Such structures are not built for every four-legged friend. If he belongs to large breeds and his main duty is to protect the house and the area adjacent to it, then this building cannot be dispensed with. It will serve as a home for him all year round, help keep everything clean and tidy, and also create comfortable conditions for keeping the animal. Before starting work, it is necessary to clearly understand what should be the result.

We develop a drawing with the dimensions of the enclosure for the dog, taking into account all the nuances

To correctly draw a drawing with the dimensions of the dog enclosure, you need First of all, find out the height of the pet:

1. 6 m2 of area is reserved for an animal whose height is a maximum of 50 cm.

2. 8 m2 of area is required for an animal with a minimum height of 50 and a maximum of 65 cm.

3. 10 m2 of area is given to an animal with a height exceeding 65 cm.

Dimensions are given with the expectation that only one individual will live in this area. If there are more individuals or their establishment is planned, then for each additional tenant the parameter increases by one and a half times.

dog kennel drawing
outdoor dog kennel

The following components should be included in the construction scheme:

1. The area in which the winter road will be placed (closed room).

2. In the winter road, part of the area will be set aside for a booth (its size should correspond to the height of the pet, no more).

3. Next to the winter road there will be a platform (a platform raised above the ground).

4. Between the platform and the exit outside the perimeter of the site, a green zone should be placed (preferably not bare ground, but with a lawn planted on it).

dog kennel
dog kennel with dimensions

Ideally, all three main zones should be equal in area, but if the pet is supposed to be walking in the yard often, then the green zone can be slightly reduced.

Before you build an aviary for a dog, you need not only figure out with its design but also with its location:

1. Do not install it too close to the entrance to the yard or very far from it (stick to the golden mean).

2. It is desirable that the site is not located in the lowest places of the site. Otherwise, in spring and autumn it will be constantly flooded, which will lead to frequent illnesses of the animal.

3. Do not place the platform directly under the edges of the pitched roof. There is a high risk of a large mass of snow coming down in the spring.

4. It is desirable that there are either dense bushes or strong and branched trees nearby.

Step-by-step description of how to build an aviary for a dog according to the drawing

Having developed a drawing with the dimensions of the dog enclosure, you can proceed to the main work. Please note that not all materials are suitable for this work. The best contenders for use are:

1. Wood.

For the construction of a winter road, a booth, a platform, supports for the roof.

2. Metal pipes (not aluminum).

As a replacement for a mesh that animals often injure their teeth on.

3. Soft roof.

It best absorbs the sound of falling rain, respectively, the animal will experience less stress due to the loud rumble of drops, for example, on a metal profile.

Now consider how to build an aviary for a dog, namely, in what order to do all the work:

1. Align the allotted area for the building.

2. We install the formwork and the lattice of the bars for the construction of the platform for the platform and the winter road.

3. We fall asleep a layer of gravel inside the grate (at least 10 cm).

4. We close the support beams with sheathing from boards (high-quality polished and treated with special substances).

5. We install the corner posts on the boardwalk under the winter road. We sheathe them with boards in the direction from bottom to top.

6. We weld the frame for mounting the fence. We weld pipes to it, the step should be such that the pet cannot stick its head between them.

7. We mount the supports under the roof and cover, for example, with fiberboard boards. We cover the roof. We mount in a winter road and in a protection of a door. We bring the booth.

To build such a structure is not difficult at all and not so expensive. Pay special attention to the choice of building and fastening materials so that the animal cannot accidentally injure or break them.