How to build an aviary for dogs: photos of designs and recommendations of dog breeders

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Keeping a dog on a chain is a senseless decision not only from the point of view of raising the animal, but also from the point of view of protecting the territory. The chain limits your shaggy guard's movement and makes him an easy target for intruders. In addition, there is an expression tested by sad experience: evil, like a chain dog. Such a dog can show aggression not only towards uninvited visitors, but also towards your guests and even the owners themselves. Letting a large dog move freely around the area is also a risk. Not only will it get tangled underfoot, but it will also trample on your flower beds and beds. To solve all these problems, you need to build a dog enclosure. A photo of ready-made designs from experienced dog breeders will help you choose a pen suitable for your dog. Today, in the review by the homemaster.techinfus.com/en/ editorial staff, step-by-step instructions on how to properly organize a dog enclosure.

The aviary should provide your pet with safety and comfortable conditions.

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1 DIY dog aviary: types of designs with photo examples
2 How to build a dog enclosure on a plot with your own hands
3 How to make your own home dog enclosure
- 3.1 Sizes and designs of dog enclosures in an apartment
- 3.2 How to make an aviary for a dog in an apartment with your own hands
4 DIY dog aviary: basic mistakes
5 Photos and tips for caring for a dog enclosure
6 How to train a dog to an aviary

DIY dog aviary: types of designs with photo examples

The aviary must meet many requirements. First and foremost, it is designed to provide the dog with a comfortable environment and protect it from bad weather. At the same time, don't get carried away with unnecessary details. If the dog feels better in the enclosure than in the open, its working qualities will be lost.The pet should be happy to leave its territory and follow the owner's commands; it should be interested in the environment so that it guards your yard.

Guard dogs with a good undercoat do not need particularly insulated booths, but in regions with a harsh climate, you need to take care that your four-legged friend does not freeze

For hunting breeds, a platform on an elevation is required, from where it will be convenient to inspect the territory. For animals with short legs, you need to make an inclined board or ladder, along which they can climb an elevation. In places where the sun is scorching in summer, it is imperative to make aviaries with an awning or roof. A booth is sufficient in temperate climates. If you periodically go to the dacha, and your shaggy friend grew up in the city, it is better to prepare an aviary for him, where he can watch the family without the risk of getting lost in the neighboring gardens.

For temporary keeping of the dog, you can use folding aviaries, this is especially true if you have a litter of puppies

An aviary for two or more dogs is necessarily a spacious structure, sometimes it is advisable to organize a tunnel in it.

How to build a dog enclosure on a plot with your own hands

A place for a dog on the site can be allocated to the side of the house or adjacent to it. The last option is convenient because one wall is already ready, it will be easier to fix canopy.

The enclosure attached to the house will sag less, you do not need to go far to clean and feed, you will hear the dog if it gives an alarm

Installing such a structure at home is not always possible. Let's figure out how to choose a place and arrange the aviary properly.

Outdoor enclosures for large and medium dogs: choosing a location

A place for an aviary and a dog booth should be chosen on a dry area that does not flood with melt water or rain. Another important point is to pick it up away from the windows of a residential building. No matter how you care for the dog, there will still be a specific smell. It is undesirable for it to infiltrate the kitchen or your bedroom.

It is also undesirable for the dog to breathe extra aromas, so its place should be placed away from pens of pets (cows, pigs, chickens, horses) and an outdoor toilet or cesspool

The dog itself is also undesirable to breathe unnecessary "aromas", so its place should be placed away from pens of domestic animals (cows, pigs, chickens, horses) and an outdoor toilet or cesspool

Dog breeders strongly discourage keeping dogs in the same pen with other animals. They can lose their working qualities and get sick. A good choice would be an area naturally protected from direct sunlight - in the shade of trees or shrubs.

The photo below shows examples of outdoor dog enclosures:

Building materials for a dog enclosure

Traditionally, a metal mesh is used to create such a structure, preferably one that is sold in rigid sections. A wicker chain-link under the pressure of a dog can deform, bend and break. Metal posts are used as fastening posts. If you are planning to make a beautiful dog enclosure that fits into the overall architectural ensemble, you can use bricks, including decorative.

Brick corral is a capital structure that will serve for a very long time for more than one generation of your pets

Another preferred material for construction is wood. Environmentally friendly and warm wood guarantees your pet a healthy microclimate. It is used for flooring, booths and walls on the leeward side.

Important! The height of the structure must be such that the dog cannot jump over the fence. Pay attention to this point, especially if your dog is a jumping breed.

