A Backyard Dog Kennel - Your Dog's Safe Place

By Scott Jackson

A backyard dog kennel will keep your dog out of trouble while keeping trouble away from your dog. You will take comfort in knowing that your dog will not be wandering onto your neighbor's property and is safe from neighborhood dogs, animals or traffic. When keeping your dog in your backyard kennel, there are no worries about coming home to find that your dog has torn through your or your neighbor's trash, leaving a trail of garbage up and down the entire street. There is no need to worry about your dog running out in front of a moving car or attacking the mailman when the dog is secure in its kennel.

If you are a dog owner without a fenced in backyard you are usually faced with one of two choices. You either trust your dog enough to let them run free as you go on with your business or you chain them to a post or tree. I think it's safe to assume that most pet owners would be much more comfortable with the chain, especially if you live near a busy road or the woods. A backyard kennel can also be a fitting alternative. Your dog will not be restricted by a chain and can run freely within the kennel. A kennel is easy and relatively inexpensive to construct. Just find a decent spot in your yard. A spot that is sizable enough for your dog to run carefree. A playful, healthy, active four-legged friend is a happy dog. Also look for spots that provide plenty of shade for hot summer days. Many people will put their kennel around a large tree in their yard to give their dog a cool spot under the shade.

You can find fencing at any local home improvement or pet store. You will need to take proper measurements to know exactly how many feet of fence will be needed (usually anywhere from 50 feet to 100 feet) and how high the fence should be. If your dog is known to be a high jumper, you may want to avoid a short fence. A bigger dog will usually require a five or six foot high fence. You should also consider whether you own your home or you are renting. A homeowner may want to install a more permanent structure in their yard while someone renting their property may want a temporary kennel that is easy to dismantle and relocate.

More and more people are opting for a backyard dog kennel when it comes to providing their dog with a safe place, in essence, a home outside of home.