How to Build a Doghouse

An abode for your dog is merely a smaller, stripped-down version of your own home. Building a doghouse is an easy weekend project - here's an overview of the steps you'll take.

Things You'll Need

  • Dog Beds
  • Dog Blankets
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Instructions

    • 1

      Evaluate your dog's needs. How cold or hot is it where you live? What kind of dog do you have - long-haired, short-haired, husky or skinny? Is your dog outdoors most of the time?

    • 2

      Develop and draw a structural plan for your doghouse. You'll need to accommodate your pooch's size, the weather and such convenience factors as accessibility for cleaning.

    • 3

      Purchase or gather the supplies you'll need for building - adding such extras as insulation or roofing shingles if your doghouse plans become grander.

    • 4

      Build your doghouse according to your plan; consider building it on the spot where you'd like to have it sit.