Kennels and Runs

Kennels and Runs

If your dog likes to spend most of his time outdoors, he will need adequate shelter to protect him during inclement weather and periods of extreme heat or cold. A kennel will provide a safe haven for your dog, and a run will allow him to get the exercise he needs without requiring your supervision.

Kennels and runs are available for purchase in a range of styles, from the basic to the deluxe. While most kennels and runs require some assembly, many are modular units with panels that you simply clamp together. Available opened or enclosed, with or without runs, most kennels are made of chain link.

Kennels and runs often come with optional accessories, such as:

Covers or shades to provide extra protection from the elements
Resting benches for your pet to lie down on
Gate units with stainless steel bowls for easy access to food and water
Spring-loaded pet doors to make it easy to go in and out
Removable floors for easy cleaning
Dog curtains for decoration and to filter direct sunlight

You can also build your own kennel. All it requires is some concrete or pea gravel for the floor, chain-link material for the sides and some kind of material to make a roof. When you plan the kennel, make sure it will adhere to any local code requirements, and design it so that you can easily maintain it and expand its size later, if necessary.

When you build your own kennel, make sure you provide: