How to Build a Custom Insulated Dog House

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Do you know where can I get ac for dog houes.

Tim

Apr 25, at 9:56pm

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Joe! Where do you live? I want you to build my dog's house!! I live in Maine.

Louise

Apr 20, at 7:19am

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Throw some hinges (piano or butt) along with a latch onto the roof panel allows easy servicing of cedar shavings or the pet bed.

Tim

Apr 13, at 10:01am

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great plan, really efficient and useful, what good is a dog house if your dog never goes in it. this way with the space and the insulation he will enjoy his home. However the $130 cost in materials is very misleading. i spent over $350 on materials. The T1-11 panels alone are $34 a piece. I know I needed three of them for the size of the house but how convenient that the border collie they picked seemed to be perfect for the minimal amount of material. Great design and functional but cost is alot more than stated, not to mention if you don't have the tools. At least the house is efficient and properly made for its use rather than some nice looking dog house that doesn't serve a purpose.

madmen

Mar 27, at 2:00pm

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Super dog house and the plans are just as super.Thanks for putting this together for everyone.

LCP

Mar 9, at 7:56pm

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I have two large dogs, male and female ,do I built a four room dog house or two dog house

Goya Ramirez

Feb 5, at 1:02pm

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the instructions are right under the video. i did same thing and designed my own plans while listening to video then I seen the link to plans.

Jpoole

Feb 4, at 11:27pm

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Do the sides rot from being in contact with the ground. my dog is a 14 year old siberian husky. and stays outside alot, my only concern is about the sides rotting from contact with the ground or termites. can you please respond and let me know. I do like the plans.
thanks greatly

jim fortier

Jan 12, at 7:22pm

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Just a heads up, this was NOT $130. I built this dog house identical this past weekend. Got my materials from Home Depot, it cost me exactly $209.

Corey

Jan 8, at 4:00pm

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This is a great dog house. How would protect it against hard rain that sometimes floods the backyard and is there a way to make it theft proof?

CriticXtreme

Dec 26, at 8:27pm

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I built a dog house with my dad a few months ago after looking at your plans. After 2 months, and our first snow of the year, my huskie is finally using it and loves it! Thanks for the help!

Dec 23, at 10:50pm

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Great doghouse but that lady needs to learn how to use a hammer haha

Chris

Dec 20, at 1:30pm

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This may be a DUMB question, but is the height of the dog to the top of the shoulders when standing, or to the top of the head?

LES

Les Lyons

Nov 20, at 2:04pm

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I want to build one of these for my Shepard/Lab mix I recently adopted. It will be cold soon, but he is not fully grown. Are there some estimations for his length and height I should use?

Thanks,
B

Nov 14, at 12:27am

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is there anyway to get a blue print of this dog house?

bert

Nov 3, at 8:27am

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you suck

hunt

Sep 18, at 2:59pm

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Currently we are working on drawing up plans for our
projects but it may be awhile before plans for this project are realized.
We're sorry for the inconvenience.

Good luck with your home improvements,

Emily Lyman

Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Sep 10, at 4:26pm

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it would shure be nice to know how much plywood we needed and what kind. and written instructions like pictures and diameters of what the video is. and how much plywood we need 4 the in side. just the diagrams used in the video would be nice cause i have a dog about t hat size

trent

Sep 4, at 11:16pm

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Excellent design. Sentry and police dogs are housed like this. For sporting dogs, the base can be raised to allow a small light bulb under for winter heat.

Denis Hurlbut

Aug 28, at 7:41pm

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I wanted to thank you for the step by step instructions on the dog house, I have 22 dogs and they range from shi tzu or 12 lbs size to 36lbs wish you would come help I was breeding them till I moved and they changed their minds because I moved 65 miles from where I was living and now I have the litters I had. I Love my babies and know that an insulated dog house is the best way to go.

imadoglover22

Aug 18, at 4:19am

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this is a great idea cant wait to make one, could you send me a list of materials tho, thanks!

jake

Aug 5, at 1:00am

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It tells you for God's sake. Nine inches higher than the dog at the front and three inches higher at the back. Work it out. Retard.