Tools for work

Everything is simple here: you will need the same tools as for conventional construction, for example, summer cottage... If you plan on making a scaffold, a garden drill for a columnar base will come in handy. To work with wood, you need carpentry tools: a saw, a hammer, a plane, an ax.Metal structures may need to be welded together, so welding machine... To work with bricks, you need a trowel and a concrete mixer or a trough for mixing mortar and a shovel. In any case, a tape measure and a building level will come in handy.

Building an aviary for a dog is a day's work, not more, unless, of course, you decide to start with capital brickwork

How to correctly size a dog enclosure

The dimensions of the dog enclosure must correspond to the size of the dog. For breeds with a withers height of up to 50 centimeters, such as English Shepherds, Spaniels, Pit Bull Terriers, Bulldogs, an area of 6 m² is required. If you are planning to build with your own hands an aviary for a husky, Rottweiler, German shepherd or other large dog with a withers of 50 to 65 centimeters, allocate 8 m². Huge dogs, Dalmatians, Malamutes and Caucasian Shepherd Dogs need a minimum of 10 m² of living space. If in your building there will be not one, but two dogs, the area must be increased by at least one and a half times.

A dog with a brood also needs an apartment one and a half times more

A dog with a brood also needs a "flat" one and a half times more

If you release your dog for the night every day or plan to keep it in the enclosure for only part of the day, you can reduce the size of the enclosure to 6 meters.

How to create a solid base and enclosure flooring

The floor of the dog's home should not be cold, this is important for the health of the dog. Among the other requirements for the quality of the coating of enclosures for large and medium-sized dogs are durability, water resistance and ease of cleaning. If you had to fill the site with concrete, cover it with at least asphalt, it is not so cold. There must be a small wooden flooring on which the dog can lie down, the minimum size of such a flooring is 150 × 200 cm.

The ideal option is a floor fully wired with a quality board

The wood needs to be planed, all knots removed and treated against rot and insects. The plank floor is laid on logs, everything must be fixed securely and firmly, the boards should not bend. To prevent the flooring from rotting, you need to leave a free space under it with a height of 5-15 centimeters. In brick enclosures, ventilation openings should be provided under the floors.

Important! Do not use nails to attach the floorboards, they can injure the dog. It is best to do this with self-tapping screws or screws.

Dog house walls and enclosure fence

Any project of an enclosure for a dog will require lighting, a sufficiently high fence, a place for sleeping and resting an animal - a booth.

The fence will not only protect your guests from unnecessary attention from the dog, it will protect him from unwanted contact with other animals that can bring a dangerous infection

The enclosure can be framed by a lattice on all four sides, but in this case the dog will suffer from a piercing wind and drafts, in winter the enclosure will be swept by snow. Dog breeders recommend installing solid barriers - walls on two or three sides of the enclosure. It could be a brick concrete blocks, board, metal profile or OSB shieldsfixed on a metal frame. It is important that your pet cannot make a burrowing escape. So, the lower part of the wall must be reinforced with a concrete curb or metal mesh.

The open part of the aviary is decorated with a rigid lattice fixed on a metal frame

Important! All parts of the metal frame must be thoroughly cleaned and processed so that the animal does not get hurt by sharp burrs or protruding pins.

DIY installation of the roof of the dog enclosure

The roof of a dog's home can be made of slate, metal corrugated board, ondulina or soft tiles... In places with hot climates, it is better to choose a material that is not very hot in the sun.

When installing the roof, it is important to pay attention to the strength of the structure.

Self-tapping screws are used for fasteners. It is important to make sure that the sharp ends of the fasteners do not stick out.

Video: DIY aviary construction

Doors, kennel and dog feeder

The door to the enclosure must be hung in such a way that it opens into the corral, and not out. So, you can be sure that the dog itself will not break free. The door must be bolted from the outside and from the inside. The feeder should not be placed on the floor, but at a height that is comfortable for the dog. For animals of medium breeds, 20-30 centimeters is enough.

If you have to go away, and your friends feed the dog, you should prepare a swivel mechanism that allows you to lay food outside the enclosure

A place to sleep, a booth is an important structure. Here the dog can take shelter from the cold and heat. Do not seek to build huge apartments. In the booth, the dog is warmed by its own warmth, so the less free space the better. There should be just enough space for the animal to lie down and turn.

To determine the size of the kennel and its hole, you need to know the breed of your dog.

