Any owner of a large dog is familiar with the requirement that dog enclosures must be installed in accordance with established rules and according to a pre-planned scheme. To do this, you need to take into account the size of the animal, its breed and requirements for maintenance.

Any owner who has and lives in a private household, where it is possible to build such a structure, thinks about the fact that an animal needs an aviary sooner or later.

Many people are sure that such a structure is simply necessary. Firstly, it will allow you to keep the animal in the right conditions. That is, you do not need to worry about the fact that it will jump over the fence of the site and run away or harm the neighbors. Also, the aviary allows you to protect the dog from untimely walking around the site.

For example, guests came to the owner's house, and they are a little afraid of the animal. If an aviary is installed in the yard, you can quickly close the pet there and relax with the guests.

Sometimes the owners order an aviary for a dog in an apartment. As you can see, this structure will help keep the animal in the right conditions in any room. And it does not matter whether it is a private house or an apartment.

Of course, it should be remembered that each specific room has its own requirements, how to build dog enclosures correctly. , photos of such structures can be easily found on the Internet or in print publications.

Where should the construction process begin?

Many dog ​​owners are wondering how to build a dog kennel with their own hands. . The first step is to figure out exactly where the aviary should be installed. Its location should be convenient enough for both the pet and the owners. If we are talking about the private sector, then it should be located near the house. That is, the animal must be able to observe the environment. There is no need to cost an aviary far from the entrance to the yard, otherwise the pet can often howl, get nervous and bark in vain.

It is undesirable to put the structure near the road or fence. People walking down the street or passing vehicles will constantly disturb the animal, not to mention other dogs and cats that run along the street. In this case, there is a high probability that the dog will run away or become irritable and angry.

Experts recommend installing outdoor dog kennels in the frontal area of ​​the yard. Not close, but not very far from the entrance to the courtyard, near the gate. It is also worth taking care that the building has good protection from wind, direct rays of the sun and rain. For this, shrubs or trees are planted nearby. Then it will turn out to provide constant coolness and freshness. And for an animal, especially a larger one, this is quite important. Of course, ideally, you first need to study in detail the question of how to build an aviary for a dog with your own hands and only then proceed to bring this idea to life.

Only in this case, the structure will be reliable, of high quality, and the animal will grow and live in comfortable conditions for it. For any owner who loves his pet, this is very important.

How to correctly calculate the size of a dog aviary?

Oddly enough, but in this case, size matters. Therefore, care should be taken to ensure that the structure has the correct dimensions and meets the established standards. To do this, initially you need to develop a drawing, and only then proceed to the building process itself.

First of all, you should take into account the physical parameters of the pets themselves and their number. Take, for example, an ordinary aviary of standard dimensions of about 1.5 meters. It is designed for small dogs or puppies. If the height of the animal at the withers is more than 50 cm, then for its normal habitation it will be necessary to build an aviary, the dimensions of which can reach 6 m 2.

In the case when the size of the dog exceeds 65 cm, then you need to think about a building for the animal with an area of ​​​​approximately 8 m 2. In general, for adults and large animals, the size of the enclosure can reach 10 m2. Sometimes the owners keep several pets, in this case, for each of them it is necessary to allocate an additional 1.5 m.

The height of the building should be such that it would allow the animal, becoming to its full height, not to touch the ceiling of the enclosure.

If the structure is used only for overnight stays, then the height of the structure can be made much lower.

Variants and varieties of designs

According to the variation of the design, the following types of structures can be distinguished:

• with several deaf walls;
• with a lattice wall;
• fully covered;
• with insulated floor covering;
• with a stationary or portable feeder.

Often there are enclosures with several blank walls. They may be constructed of metal or other strong material. But the open walls that limit the space of the enclosure are made of metal rods. Also, do not forget about the mandatory presence of a door. It is also worth remembering that a booth for rest and a feeder should be mounted on the territory of the enclosure.

In any case, in order to get the correct and convenient structure as a result, you should know all the rules on how to make an aviary for a dog with your own hands. Here you need to consider how to choose the right building material for flooring, walls and roofs. What is the best way to make a booth for an animal? It should be made, first of all, from environmentally friendly building materials, which are easy to insulate and also easy to install.

If we talk about the roof of this design, then, for example, recently the aviary-tent for large breed dogs has become increasingly popular. Moreover, this awning can be removable. In this case, it can be easily installed if there is such a need, or, conversely, removed when necessary.

How to make a good flooring in an aviary?

It does not matter whether a home enclosure for one dog is being built, or whether this design will be used for large-scale purposes.

You should be aware that the flooring of the building must be made of high-quality and reliable building materials. These building materials are:

• concrete;
• cement strainer;
• asphalt;
• wooden flooring.