Locker165

Aug 2, at 5:52am

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what materiel did he used a list

king German shepherd

Jul 20, at 6:12pm

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It's a wonderful job. I gonna make this doghouse here in the Brazil.

Matheus

Jul 14, at 2:04am

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I want to be in you Ron

Rick

Jun 28, at 1:21pm

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Excellent doghouse. This is the design used by most sentry and police dog kennels. Much better than the "cartoon" doghouses which are an oven in the summer heat and no protection from rain.

Denis

Jun 25, at 2:54pm

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..... I forgot to mention in my prior post, I experienced why there were times the Dogs I've built houses for would not use them, and I realized Dog are like we are and will not use something thats not comfortable lol.... It's a must for the Dog to really get all year round use, so when building a Dog House either it be on a flat roof or peak roof that you build it so there is a big enough gap/space so you can place where gable end are some nice big vents for air to pass through keeping the air gap between the roof and inside ceiling cool in the Summer, and not affect the heat inside because of having a well insulated ceiling inside. The air gap between the roof and ceiling works great when the Sun is beating down in the Summer time, it really does stay nice and cool in the dog house for the Summer time... and the Winter time it stays warm because of having insulation.... Love the show Ron, a HUGE fan...

joeeye59

Jun 24, at 11:23am

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There is one design overlooked that needs to be built into this wonderful Dog House.... Oh but first Ron I'm sorry if you happen to read your Fan Based comments please first allow me to say it's always such a wonderful pleasure learning all of the new ideas, designs, and talented means of attack you carry out fabricating all the wonderful things you bring to life :) By taking into account if the Dog lives in an area that always gets a lot of snow, rain, or too much Sun. I've built that kind of Dog house for my Boarder Collie that loved it so much because of how I did it. I took into account that the entrance sometimes needs to deal with getting a few feet of snow blocking the entrance at times, so I built the entrance a good 14 inches off the ground, then I built a 4' wide by 4' deep wooden porch surface platform thats about 7 inches high off the ground. So it was used as the step for entering into the Dog House. Of course this all gets designed accordingly depending where the Dog Owner lives, like in Maine there might need to be a few more steps for getting into the Dog House, not sure how you would do that but I'm sure you would have an awesome design for the amount of snow the State of Maine gets. My Boarder Collie loved laying out on the front porch platform which was used as the step up into the raised door entrance, basically in the middle of Winter and as cold as it was outside, the porch wooden surface would be dry, very warm to lay on, when touching his fur it was so nice and warm from the Sun, and here it would be 20 degrees outside, snow all over the place except for my Dogs front porch because the Sun melted it off and dried it up so fast lol.... I also extended the roof to cover over the top of the porch, this gave the Dog his choice when to lay on it depending when the Sun would shine and how it cast the shadow onto the porch.

Joeeye59

Jun 24, at 11:02am

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I'm recommending that a door in the dog's bedroom be installed on the front too for easy access of human caretakers. Snakes love these kinds of houses too, be careful.

Willa

Jun 24, at 10:49am

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Thank You, Ron. The video was a great Experience. I know now, the proper way to build a Dog house. Considering, its better than the one, I've already built! Measuring the dog is the'key", on my thoughts could have been better! Thanks for this video, I'm sure there is some people that this video will help! We're not as smart as most people that have common sense......

Bennett L. Robicheaux

Jun 24, at 9:40am

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I like this too!!!

Ernie

Jun 24, at 2:07am

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Thanks for a good plan to start with and the clear instructions. I will make it a little bit heigher myself because it needs to be insulated at the bottom and the top as well. Can you give me the length of the partition wall or the room between the back wall and the partition wall? (it's not mentioned in your plans or videos).

Theo

May 6, at 6:49am

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Doghouses are hard to make. This one seems easy and cool and spacey for the dog that needs it. Thanks for the useful information!!! P.S - u should probably post more about how to make a hawaiian doghouse-tiki hut!!! I'd LOOOOVE to see that kind of doghouse!!

