How to Build a Truck Dog Box

If you're a dog lover, you probably take the family hound with you everywhere you go. However, if you drive a truck, you probably don't have a safe and comfortable place for the pooch inside your cab. A roomy, well-ventilated and cushioned dog box will give your dog a travel seat of his own.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 pieces 24-by-22-inch weather-treated wood
  • 4 pieces 24-by-39-inch weather-treated wood
  • Screws
  • Drill
  • Drill bits
  • 2 hinges
  • Door latch assembly kit
  • 4 large bolts and nuts
  • Sandpaper
  • Floor covering (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Drill several large ventilation holes in three of the 24-by-39 inch pieces of wood. These three pieces will act as the walls and ceiling of the dog box.

    • 2

      Drill four holes for the bolts in the remaining 24-by-39 inch section of wood, which will be the floor.

    • 3

      Screw these sections together, one at a time, along the 39-inch edge in order to form the outer shell of the dog box.

    • 4

      Drill ventilation holes into the two smaller pieces of wood. One will be the back of the box while the other will act as the door.

    • 5

      Screw one of these pieces to the back of the box, making sure it is securely attached along all four edges.

    • 6

      Hang the door on the front of the box using the hinges and latch.

    • 7

      Bolt the dog box to your truck bed's floor, using the holes you drilled earlier into the bottom of the box.

    • 8

      Sand down all the holes inside the box and make sure there are no splinters, rough edges or misdirected screws that can injure or aggravate your dog while you drive.

    • 9

      Lay down a carpet remnant, pillow, blanket or pad as floor covering for additional comfort.