If we talk about which of the above coatings is best to use, then it should be noted that a cement screed is not the best option. First, it is quite cold. Second, it's hard to clean. It is best to choose a tree. This is an environmentally friendly building material, the flooring made from it will be comfortable both for the animal itself and for the owner of the dog. Very often, wooden flooring is made in the form of a shield. In such cases, it is initially necessary to mount a frame from a metal professional pipe, and only after that sheathe it with wood, and the thickness of such wood should be 4 cm.

As for the type of wood, you need to choose one that does not have fallen knots, as well as any signs of decay. It is also better to choose wood from hardwoods, which are least susceptible to the negative effects of moisture. And, of course, we should not forget about the impregnation of wood with an antifungal special solution.

Experts recommend choosing a type of wood that does not sag, otherwise, this can lead to the formation of gaps between the boards, which the dog's claw can easily get into. You should remember this and protect your pet from possible unnecessary injuries.

We must not forget that there must be a small gap for ventilation between the floor and the ground, approximately equal to 10 cm. At the same time, it should be noted that the boards must be open from below. This is necessary so that moisture can accumulate on them. But it is better to isolate the soil with the help of hydromaterial. For example, roofing material can be this building material. This should only be done if the ground is not covered with asphalt or concrete. Only in this case, you should then ensure that puddles do not form on the asphalt.

If you follow all these tips, you can easily build a really high-quality aviary for a dog with your own hands, for example, you can find many such photos on the Internet.

Proper installation of the walls of the aviary

Everyone knows that the wall is an obstacle for the animal, the code it wants to arbitrarily leave the fenced area. In addition, a blank wall protects the territory from excessive wind, rain and other negative weather conditions. Well, if we talk about an open wall, then in this case the animal gets the opportunity to observe the environment while sitting in. That is, he does not have to leave the fenced area in order to guard the yard.

It is important to remember that ordinary nails cannot be used to fasten walls during construction. Since the dog can pull them out. Experts recommend using self-tapping screws or screw nails.

Another thing to keep in mind is the grid. Some owners are trying to save money and decide to use a mesh instead of metal rods. But, as a rule, this leads to the fact that the animal, under the pressure of its weight, breaks or tears the fence. And in the end, you still have to install a wall of rods. In addition, an animal can injure its teeth with a mesh. For example, if it starts to tear it.

Another expert advice is that it is best to make a grate from metal rods. In this case, it is necessary to observe the condition that the distance between them does not exceed or be less than 10 cm. But if the dog is small or the aviary is made for a puppy, then the distance can reach 5 cm.

You should be aware that the door must be mounted from the side of the open wall, since when entering the fence, the owner must see his dog, and his dog. Well, do not forget about the deadbolt or padlock: it must be mandatory.

You also need to take care of the correct installation of the booth. And it doesn’t matter if it’s an apartment enclosure for a dog or a street one, the booth should always be in the most protected place. Usually it hangs around or even immediately made from the boards. Then it is sheathed with strong plywood, the roof is best made removable. Then the cleaning process will be simplified. By the way, the last tip is especially useful if you plan to breed puppies in the future. As for the entrance, it should be in the form of a round opening. Thanks to this, it is best to keep warm inside the structure. In winter, a piece of coarse cloth is hung at the entrance, it does not prevent the dog from getting inside and thus provides the required level of warmth.

How to make a good quality roof?

It is important to remember that after the idea to build an aviary for a dog came up, the first thing to do is to make a drawing with dimensions, and only then proceed to the construction process itself. This advice is especially relevant regarding the arrangement of the roof.

Some owners build fences on their own. It is worth noting that this is not at all difficult. Well, someone reads that it is best to make dog enclosures to order. It all depends on the individual's abilities and knowledge.

When it comes to the roof, you need to remember that it must be of such a shape that water can flow freely from it and snow can melt. Usually, this is a shed construction, which is made of any roofing material:

• metal tile;
• corrugated board;
• slate;
• soft roof.

By the way, the last option is rightfully considered the best. Such a roof is made of bituminous tiles. In addition to protecting the roof from precipitation, it also has a fairly high level of sound insulation.

It should be remembered that the slope must be done in the direction of the drainage system. So precipitation will not accumulate under the aviary.

Another point, which also should not be forgotten, refers to the rules for installing lighting. Here you need to remember that it is best to make a roof that will cover 2/3 of the territory of the enclosure, then the light will be evenly distributed throughout the territory and illuminate it correctly. You just need to make sure that the dog does not use the booth as a springboard. That is, it is best to put the booth on the side where there is a roof.

Do-it-yourself dog enclosure construction was last modified: May 20th, 2016 by Maxim Bartsev