| Having a large dog in the house can be a real | | | | you time and money by eliminating mistakes… and |
| challenge. Any type of mishap from chewing furniture | | | | your pet will be a lot happier as well. |
| to wetting on the floor is magnified when you have a | | | | An important consideration is that if your dog |
| large pet living indoors. Most of us hate the idea of | | | | chews on furniture he will also chew on his new |
| the family pet living outside but if you build the right | | | | doghouse so you need to make sure that you do |
| type of extra large doghouse your unruly mutt will be | | | | not use pressure treated wood in areas he can chew |
| happy, safe and comfortable. At least most of the | | | | on. Pressure treated lumber may injected with |
| time! | | | | dangerous chemicals to stop rot and insect damage |
| There are a vary of different plans or blueprints | | | | which could be harmful to your pet! |
| for constructing an extra large dog house, different | | | | It would be ideal to use natural wood and then seal |
| shapes, styles and materials suggested. Whatever | | | | it with a good quality primer and outdoor paint that is |
| you decide you may want to consider a set of plans | | | | non toxic should your dog chew on it. |
| that not only list all the materials you will need but | | | | Size is an important consideration as well, too big |
| that has directions on the lumber sizes and the | | | | and it will be hard to keep warm during the winter |
| various cuts you will need. | | | | months, too small and your pet will not be |
| Investing in a good set of dog house plans | | | | comfortable. |
| designed by a professional will actually end up saving | | | | |