Bob

May 3, at 12:20pm

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A magazine theme would make ur blog look nicer :)

Phyllis

Apr 9, at 5:47pm

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The roof needs to be insulated too. The door could use clear heavy duty curtains.

SaGa

Mar 18, at 4:26am

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"Size the Parts:To size the parts for your doghouse, make the width equal to your dog’s length plus 12”. The length equals the dog’s length plus 18”. And the height equals the dogs height plus 9” in the front and sloping back to the dog’s height plus 3” in the back." Ok fine, HOWEVER! There is a partion in this dog house SO, is this the OVERALL measurments or the individule partion measurments. FOr those of you getting all pissy at those who are asking about dimensions this is a fair question!'

No one

Mar 13, at 12:40pm

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I was just curious if treated wood was also used for the corner braces and support beans inside the dog house?

Ryan

Feb 28, at 11:08am

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Who are you people that are asking about the plans for the dog house & what size to build it? Better yet, I don't want to know who you are!! Just a hint, it's all spelled out clearly in the video. If you people would just listen to what the guy is saying, then you would get it. Unless of course you're deaf!! Even you people who have never built anything before should be able to build this within a reasonable time frame based on the instructions in the video. Or do all of you who are asking this question learn just by what you see & not at all by what you hear? Use you're heads, because EVERYTHING is spelled out for you. All you need to do is follow the instructions!! Even my wife who was sitting beside me minding her own business understood all the instructions & she doesn't build things like this!

anonymous

Feb 21, at 1:33am

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What is the slope of the roof?

Rick

Feb 19, at 10:12pm

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Dog died inside doghouse. Had to remove roof to extract deceased dog. Now kindling for bonfire.

Raymond Jones

Feb 19, at 5:49am

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For everyone trying to get the plan from this video, just go to the main page with the full video, and right under it, theres a description, and just locate where it says download plans and click on plans and it will redirect you to the plans

Edgar C.

Feb 9, at 2:39am

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você pode por favor me e-mail a lista de materiais e os planos? que será muito útil . eu vou comprar um yorkshire terrier e um pastor alemão, o yorkshire é para meu filho

Nilson

Feb 8, at 6:19pm

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você pode por favor me e-mail a lista de materiais e os planos? que será muito útil. E os nomes das ferramentas, eu vou comprar um cachorro yorkishire terrier para meu filho e um pastor alemão para tomar conta

nilson

Feb 8, at 6:16pm

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Can you please send me the list of the materials you used to build the doh house? Thanks

Octavio

Feb 4, at 6:12pm

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How can I get the plans and building list for this dog house?

JR Hayes

Feb 1, at 4:00pm

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Looks great, please email me the plans and materials needed for this project.

MeChelle

Jan 31, at 1:38pm

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Those of you asking for measurements: Size the Parts:To size the parts for your doghouse, make the width equal to your dog's length plus 12". The length equals the dog's length plus 18". And the height equals the dogs height plus 9" in the front and sloping back to the dog's height plus 3" in the back.

Tyson

Jan 29, at 3:10am

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Hey would you send me the blueprints to this video it would help a lot please and thank you

Danny

Jan 24, at 2:14am

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I think I'll build one just like it, because I've got 4 small dogs and I think its high time they move outta my shed and into their own home!

James

Jan 23, at 5:12am

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You might also want to add a door I used an old piece of carpet cut into strips for easy access in and out and it also keeps out snow and rain

James Lennox

Jan 21, at 7:48am

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Hi, great project, could you sent to me the material list and blueprints? I want to do an house for my little gran danois. Regards, Joao

Joao

Jan 20, at 6:12pm

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will that dog house be big enough for that fat cow? looks kind of small for her fat ass. also, does said fat cow dress her husband? what a disgrace to humanity. on both accounts.

joe smo

Jan 17, at 3:50pm

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Thank you so much for your time to help people like me to build a very nice sturdy home for my dog.

Lynette Thames

Jan 7, at 11:33am

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Great video! I'm all ready to build my dogs' house. I have three large dogs (lab, husky, lab mix) and wasn't sure if I should build three small or one large house. My compromise will be to build one long house with three partitions in it. This way they will have a separate entry and three separate "cubbies" in which to sleep. For those of you that need blueprints and material lists...REALLY???!!! I can watch this video once, make modifications to the plan and build it myself. BTW, this dog house is for my pets comfort when they are outside during the DAY on cold winter days, when I am away. The rest of the time they are in the house with the rest of the family. If you plan to keep your dog outside 24 hours a day, please be humane and buy a stuffed animal instead.

Sarah

Dec 26, at 5:31pm

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From the pics, does not seem the fat lady will fit in the dog house. Better remeasure either the plans for the dog house or have the fatass go on a healthy, life changing diet. Her husband, dressed in matching color top and short, is a fatass also. You ought to do better to get better looking models for your videos. Honestly. Disgusting!

slim shady

Dec 25, at 7:45am

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Only an Idiot would put the partition door on the back side of the dog house so that cold air can more easily circulate through. The partition door goes to the front. If you want to see how to build this dog house properly for cold weather see leerburg.com

Ben

Dec 25, at 1:13am

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Dear Ron, You did a really nice job. The video and instructions empowered me to believe I could really duplicate what you and your novice helpers accomplished. The information you provided was really helpful. I am a bit disgruntled that many of your readers are so demanding and almost disrespectful. They seem to be the type that want something for nothing, a common problem in our great nation. Thanks again Ron.s

Ronald Holt

Dec 20, at 9:26pm

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Excellent video and instructions. Wondered what the process for a metal roof would be as we are in a very windy place that tears shingles off in a heartbeat. Estimated cost of project at the time would help as well, but altogether a very nicely done video which encouraged me to give it a try. Thanks. Char

Char

Dec 17, at 9:59am

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you posted the plans for the dog house about a month or so ago, my neighbor wnet and got the materials and built it for me TOTAL COST 130.00 and that included his labor!!! my dogs love it (it was built for 2 med size dogs) now I know they will be safe and warm this winter ........Thanks Ron, but I still want the plans for the play house for my grand daughters plz

Rhonda Hiatt

Dec 11, at 10:24am

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I have been watching your show for years and been making some things for myself around the house. My only problem is that i can't afford all the tools that i need, so some of my projects dont come out as nice as yours. This is the frist time i have enter the contest. I'm hoping i will win some of the tools so i can continue to make some of the great projects you have to offer.

Rosa Fowlkes

Dec 10, at 7:15am

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HOW COULD I GET THE PLANS FOR THIS EXACT DOG HOUSE AND MATERIAL LIST???? I AM A FIRST TIMER WHO IS WANTING TO TRY AND BUILD THIS DOG HOUSE FOR MY DOG.... I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP ON THIS PROJECT.. THANK YOU..

ruben fuentez

Nov 30, at 4:34pm

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Nice video and well made house. I put one together today and found a few things not in the video, but was able to recover. Guessed on a few braces and framing for insulation. It came out great and the chances of this without your instruction were slim and none. Thank you.

George

Nov 7, at 12:17am

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JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!!!!! IM MAKING THIS HOUSE TOMORROW FOR MY DOG....THANKX A LOT

eneida

Nov 5, at 1:40am

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Ron, wish you had a materials list and a blueprint that you seemed to use on this site. great dog house plan. thanks .

Harold

Nov 4, at 3:03pm

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I love this dog house and want to know how I get the blue prints to build this.

Bethany

Nov 2, at 10:11am

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Love the dog house..but folks word of caution dont get a high energy dog if you are not a high energy person...hate that the dog is outside....basically cause he is not getting enough exercise..he'll be jumping the fence soon from boredom and then turned into a shelter "we cant handle him"...think before you get a dog..and get one who is a level below your energy level.

Maureen

Nov 1, at 7:53pm

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Where can I get the plans for this dog house, would love to build this one for my dog.

