3 Ways to Use Dog Kennel Fence Wisely

By Jason Mann

Dogs are excellent at escaping. Some breeds are better at it than others but on the whole when a dog wants out they usually achieve their objective. Keep your dog at home while at the time providing a safe barrier to keep them in is easier than you might think. One method is to use dog kennel fence to keep your fiesty fido safely at home. Let's take a look at three ways you can use dog kennel fence to achieve your objective.

1. Build a pen.
If you have a small to medium dog you can use dog kennel fence to build a play pen of sorts for your dog.Building an exercise or play pen is cost effective and fairly simple.

Determine how big of an area you want to use and then consider your dogs size and abilities before investing.This way you save yourself from having to modify or go back and fix the pen when your dog gets out.

Give them enough room to exercise in but make the pen high enough and strong enough so they can't push over the walls or jump out.

2. Build a full blown outdoor kennel.
With some wood and dog kennel fence you might want to choose to build a full blown outdoor dog kennel for your pal.
Once again you need to determine the space, your dogs size and abilities, and your budget before getting started.
Outdoor dog kennels give your dog plenty of room to move around in and you peace of mind knowing they aren't going to running the streets or worse, end up dead, because they scaped from the yard.

3. Keeping your dog out of specific areas.
Some folks have gardens they love while others love that maple tree and still others love their porch area.

Dog kennel fence can be used to keep your dog out of these areas as well as keeping your dog in the yard.

You can wrap it around the porch or that maple tree that you admire to keep your dog from soiling the area around them or tearing up things that you put on your porch.

5 Affordable Tips for Building an Outdoor Dog Kennel

By Jason Mann

Not all dogs are inside dogs. Some dog owners choose to let their pets live outside. Living outside without a safe, weather proofed, spacious living area is not only dangerous it can be down right miserable for your dog.

In this article we'll discuss five ways to build your own outdoor dog kennel without breaking the bank to provide your dog with an enjoyable, safe, weather proofed, outdoor living area.
We have a lot to cover so let's dive right in...

Tip #1: Semi-Homemade Dog Kennel
Many dog owners have found it more cost effective to build onto a smaller pre-made outdoor dog kennel.

Think of it like an addition to your dog's house.
If you plan it correctly starting out with a smaller kennel then adding on by building on to the kennel can save you money in the long run.

Tip #2: Use Alternate Materials
As far as I know you don't have to use chain link or steel to build an outdoor dog kennel.
Other alternative materials are PVC, wood, and chicken wire.

Use your creativity and look around professional kennels to get ideas for your own kennel system.

Tip #3: Pre-plan for Space and Growth
Giving your dog enough room to move around and get some exercise during the day is essential to a good outdoor dog kennel set up.

Pre-plan and pre-define how much space you want to use so you know how much material you will need to effectively cover that space.
The best set ups allow the dog 20-30 feet of running room and are 10-20 feet in width.

Tip #4: Use Nylon Panels to Create Walls
If you decide to use chain link fencing to build your kennel getting some nylon panels for walls and a roof is an affordable weather proofing solution.

Nylon panels can be washed, they are breathable, and they provide protection from the sun and block the wind better than an open chain link design.

Tip #5: Designing a Cost Effective Roof
You will find there as many options for putting a roof on your kennel as there are for what to build a kennel out of.

Three proven roof solutions that are both effective and affordable are:

a) Plywood
b) Tarp
c) Canvas

In the end your outdoor dog kennel set up should be able to withstand the elements, provide your dog a safe place to sleep (adding a dog house is a good idea), keep your dog safe from strangers and other animals, and unable to escape. We don't want our best friend to get hit by a car or some other accident

4 Tips for Choosing a Dog Kennel

By Jason Mann

Today more than ever it is important to provide our canine companions with a safe living environment regardless of where we live. Many states and cities require dogs have proper housing both inside and out.

Neighborhood associations are jumping on this bandwagon and requiring that dog owners keep their dogs confined to their yards using outdoor kennels that are surrounding by fences.

Whatever your thoughts on the subject providing a nice kennel set up for your dog is a great way to give them a secure way to enjoy the outdoors or for keeping them out of trouble during the night in your home.

We have a lot to cover so lets jump right in shall we...

Tip #1: Location, Location, Location.

If you are planning to put the kennel outside you will require a different set up than if you want to set the kennel up in doors.

Indoor kennels are bit smaller and are made of either wire, chain link, or plastic.

Outdoor kennels are usually larger and are made of chain link fencing. Either way you need to know where you want to put the kennel before you decide on what kind of kennel you want to buy.

Tip #2: Size.

Kennels both indoor and outdoor should be big enough for the dog to move around in.

Outdoor kennels should offer plenty of room to move around in so the dog can move
from one side to another easily and have plenty of space for resting as well.

Indoor kennels will be a bit smaller but should still offer your dog plenty of room to move around in so they don't have to lay in their own mess or if the water spills they won't get soaked to the bone.

The final size of your kennel depends on how much room you have and how big our
dog is.

Tip #3: What is the kennel made of.

You will find dozens of different materials used in the creation of kennels but the more durable and tough the material the better.

Indoor kennels made from plastic are easily destroyed by some dog breeds. Wire kennels offer more freedom of sight and are stronger than their plastic counterparts
but some dogs can still escape from them.

For indoors wire, chain link, and plastic are options but I would suggest you go with a wire or chain link indoor kennel before you go plastic. However, if space
is an issue the plastic kennels are an option.

For outdoors chain link is the most popular choice. You can get custom kennels made by some companies the prices for those are quite a bit more than a regular
chain link kennel.

Tip #4: Comfort.

If you are going to put up an outside kennel be sure to provide a roof or some cover from the elements.

Putting an igloo dog house with a flap over the front will give your dog a nice place to seek shelter in bad weather and putting a top on the kennel will shield your pooch from the sun.

In the end, there is more to a dog kennel than some fencing and a dog. Put some thought into your set up to ensure your dog has a secure, happy, home to live in.