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Thirty years ago, the thought of building your canine a house brought with it images of a hammer, nails, and several heavy planks of wood. After an entire weekend spent building (and cursing), you might have finally managed to erect a semi-livable dwelling for your pooch. Luckily, the process of building a doghouse is simpler today than it used to be. There’s still effort involved, but many pet supply stores sell kits to make the job problem-free (or nearly so).

Below, we’ll provide several useful tips for building your pooch a house that will keep him dry, cool in the heat, and warm in the cold. We’ll also describe a few potential problems with regard to the doghouse’s size and insulation.

Keeping Moisture Out

Most owners start building with the thought of making sure the roof is waterproof. That way, rain is kept out, which allows the canine to keep dry. But, there is a far more important consideration when it comes to moisture control: bacteria.

Depending on geography,high temperatures may be accompanied by humidity. That can cause moisture to gain entry into your pooch’s house. Beacteria can become airborne if humidity is allowed to rise high enough. Eventually, it can cause bronchitis and other respiratory problems.

Use wood to build the doghouse; it breathes and therefore prevents moisture from accumulating inside. Also, use canvas-based flaps for the door to provide ventilation.

Keeping The Temperature Down

Some owners go to great lengths to build their pooches the equivalent of a mansion. Not only do they make it airtight to keep the place warm during the cold months, but many even install heating units. It’s entirely unnecessary.

Have you ever watched someone walk their dog in 30-degree temperature and wondered how the pooch could stand the cold? The answer is because canines have a built-in heating unit: their hair. It protects them from the cold while providing ventilation during the hot months. Don’t feel bad about letting your canine pal stay in his doghouse during the winter. As long as he’s protected from the wind, his hair will keep him warm.

Size And Insulation Issues

There is a direct correlation between your dog’s ability to keep himself warm and the size of his house. The problem with a lot of the houses is that they’re far too big. If you allow too much space inside, your dog’s body heat will be less able to keep him warm.

While your dog is lying on the ground asleep, measure a rectangular box around him that allows four to five inches of space on all sides. That is all the area he needs inside his doghouse. Nothing more.

Also, if you decide to use insulation (which is unnecessary), make sure it is not not exposed. If it is visible, your dog might try to eat it. That can lead to intestinal issues. A better approach is to simply use two layers of wood, leaving a pocket of air between them; no insulation required. That provides ventilation, which allows humidity to escape.

Building a doghouse does not need to represent a major construction project. Using the suggestions below, you can build a doghouse that your pet will find comfortable and safe from the wind and sun.

My star child Golden Retriever named Amber-Mae is good in all three of those. We adopted her when she was 3mths old & she is now 16mths old. She’s been OB trained immediately & now has reached to Intermediate level. She’s still the youngest in her class since puppy class until now. She’s also good in Agility & Flyball but she hasn’t been working on those lately but she’s very, very good in Musical Freestyle. She’s performed three times already & she has won the trophy for ‘The Most Intelligent Dog’ & the overall prize of ‘Miss K9 Malaysia 2007′.(We’re from Malaysia by the way…) She also came out in the news papers & internet. We’re now trying to work on a new dance routine to Shania Twain’s song altho she has false pregnancy right now. She still has drive for her ball & that’s good…!

So my question is, is there any other Goldens out there who is as talented as my Amber?

This is Murphy our golden retriever that helps us run our drive thru beer and coffee company. Located in Michigan Center, MI on Page Ave. Just outside of Jackson, MI. yellowdogcoffeeco.com

my 2 year old retriever just gave birth to 6 puppies to day, 4 girls and 2 boys. they all weight between 1LB and 1LB 3OZ’s
whats a good weight for newborn retriever puppies
i think she is, she isnt panting heavily anymore. when she was giving birth to the first was she cryed, but then the other ones just popped out and she wasnt bothered. shes a great mam. its her 1st litter

I was wondering if golden retrievers have any health concerns. Like in the legs or something? I have this book that says general care and about worms and stuff, but it doesn`t say anything about health concerns.

Here’s an awesome video of my dog Lola swimming in the pool to the theme song from Benny Hill “Yakety Sax.” Check out the rest of my videos for more of Lola. As you can clearly see, she’s the BEST EVER. Thanks for viewing =)

Teller pulls off another Double Q at botc’s AKC Agility Trial. This was Teller’s NAP title and a bumper jumper’s leg. Check out our updates on our blog: blog.magicagoldens.com

These are my two Golden Retrievers puppies when they got home in May, 2008.

My dog is a golden retriever/ duck toller retriever mix and has food allergies (not sure what specifically yet unfortunately) and she also developed a ear yeast infection not long ago. The smell in her ears was horrible before but it’s a LOT better now. Unfortunately, her body is starting to smell SO bad that no one wants to be around her. It smells like she’s rotting basically. I’ve been giving her a bath every few days but even right after I bathe her, she smells again. The odor just doesn’t go away. Does anyone have any ideas on why this is? Also, does anyone have any ideas how to get rid of this smell?? I’m so desperate!