Frank Hubbard

Nov 1, at 12:53pm

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I have been looking for a dog house for 2 outside dogs!!! i can do this myself, thank you so much Ron!!!!

rhonda hiatt

Oct 29, at 9:40am

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I have seen the video and printed off the building plans I am going to have my three kids under 6 help me with this very simple but great idea of a dog house and we should have a blast as long as they do not work the power tools... For those who are asking for more than what is needed you might want to just hire someone or go spend the money to have it done for you. I am being nice about the questions I have read above. Most people work off of napkins where I come from and this is a well put together DOG house building plan with video included for FREE!!! at that for those who are wanting more just think out side of the dog house a TAD bit. If you need it bigger house just put all of the measurements in to consideration of the size of the dog. Ron H. you have made my dog house building easy and comfort of knowing my dog may have a better house then mine....Just Kidding at least if I have to go to the dog house we will be warm this year....10/19/2011 Thanks again from Ron B.

Ron B.

Oct 19, at 12:03pm

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People can be so mean at times. How about just saying thanks? The only way 2 build this dog house is 2 measure your dog n follow the video/instructions (if u are concern about weather add more insulation 2 front n roof of your dog house) GREAT DOG HOUSE THANKS N GOD BLESS

GOLIGTHLY

Oct 18, at 8:14pm

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R u people who r asking for sizes, dimensions and plans retarded? If not, I'm really scared for our species. I mean, c'mon, really?!? How can u possibly navigate thru life if u dont have enuf sense to figure out how to build something this simple WHEN IT'S SPELLED OUT FOR U ON TWO WEBPAGES?!? Ron invested his time to put together a thorough set of instructions on his website available FREE OF CHARGE no less and u expect him to read every stupid comment then take even more time mailing every one of u morons asking for more info?!? And people think those in the construction trades r dum.... b.

The_Isle

Oct 16, at 12:29am

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Please send me a set of blueprints. I love the design.

angela

Oct 15, at 9:50am

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Please email me video 3. I was able to get all to play except that one. I need to see how to cut the angles. Thank you.

Theresa

Oct 6, at 5:16pm

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Did you insulate the front of the dog house? It didn't show on the video, but I am assuming you did. Do you have plans you could email me. My son has a Husky and needs and insulated house for our winters. I like this one.

Laura

Oct 4, at 11:00pm

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Some suggestions for a day-use insulated dog house (no partition) - use 1/2" or 3/4" exterior plywood for outside - use 1/4" birch paneling for inside walls - I built an open square base with treated 2x4"s and tucked a sheet of insulation up underneath - don't run exterior walls to the ground or the cut edge will wick water; start the walls and inch or so up - for a 48"x32" house I needed two 4x8' sheets of plywood, paneling and 1 1/2" insulation board - use 2x2" to make an open frame inside the roof to hold a sheet of 1 1/2" insulation - need to seal the cut exposed edge of the door opening at the bottom, so it doesn't wick water into the plywood I really like the corner braces since they make it easy to get the walls up and provide a place to attach the inside paneling. Hope Laker likes it!

Birkie

Oct 2, at 12:24pm

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While your concept is great ,why did you only do a half way job ? The theme was an" insulated dog house" ,yet only the walls are shown to be insulated. WHY ? Only 30% of your heat loss is through a wall ,while 70+% goes out through the roof and you finish it with a single sheet of plywood !!!!??? You would have been better off just insulating the roof and forget the walls... NOT to mention the floor...you boxed that in fine, but what happen to the floor insulation ? If you live in the northern half of the country (like you do) would you not think of these things ? Would you build your house that way ?

THE MASTER

Oct 2, at 7:37am

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Is there any possible way to make this a portable dog house. Military responsbility has me on the move from time to time. My 2 mini dobies would appreciate it. Thanks alot

Robin Yardy

Oct 2, at 2:22am

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Could I get a materials, cut list, and blue prints for this dog house. I have three dogs that all get along but will be going into a house. Based on the video I have already added additional width and length to the home. :) Any help would be appricated.