Small dogs the size of a dachshund or pug can fit in a 60 x 55 x 70 cm (60 − height) kennel with a 30 x 40 cm hole.For medium-sized breeds (Rottweilers, Bulldogs and Boxers), a booth 80 x 75 x 115 cm with a hole 35 × 50 cm.If you plan to make a booth in an aviary for a shepherd, great dane or wolfhound with your own hands, calculate the dimensions of 95 × 100 × 135 cm and a hole 40 × 60 cm.

Advice!The roof of the kennel must be made openable or removable. So, you can do cleaning, disinfection and pest control. In an emergency, by removing the roof, you can help a sick dog.

For the booth, use coniferous wood, which has a beneficial effect on the health of the animal. In regions with a harsh climate, it is recommended to make a booth with double insulated walls. Outside, the kennel is upholstered with material that does not allow moisture to pass through.

The booth is installed on a platform, providing protection from moisture from below and the penetration of parasites. A couch is placed in front of the kennel

Advice! The hole in the kennel must be placed on the south side, so you will protect the dog's dwelling from the cold northern winds.

If there are two dogs in your enclosure, the kennels should be placed opposite each other.

Examples of drawings with dimensions of booths for dog enclosures:

How to make your own home dog enclosure

If you keep your dog in an apartment, be prepared for unexpected surprises.

In your absence, a bored dog can turn furniture into chips, tear things and shoes, break expensive equipment

The only means of salvation is to buy or make an aviary for a dog in an apartment. If you have a playpen left from time immemorial, use it for a small dog or puppy. The floor in such an arena is usually covered with oilcloth, so it will be easy to clean up after the baby, and your carpets will be safe for a while. There are ready-made indoor aviaries for pets on sale. Here are some examples:

Sizes and designs of dog enclosures in an apartment

Rectangular aviaries are the most convenient shape for an apartment. You can install this structure anywhere in the room. The materials of the home pens are also of your choice: metal mesh, plastic or wooden fence. You can even use fabric stretched over the frame.

Convenient if the aviary can be disassembled. You can take it with you to the dacha. Usually such structures consist of aluminum frame tubes and awning

Important!If your pet is overly active, the paddock must have a pallet.

The dimensions of the indoor arena differ from the outdoor one, because the dog is in it only during the absence of the owners, that is, part of the day. It is clear that the booth is not needed in this case. The size should be such that the dog can take several steps and turn freely on the territory.

How to make an aviary for a dog in an apartment with your own hands

It is quite possible to make a small and rather durable playpen by yourself. Here's how it's done:

Illustration	Action Description
	Prepare a rigid mesh for the aviary.Useful about 5 meters for a small dog.
	When laying a flat board, fold the net at a right angle.
	To prevent the mesh from deforming in the position you need, secure its bottom with straight strips. It is better to do this with self-tapping screws with round heads.
	To enter the aviary, install two vertical planks and hinge a small door.
	Make a latch on the door. It is unnecessary to make a lock from the inside in the indoor arena.

A good idea for a small dog is a playpen from a children's play tent

DIY dog aviary: basic mistakes

An outdoor or indoor aviary is a home for your pet. Everything in it must be hygienic and safe. Many dog owners make the same mistakes when building enclosures, so the following tips will not be superfluous:

never save on material, especially on fasteners;

Large dogs can break flimsy structures

do not leave sharp objects, knots and burrs sticking out inside the enclosure;
fasten the mesh so that it does not sag or break;

Do not use decorative ornaments that can get the dog's paws or head stuck

put the aviary so that your pet can see the yard and its owners, this will have a beneficial effect on his psyche.

Do not break a flower garden near the aviary, the dog's scent can suffer from this

Photos and tips for caring for a dog enclosure

Constantly monitor the condition of the aviary. It is necessary to lubricate the hinges and moving parts of the feeder, treat the tree from rot. In winter, the corral must be cleaned of snow, and as soon as it gets warmer, it is necessary to prevent the formation of melt puddles. Make sure that the roof of the kennel does not leak.

In winter, cover the opening with a thick fabric curtain. To prevent it from wrapping, a load is hemmed to the bottom

At least once every three months, you need to process the pen and kennel from fleas. Change the bedding once a week - straw or sawdust.

If there are severe frosts, add more bedding and dress the dog in a blanket made of cloth

How to train a dog to an aviary

An animal must be taught literally from birth. If you have never limited your pet in movement and suddenly decided to send him to the aviary, he will receive serious psychological trauma. So you don't have to do it abruptly and unexpectedly.

Start by feeding in an aviary

Spend time with your dog in it the first time so your friend gets used to the place. Encourage him and use the "place" command. Only after the animal gets used to it can you start closing it for a short time.