Aviary for dogs: general recommendations

Do not rush to send announcements with the title: "I'll buy aviary for the dog." Such constructions under the order - pleasure not cheap (nearby 2 000 cu for hit "climate control", and it is cost of one square), and expectations are not always justified.

Comfortable living conditions for a pet you can create yourself. Believe me, this is not so difficult. On how to make aviary for a dog, read below.

1. Choose a place. This should be a flat area, ideally - a little shallow (so that the water does not stay after the rains and the melting of the snows), in the penumbra. Consider also the feature of most dogs (especially watchdogs), which consists in the need to control "property". The dog should be able to view all the territory belonging to the owner. Some cynologists say that by erecting an aviary in the far corner of the garden, the owner will be able to count on the dog's exceptional malignancy. Say, distrust of outsiders brought up by the exception of contact with guests. Maybe. But do not forget: your contact with the dog will also be limited, and excessive malignancy can become a very serious problem in the future.

2. We select the box. Quite often it turns out that, when building an enclosure, the owner thinks about how to install a booth in it. Dog houses of impressive size do not always fit into the frame of the door, installed on the enclosure, so you sometimes have to resort to dismantling the already constructed structure.

Booths, whatever designers advise, it is better to make of wood. They are less durable than, say, brick, but much warmer and do not threaten animal arthritis. An inexpensive booth made of pine will last at least ten years (in any case, the dog's life will be enough for it). Give preference to the so-called "designer" (a collapsible home is much more convenient to clean and disinfect) or houses with removable roofs. They can be ordered at pet stores or bought on the markets.

If you do not plan to place a booth in the enclosure (it is also possible that the aviary is connected to the kennel by a tambour or corridor), pay attention to the material from which the roof will be made. Many dogs are afraid of echoes, so exclude coverage that will amplify the sound in rain or hail (especially iron). Take care of the nervous system of the pet in advance.

Another couple of details, which need to pay attention: double walls and false ceilings. We are talking about a thermal insulation material that creates a semblance of a thermos (as an option - foam sheets). For the same purpose, it is worthwhile to hang a silicone curtain on the entrance of the booth. You can, of course, use the climate control PetCool, but the pleasure it will cost $ 1200-1500. Substitutes such as "good heat" use undesirable - dogs react negatively to thermal infrared radiation, become inadequate, irritable.

3. We build an enclosure for the dog. The size of the enclosure, like the kennels, depends on the parameters of the animal (an average of 8 m², from 10 m² - for dogs of large sizes). The height of the design is calculated based on the growth of the dog standing on its hind legs (it should not touch the roof with its head). If the offspring are expected in the future, then the area increases by at least one and a half times. Before building it is better to sketch a drawing (in a convenient arbitrary form) - so it will be easier to determine the necessary material and details.

The ideal floor for the main location of the dog is wooden, from polished planks. And the thicker they are, the longer the coating will last. Some dog breeders recommend pouring floors with cement. In it there are pluses: the dog does not undermine, and to clean much easier. However, on top of cement floors, in order to avoid rheumatic diseases in the future, wooden decking with space for ventilation must be laid (dense wooden shields made of pile boards, dried, processed, without the slightest signs of mold).

The front side of the future enclosure is advisable to make a lattice (on the dog's grid often break teeth). The most suitable material is profile metal pipes (both square and round sections). Galvanized and powdered analogues for the animal are unsafe, so their use is undesirable.

The side walls, as well as the rear, are made of wooden panels (drywalled wood, subjected to an antinohing treatment, from 2 cm). Use stainless steel screws for fixing. Wooden elements should not contact the base of the cage and the soil.

For the roof suitable standard materials: soft tiles, ondulin, corrugated board, etc. The use of nails for fixing is unacceptable.

When the enclosure for the dog is almost ready, install the door. It is better to place it in the frontal part of the structure, so that it opens inward and without problems closes from the outside.