Jeff Taggart

Sep 29, at 5:55pm

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Would love a copy of the blueprints as well! has anybody received anything? Great video though, will help a lot!

Travis

Sep 29, at 1:55pm

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Hello, the videos are great. Are the plans and materials list available online for downloading?

richard

Sep 26, at 12:12pm

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can you please e-mail me the material list and the plans? that will be very helpful... thank you

ingrid

Sep 25, at 4:35pm

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This dog house is awesome. Want to build it for my dog just would like to have the blue prints and material lists. Any way I can get them?

Aleese

Sep 24, at 2:55pm

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Hey so u all know it cost more they 200$ and just build it and it cost me 250$ for all i need for it..but it looking good my is 5x4..!!

jason

Sep 20, at 9:14am

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Love this design. I have a great dane i will be building it for but i need material list and blue print if possible

Keegen Daniels

Sep 19, at 11:18pm

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Could you please send me the plans to the dog house?

sam

Sep 18, at 2:07am

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Would I be able to get the blue prints from you? I have never built anything like this in my life, but I would know if I try I could.

Kim

Sep 17, at 4:05pm

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loved the video, plz email me the blue prints to try n make it plus material list.

dominique

Sep 17, at 8:18am

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Thanks for the video

Terry

Sep 13, at 8:21pm

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I love the video and can u email me the buleprints so I can make it ty

jason

Sep 10, at 10:23pm

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I liked the video. I want to build this dog house. Could you please email me the printed plans so that I can actually Do It Myself?

Marsia Jager

Sep 10, at 7:55pm

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We built this house. It would have been nice to have the materials list for thicknesses and even maybe prints for certain size dogs. The hardest part was the inner wall and trying to decide how to construct it. Our materials cost was $250 without the shingles, roofing paper or paint supplies. The house is stout and should be a great place for our pup to hang out. Now I just hope he uses it. I strongly suggest you build it where it will be...ours weighs about 200 pounds.

Stacey

Sep 4, at 10:21pm

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I would use natural sheeps wool insulation from Black Mountain USA www.blackmountaininsulationusa.com , we have many customers that use it for horse barns.

Mike

Aug 31, at 10:21am

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I have one question, I live in AZ where the temp. can reach 115 in the summer. how can i kept the dog hose cool.

joaquin nunez

Aug 28, at 7:47pm

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I built this dog house -it's great. It makes me feel better that the dogs have somewhere to stay warm if it rains while we are away. I even added tile flooring for the hot summer days as well. The only thing that would be better is if my dogs actually used it instead of just sleeping on my kitchen floor or on the couches. For a person that never uses power tools or even has any type of construction/handyman experience, it really wasn't that hard to build. So thanks for the blue prints and instructions - it made me look like a pro!

Nancy

Aug 27, at 1:11pm

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No need to be nasty or condescending. I have built many things and it would be nice to know the sizes/thicknesses of the needed lumber which was not discussed in the video.

Jeannine

Aug 24, at 9:04pm

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Think people! Everything is said in the movie. Just measure your dog, add apropriate amout of inches and you know how big room your dog need. Now draw a simple plan of doghouse and go store for the materials. If it is still problem for you, leave this subject, go to store and buy the ready doghouse. Belive me youre not able do do it right in the reasonable time.

Adam from Poland

Aug 17, at 3:13pm

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Has anyone been able to find a downloadable materials list for this dog house? I love the plan but need to know what size timber I would need.

Jeannine

Aug 17, at 12:08pm

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I would love the plans for this dog house including how to come up with the measurements for our particular dog. Are there plans available and a materials list? I love the two room idea and the insulation. We have a boxer and he is not a fan of the cold at all.

Stacey Ellibee

Aug 15, at 11:31pm

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ARE THERE ANY DOWNLOADABLE PLANS FOR THIS DOG HOUSE,AND ARE THERE AND MATERIAL LIST FOR THIS BEGINNER.

janice

Aug 13, at 2:17pm

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Are there any plans that can be downloaded for this wonderful dog house?

Beau

Aug 13, at 2:58am

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