Wooden Dog Houses Blues".

So, you think that your dog is satisfied with his little cramped cabin situated on one side of your yard, right? Wrong.  Dogs do have feelings, too, when it comes to healthy living and healthy living is not only good food but also a good home.  How could you even have the nerve to not to let him stay inside your nice warm house when all you have for him is a dog house that looks like a mini-junkyard or boiler room? Pet dogs deserve a nice home, you know and if you come to think about it, what do you think is the reason why he always stays out late at night, huh? It's because he's got no good house to come home to.  If you were in his claws, what will you expect when you come home in a trench hole and you ain't go no one to greet you with open arms, only some dirty and cramply little spaces where it's only big enough for your to lie down?

Many dog owners make the same mistakes of making a dog house just big enough for the beagle to lie around. Why, he can't even flip to one side and that is very frustrating. And to make matters worse, they build dog houses that are humid and can be very uncomfortable for a dog.

You have to measure first your dog's length and height so the doghouse will be just the right size and right size means that he can have enough space to move around freely. If your dog is still a puppy, make size adjustments in the plan so that your dog will still fit inside when he's fully grown.

Probably, the first best way to make your dog's life easier and more comfortable is to choose the right kind of material, say, the wood panels.  For many a-dog owners, they prefer to use cedar wood instead.  You see, this type of conifer tree is very sturdy and would not rot for all eternity.  Have you seen totem poles made by Indians? They have withstood the toughest of all extreme weather and time elements because they're made of cedar. Cedar woods are also free of insects and other parasites.

What's more, with regards to cleaning, cedar dog houses are easier to clean and the best way to make it even more convenient cleaning a dog house is to make the roof detachable.

A clean dog house means a clean dog and clean dog is a healthy dog. But clean is not necessarily the only thing you have to consider. You should also consider how the dog house is built to make him healthier. For instance, you need to find a dog house or build one that has raised flooring, contrary to the conventional dog houses that to build on the ground. This will help the air to circulate more freely and of course, it can prevent the water coming especially during rainy days and nights.

In conclusion, if you want to avoid your dog singing "The Wooden Dog Houses Blues", learn how to make a dog house that is totally comfortable, safe and sturdy for your dog and maybe someday, he will sing you a happy tune like "I've Got A Master & He Loves Me".