How to Build a Pitbull Kennel

Pit bulls can be great pets because they are incredibly loyal and devoted to their owners. This loyalty, though, can cause aggressiveness toward strangers if the pit bull senses its owner is in danger. One easy way to prevent a mishap is to provide a kennel that will allow space for your pit bull to roam and that will protect it from making erroneous decisions. Constructing a kennel is not as difficult as it may seem.

Things You'll Need

  • Measuring roller
  • Heavy-duty chain-link fencing material
  • Chain-link fence cutter
  • Post-hole digger
  • Trenching shovel
  • Polypropylene kennel cover
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Instructions

  1. How to Build a Pit Bull Kennel

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      Using a measuring roller, determine precise dimensions of the entire space that the kennel will enclose. A good size for a kennel is 16 by 16 feet. This provides enough space for the dog house, which should be about 3 by 4 feet, and running area for your pit bull. The kennel should be about 25 to 30 feet away from your house.

    • 2

      Purchase heavy-duty chain-link fencing material that will withstand weather elements as well as abuse from your pit bull.

    • 3

      Dig deep holes and ruts for the fencing material. For the posts, use a post hole digger to make the holes about 2 feet deep and 4 inches wider than the posts. For the fence, use a trenching shovel to dig a rut that is about 4 inches wide and 6 inches deep.

    • 4

      Provide shade for your pit bull by covering the kennel with a polypropylene kennel cover that breathes easily. Kennel covers are readily available at pet stores and large department stores, such as Target and Wal-Mart.

    • 5

      Develop the pit bull's kennel on the highest ground of your property. This allows rainfall to drain from the kennel to prevent the ground from becoming too muddy after storms.