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3 Benefits of a Hand-Built Outdoor Dog Kennel
Many pet owners have concerns about whether it is safe or even appropriate to keep their dogs outside. For some pet owners, it is a question of keeping their dog outside for a couple hours while they run errands. Other pet owners need a solution where their dog is not in the house at all. This question can be a bit anxiety inducing, so let's take a closer look at it.
Can I Keep My Dog Outside?
Yes, you can! As long as you take appropriate precautions for the safety of your dog, provide proper shelter, hydration and nutrition, and meet their exercise needs, there is no reason why you cannot keep your dog outside. It is, however, critical that you pay attention to these three areas.
If you are currently searching for a way to allow your dogs to live outside but no outside built-in pen does, you may likely finding many dog crate options that are simply not adequate and won't form a cover the three basic needs we outlined above. It is not wise to choose a solution that is merely "good enough", but rather, one a solution that will allow you and your furry friend to be comfortable and safe.
A quality chain-link kennel is not only great for the health of your dog, it's also great for you and the whole family. Knowing that your pet has its own space and will be behaving like a pet should is a far cry from the nightmare of worrying that your pet is safe or in some kind of trouble.
At Backyard Provider, we have found that the best outdoor dog kennels that are hand-built in the USA are the solution that provides you with the three-fold level of providing more than adequate safety for your dog, temperature control, and cleanliness.
Let's dive in on these three things. We are talking about basic needs for your dog here. The safety concerns for your animal are especially crucial to get right. If a predator, such as a coyote, can harm your animal, making sure they are in a safe environment is not just good ownership, it's your responsibility.
With that in mind, here are the three basic reasons a hand-built high-quality outdoor dog kennel with a floor, roof, and run will be a phenomenal outdoor option for your pet.
1. A Quality Outdoor Dog Kennel Keeps Your Dog Safe
Your dog has many ways to escape an insecure enclosure, but you also want your dog to be secure from animals outside it. If you have a fenced-in backyard or might be tempted to simply let the dog run free, however, there is still a risk that your dog will either escape or be attacked by local predators such as coyotes. Wouldn't it be great to learn the peace of mind that your pet is safe no matter what dangers are present?
It's also worth mentioning that predators like Coyotes are a real and potential problem in some parts of the country for smaller dogs in particular. So having a secure kennel in those situations is essential.
Another critical safety concern for your dog staying outside is the threat of overheating. This is why an outdoor dog kennel with high-quality roof and exterior walls is essential. There are a ton of cheap outdoor dog kennel options where the roof consists of a simple tarp. While that might work for you in the short run for some uses, it and will not provide adequate protection from the hot sun. Owning an outdoor dog kennel with a roof will allow interior surfaces such as a flooring system to maintain a temperature your dog can actually rely upon.
If your lifestyle and home needs demand that your dog stays outside the house where you are, you can't say no substitute for the peace of mind that comes with a highly secure enclosed dog kennel that is safe from both predators and problems.
2. A Quality Outdoor Dog Kennel Keeps Your Dog Warm (and Cool!)
Every breed of dog will have a bit of different requirement for keeping warm in the winter time. Indoor breeds are not meant for freezing at night in a sub-zero temperature. But most of us do not have those issues. Extreme heat like Arizona's border climate should factor special accommodation under 10 degrees Fahrenheit. It's essential that you plan for the breed of your particular dog to understand the needs of your particular dog and to have additional concerns in hot weather.
In the summertime, excessive heat may present the opposite challenge to your beloved dog. Heat strokes may occur in some breeds in extreme heat, and will be readily avoided in a kennel setup. Providing accessible shade and cooling (such as a) is essential for your dog in the summer.
Once you know and understand the particular needs of your particular breed of dog, factored in with your local climate or temperatures used in necessary for your dog. At Backyard Provider, our dog kennels are hand-built to the same basic specs as a residential house. If your breed of dog is meant to live in warm weather, and you live in a winter area of the country, then your dog will get cold and by simply staying in for a bit when this is necessary for your pup.
If your dog and climate lend to this setup, dog kennels like ours are quite suitable to reside in. This could be a DIY project for you and your family, but if you do choose to purchase an outdoor dog kennel from us, we can think it for you however you need it!
Here is a photo of a finished "unfinished" version from one of our outdoor dog kennels. Here is how we installed and finished an outdoor dog kennel for one customer who wanted to keep his dog cool in the heat. Including the side walls that allow you to effectively run a space heater and/or air conditioner, and add work for either or both capacities of heating and cooling the kennel!
3. A Quality Outdoor Dog Kennel Keeps Your Dog Clean
Cleanliness and sanitation is important for your dogs' health and nobody wants to see a muddy dog. This is why having an outdoor dog kennel with a floor just makes so much sense. One of the pitfalls of just building a fence to keep your dog at bay is that they probably lack the ability to follow them around the yard and create a muddy patch in all over the yard. All it takes is one simple rain event and your dog will need a bath, but not only that.
A quality chain-link kennel is not only good for the health of your dog, it's also good for you and your family. After you come from the day you can be assured that your dog will be clean enough to spend the evening curled up with you on the couch. You won't say no substitute for the feeling of rest when your dog stays outside.
Explore Our Dog Kennel Collection
While there are other creatively creative environments to effectively keep your dog inside, a high-quality all-in-one dog kennel with a roof and floor that can easily keep your dog safe, comfortable, and clean is a great choice. Check out the following gallery for different options that we have hand-built here at Backyard Provider. They can be customized to various sizes and styles. You will end up with a perfect high-end home for your dogs!
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