novicane65
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Re: Barrels VS Conventional?
quote: Originally posted by Ron Moore
I've used the plastic barrels, the wooden type, the igloo type, and about every type out there. I have built my own for the last several years and things that I have learned is....most dogs chew, especially when they're young and/or not being hunted or exercised regularly. That's the #1 complaint with most boxes. Things that are necessary, IMO, in a box are warmth, dryness, easily kept, durable, and easily accessed. That being said, I started building my own. They're not as cheap but I don't worry about my dog in any weather. I also keep my dogs in a covered kennel. I build them rectangle not too big or too small. They're 1/2" thick with 3/16" plywood inside, 1/2" insulation in between and sheet metal for the outside. I make the top to raise up to change bedding and cover all the corners with 3/4" X 1/16" angle aluminum. Always use treated lumber for the bottom runners. I caulk every corner for a perfect seal. Again, I'm retired and have time for all this. I'm going to try the heavy duty plastic on my next one. I get my materials from the local race car builders down the road from me. They have all I need and they also sell the heavy duty plastic that I'm gonna try next. I'm not knocking the barrels at all, they are just fine, I'm just taking it a little further and I enjoy doing it. I'd be glad to text picks of my custom dog box, just can't put them on here. Good thread and some good comments!
Sounds to me like you put thought into the dog houses you've built. Most people around me don't. I've thought about building my next set, but won't need to for a couple years yet. Now for the guys saying that you can't put a door on a dog house without your dog chewing it off. There's some heavy duty plexiglass doggie doors you can buy. They last year's, and you can rebuild the hinges. I got mine at lion country supply I believe. It's been a few years since I bought them.
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