Valerie

I have just noticed a wide bump stretching between my golden retrievers shoulders. It feels like a sack under his skin and is the width of my hand. It is noticable when he stands and sits, and when I rub my hand over his back it is very noticable. He is 3 years old. Any ideas what this could be?

Outdoor dog houses are often quite simple buildings, but need to be strong and weather-proof.  Most people also want their dog houses to reflect the respect and affection which they have for their pets, so the building should be of a professional standard in both form and function.

When making a kennel, you should aim to use some proper dog house plans to do the job to a professional standard.  Before looking at plans, however, you should think about the basic design requirements for dog houses.

Most importantly outdoor dog houses must provide a strong shield against all kinds of weather including rain, wind and also too hot sun.  All seams and joins must be plugged and the building insulated so that your dog is fully protected.  If your dog likes to lie outside his kennel, consider an overhang to give him some shade for his afternoon snooze.  Make sure the kennel floor is clear of the ground, to keep damp away from the inside and to stop the wood rotting.

Good ventilation is essential.  Dogs can overheat easily, so they must have adequate ventilation in their house during hot periods.  In cold weather their breath can cause condensation, leading to damp inside the building.  Good for mould, not good for healthy dogs.  You must build in good vents to allow a flow of air into and out of the dog house.

Avoid chemically or pressure treated wood when making dog houses, it is dangerous for animals that might make contact with it.

The doghouse will need cleaning out occasionally so build in suitable access.  Maybe have a hinged back wall or roof panel.

Lastly, choose the right size of house for your particular dog.  It must allow your dog to walk in, turn around and stretch out easily.  Do not make the house too large, because dogs need to snuggle down in cold weather and use their body heat to keep warm.  If the kennel is too large the dog will not be able to do this.

It should take you only  a day or two and about a huundred dollars to make a good kennel. A basic doghouse is simply a floor, 4 walls and a roof, but you will probably want to see some designs for making a more professional looking building.

We have such a range in our recommended 10 Best Dog House Plans.  Here you will find a good selection of designs to choose from, as well as clear plans and detailed materials lists.  There are also sketches and diagrams to show you exactly what to do, if you are a novice at this. The dog house plans are surprisingly cheap, and come with a good full-refund guarantee, which we demand for any product we recommend.

We have shown the basic requirements for a successful doghouse.  You can design and build one very easily, very quickly and very cheaply using the best dog house plans.  A really professional doghouse is within your grasp.  Why not set aside this weekend to make one?

Obedience training is much easier and more effective if you have a dependable, safe shock collars that are easy to use.  Dogtra offers products that fit this criteria cost-effectively.  Dogtra has training collars for multiple uses such as hunting dogs, pets, and service dogs.

Dogtra is one of the premier lines of electronic dog training collars and accessories.  They produce durable, waterproof products with good features.  The Dogtra Obedience and Service K9 Series of products have all the features that dog owners need to train their dogs well.

A great feature offered by Dogtra is that their collars are low profile, meaning that you can put the collar on your dog while hiding the fact that it is a training collar. Good for both small and medium sized dogs, the collar is made with a waterproof receiver. Dogtra collars are the best choice when it comes to training both family pets and service dogs, as well.

Another outstanding feature that many consumers appreciate is the ‘nick’ feature on the Dogtra electronic training collars.  The nick feature allows electronic correction for just a brief fraction of time so that your dog gets the message with as little stimulation as possible. For those who find that they need more stimulation to train their dog the Dogtra collars also offer a constant correction feature as well as the ability to change the intensity of the correction as needed.  Dogtra offers an exclusive pager function that is not found on any other system that allows you to correct your dog’s behavior without using any electronic stimulation as well.  Dogtra has taken into consideration that trainers sometimes feel the need to apply different corrections depending on the individual dog’s behavior and also to change the correction depending on the behavior. The Dogtra collars allow this flexibility in training which can provide you with more impact in your training.

For the best value and all the great features, you should consider training your dog with the Dogtra 200NCP Gold, which is very cost-effective but still offers all the features you need to successfully train your dog. With the Dogtra 200NCP Gold, you can expect the following benefits:

NiMH long-life batteries included
Collar expands up to 18
Operates at a range of up to half a mile
Light weight receiver and transmitter
Optional car charger
Dummy collar available
Both print and electronic manuals
2 year warranty

Whether your dog is a pet, show animal, or a working hunting dog, Dogtra has hunting dog supplies that fits your needs to effectively train your dog.

A crack team of phd-trained golden retrievers illustrate the structure of atoms – the particles that make up everything around you. They also show how atoms are weirder than you might think.

My sister-in-law in Kent has 3 KC registered/ wormed/ golden retriever puppies left from a litter of 10. Unfortunately my brother and her are splitting up and she is running low on energy and cash for adverts – has anyone got any ideas how to find these pups a home and perhaps get some money for them to help her financial situation. I think they are now about 10 weeks old… she is at the end of her tether! Help