| Dog kennels are usually designed for the larger | | | | with household tools by a couple of people. Some |
| breeds. Kennels are structures that you place or | | | | have tops on them so no one can jump or climb |
| anchor in the yard or on a patio outside. These | | | | out. Some of the kennels are designed so there is |
| are not dog crates which are smaller cages that | | | | a small space at the bottom which is designed for |
| are kept in the house and used as an aid in house | | | | when the kennel is on a patio the dog waste can |
| training and keeping the dog safe when everyone | | | | be hosed out easily. Wood flooring is available as |
| is away. A kennel is for leaving a dog outside and | | | | an add-on if needed. Most of these kennels are |
| contained in an area where they can get some | | | | made to fit flush on the ground or some hard, flat |
| exercise, have a place to go to the bathroom and | | | | surface. One panel will be hinged or there may be |
| spend time outside safely when everyone is | | | | a door built into one side for easy access. |
| away. Here is some basic information for when | | | | There is an accessory which is essential and that |
| you start looking around for one. | | | | is a tarp covering or partial covering for shade. |
| Outdoor kennels are large and in general made | | | | Some manufacturers include the shade tarp but |
| from either heavy steel wire welded to steel | | | | most do not. Other accessories that can be had |
| tubes to form walls or metal tubing as the frame | | | | for addition costs are expansion kits, anchoring |
| with chain link fencing over it. Chain link is a good | | | | systems and flooring. |
| product used in fencing and will last a long time. | | | | The kennels can be portable and move around |
| The sizes of these kennels or runs start at about | | | | the yard if sitting on the ground, although be |
| 4 by 4 feet and go up from there. You will have | | | | careful with diggers. The prices start at around |
| to judge how high you want the walls to be. Any | | | | 300 dollars for smaller kennels and go for well |
| online store or local retailer should be able to help | | | | over 1000 dollars for a large kennel with some |
| you with this choice as you are going to have to | | | | accessories. They are a very nice addition to |
| take into consideration how high your dog can | | | | have especially if you have multiple dogs. If you |
| jump and what breed. | | | | are handy with tools you may want to hunt for |
| The construction is a framing of steel tubing and | | | | some plans to build one. You may very well be |
| constructed in wall panels so you can customize | | | | able to find a used one locally or on the internet |
| the size or add expansion kits. They are made so | | | | which would be a great bargain considering they |
| that they can be put together easily and quickly | | | | are constructed to last. |