You can easily make your dog's house feel like home. Transfer the villa-like comfort of the indoors to an outside den placed at a strategic location on your property. Shelter and a quiet place of his/her own just may be exactly what you're looking for.

Part time occupancy or permanent residence. So, why do you want an outdoor doghouse for your pet? Guard dogs, perhaps? Long hours away from home have your dog enjoying the fresh air until you return? Maybe the puppers searches for that Just Right Spot to curl up when you're working in the garage, reading a good book, or gardening? Whatever the reason there is a style or design to fit the need. If the outdoors is the place to spot your canine, read on.

Doghouse: Plan for your dog's home before you build or buy a house.

Health Safety. Outdoor doghouses keep your pet safe and prevent illness from extreme outside elements. How? Shelter and temp control are what we’re going for here. Accommodations include, but are not limited to, protection from the sun, rain, wind, snow. No need to lay on the ground floor, an indoor/outdoor Dog Bed is recommended for cushioning muscle and joints at any age.

Bedding Material. To avoid a parasite invasion – no blankets, towels, or fabric of any kind, please. Cedar shavings are a wiser alternative to carpet or straw. Why?  Doggie body heat and moisture combined with doghouse darkness welcomes visitors you’d rather not entertain. Doggie food for thought; a raised house offers circulation.

Location. Where in the yard does your pooch see your home windows and doors?  If he can see you, you can see him.  In sight, out of danger.  Begin groundbreaking ceremony here.  New construction for the do-it-your-selfer doesn’t mean reinventing the box.  Doghouse styles and ready-made building plans are for the taking.  Many dog owners opt for pre-built models in materials such as quality wood, metal, tough plastic, and vinyl.

Measurements. Your pet's weight & size? Knowing this measurement goes a long way to a proper fitting doghouse One house does not fit all dogs and bigger is not better.  She’ll perceive this private pad as her den if the size is right.  Specialty delivery of any dimension is not a problem; you have full range of small, medium, large, and extra large.

Tails up to the growing puppy changing size every month.  You’ll be the unhappy camper who invests in the outdoor shelter if it’s too small next month.  Consider your breed’s expected adult weight and height if you’re in the puppy stage now.  Some proud parents prefer to wait until then before building or purchasing a house for the dog

Style/Design. "Which house design or style should I choose for my dog?”  Again, the choices depend on why you want one. Maybe having a luxury doghouse indoors and also outdoors would offer unlimited privacy, a place to call their own when it's time to rest. Also see Dog Crate.

Indoor suites are perfect hide-a-ways when you are entertaining a crowd. These delux style dog crates blend in to your decor rather than appearing obvious. The indoor/outdoor designs offer the pets inclusion and seclusion from your guests hanging out at your porch or deck parties.

Financial Investment. Rain or shine, lower prices gets you an outdoors basic.  The all-weather, all-season warrior will take more comfort in the insulated house.  Heated and air conditioned homes are not a laughable luxury; depending on the climate where you live, premium shelter is a necessity. 

What's popular? Photos from collection of The Dog House Experts-DogHouses.comare great examples of your options receiving positive feedback. The igloo is popular and even has it’s own optional igloo-fitted dog bed.  Take your thinking outside the square box.  It's so easy to custom design! Unique and custom designed doghouses leave a lot to the imagination.  Two rooms with a view…put your buddies up in style.

Outdoor House for Your Dog? Protect pets with all-weather shelter. Find secluding comfort for quiet privacy in den-like doghouses.