Building Your Own Backyard Chain Link Dog Kennel

By Scott Jackson

A chain link dog kennel is a cost friendly means of building your dog a home outside of your home. Not all of us are blessed with a fenced-in backyard. The possibility of our dog or puppy wandering into neighborhood traffic or deep dangerous woods, not to mention being attacked by another animal or neighborhood dog, is definitely something we'd like to prevent but fencing in an entire yard can be very expensive. Many dog owners rent rather than own their own house or condo and can't very well build a fence around a property they don't personally own. This is why many people have turned to the option of building their own kennel.

Building a chain link kennel isn't very difficult. The most important part of the process is probably determining the necessary size and dimensions. Take the size of your dog into consideration. A smaller dog wouldn't need a very large space so building a chain link dog kennel for a small dog isn't too much of a chore. Just be sure to ask yourself if your dog is done growing so you don't have to dismantle a perfectly good chain link dog kennel that no longer accommodates the size of your dog. Consider things like whether or not your dog is a jumper when determining how high your chain link fence should be.

You can buy different types of a chain link fence ranging between three and ten feet in height. You need to determine the parameters of your space to decide if you need 50 feet of chain link fencing or 100 feet. Some of the wire fencing will have different designs and spacing. You may find small or large holes in the wire depending on the type of fencing. Standard metal posts, cemented into the ground, are considered ideal for your chain link dog kennel but landscape timbers are also used for a less permanent kennel that may have to be moved from time to time. Some dog owners actually prefer the landscape timber posts because they are sturdier and can be cut down to any size.

Building your own chain link dog kennel is simple with the right planning, materials and craftsmanship. Sure, you have other options like hiring someone or purchasing a pre-built dog kennel but think of the pride that will come from building a chain link kennel that keeps your dog happy, safe and out of your hair

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.