How Do You Build A Backyard Dog Kennel?
Building a backyard dog kennel gives your dog a safe place to play and be comfortable if you have to be away from home all day. It can also be a great way to house a number of dogs in a suitable and healthy environment when constructed properly. Making a backyard dog kennel is easy with all of the pre-fabricated runs carried in most construction stores or you can build your own to exact specifications with a few simple supplies. Plan your site well. This is a permanent construction project so you want to be sure it is set in a place that is convenient for your upkeep and care of the animals as well as not in the way of foot or lawn traffic. Set your kennel in a place that will not be a nuisance to your neighbors either in noise or appearance. Put it under a tree for natural shade in the heat of the summer. Lay a cement pad to enclose dogs that are known diggers. For long-term housing, cover the cement with dirt or heavy padding to cushion feet and joints. Choose a rock foundation at le
