A dog is not only the guard of a country house or giving, but also our faithful friend. If the dog lives permanently on the street, it is necessary to organize a full house for her, in which she will hide from rain, wind or heat. If a small dog is quite comfortable in a booth or kennel, then a large breed dog needs a spacious and safe aviary. Today, "House of Dreams" offers to consider what are the aviaries for dogs, what to look for when buying a ready cage, and whether it is possible to make it yourself.
Dog enclosure
Types of construction of dog enclosures
The simplest design of the enclosure is a section enclosed by a grid, metal or wooden grill. Such an enclosure will help to temporarily isolate the dog, for example, if visitors come to the house or its presence in the rest of the territory is undesirable. If you want the enclosure to become a full house for the pet, then its design should include the main elements of the usual structure - foundation, floor, blind and mesh walls, and also the roof.
Dog cages photo
Beautiful aviary for a dog with a roof
Wooden enclosure for a dog with a roof
According to the type of constructions the enclosure is divided into several types:
- with one blind wall and three mesh;
- with three blind walls and one mesh;
- with three mesh walls( if the enclosure is an extension to the wall of a house or other structure).
If you live in a warm place or a dog is on the street only in the summer, the enclosure can be a structure whose walls are completely made of mesh. However, in this case inside the enclosure it is necessary to equip a well-insulated doghouse.
According to the experienced owners of dogs, the most reliable and comfortable for an animal dwelling is an enclosure with one mesh wall. In this construction, the dog is not afraid of wind and frost, but at the same time it can safely observe the nearby territory. In this case, the remaining walls are sheathed or originally built from deaf materials - wooden blocks, metal panels, etc. An enclosure with three mesh walls will be comfortable for an animal only if it has a spacious and insulated booth.
Open-air cage for one dog with a booth
Grid for an enclosure of a dog
Wooden cage photo
Conditionally standard aviary can be divided into two parts - a booth and a place for walking. In this case, the booth can be both an integral part of the structure, and simply carried inside.
A street dog enclosure must be equipped with a reliable roof. The roof can be both gable, and flat, the main thing is that its roof reliably protects the structure from rain and excessive overheating.
An open-air cage with a booth photo
A street aviary with a range for dogs
An aviary for two dogs
In addition to street cages there are also house designs that are simply indispensable in cases where puppies appear in the house or there is a need to isolate the animal from other pets during illnessor estrus.
In specialized pet stores you can find home cages in the form of tent-tents, created from a durable metal or plastic frame and polyester. As a rule, ready-made awning enclosures are equipped with additional fasteners, handles and windows, so, if necessary, they can be used as a carry.
Also, domestic dog cages can be performed in the form of a spacious metal cage.
An aviary for small dogs in the apartment
Soft dog cage for the apartment
Metal enclosure for dogs
How to make an aviary for a dog with their own hands
Despite the fact that today the producers have a huge selection of dog enclosures that can be bought in the store, you can make a home for your four-legged friend yourself. But for this you need to consider several important nuances:
1. Size of the
enclosure Before you build an enclosure, you need to determine its size. Given that the animal requires enough space for walking, the enclosure should be as spacious as possible, especially if it is made for large dogs. According to the standards, if the dog's height does not exceed 50cm, the minimum area of the enclosure should be 6m².At growth up to 65см the size of the dog's house should make at least 8м².If the growth of your dog is more than 65cm, start from the minimum area of 10m².
How to make an aviary for a dog
How to make an aviary for a dog
2. Material for an enclosure
An aviary for a dog can be made of almost any material that tolerates contact with moisture and is highly durable. Most often it is built of wood, metal, brick blocks, etc. Wood as a material for making a dog enclosure is attractive for its ecological purity and accessibility, and metal and bricks are strong. In addition, in the design of any enclosure there is a grid or metal grilles.
The owners often make an open wall of the structure from the usual mesh netting. However, note that an adult dog can not easily break it, and the puppies can injure the wire cells of the teeth. It is much more reliable to use a full metal lattice instead of a grid.
Aviary for small dogs
How to build a dog aviary photo
3. Location of the
enclosure To ensure that the enclosure is exposed to natural light for as long as possible, its open side should be located towards the south. It is desirable that near the structure there are trees or other objects creating a shadow, otherwise in the summer the animal will not feel comfortable in its house.
In addition, dogs are born guards. It is important for them that the entrance to the site is always within sight, so choose a location for the enclosure with the most convenient view.
How to build aviary for a dog with their own hands
Beautiful and convenient aviary for a dog
In general, the process of building an enclosure for a dog differs little from the construction of any other structure. Just remember - if you build a foundation and fill the cage with concrete, be sure to insulate it with wooden panels or other suitable materials. In addition, it is desirable that the structure was under a slight bias, becausethis will facilitate the flow of water and the cleaning process. And, of course, take care of a strong gate and a secure lock.
Booths and enclosures for small dogs
An aviary with a house for a dog
And do not forget that dog enclosures are located on your local area and become an integral part of the site design, therefore, taking care of the animal's comfort, take a little time and imagination to create an attractive structure.
