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Vet Q & A
How to choose an outdoor dog house for warmth and proper bedding?
There are many things to consider for keeping an outdoor dog comfortable. Any type of shelter will do as long as it provides enough room (for the dog to stand up and turn around), protects the dog from the weather (good roof and sound walls) and the door is situated such that the prevailing winds do not blow right in. Straw bedding is helpful during the cold weather to help the dog maintain some heat in the house. Fleas are better controlled with medications such as Frontline, Seresto collar, NexGard, and many others. If your dog is a short-haired dog, pay close attention during the cold months to make sure he is able to keep warm. There are also coats for dogs that can help! Thank you for using pet coach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Training & Behavior
My puppy keeps having crate accidents even after going outside.
It seems she might need a small kennel. There should only be enough room for her to stand up and turn a complete circle. Any other room then they tend to soil in one area and lay in another so they do not get dirty. Puppies tend to get distracted easily and may find playing and exploring outside more important than going to the bathroom. I would start taking her out on leash and staying close by you reward her with treats as she goes in the correct place.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Vet Q & A
Is an insulated dog house enough to protect my outdoor dog from cold?
A roof that does not leak and walls to protect against ran is needed. You will have to change the cedar chips out regularly and make sure to add a bed or blanket to snuggle in for extra warmth. Ideally on freezing nights you should bring him in and confine him to a garage or laundry room or bathroom if able
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Vet Q & A
Can my dog sleep safely in a dog house on the balcony in winter?
If the wooden dog house is insulated, and there is a lot of padding inside and the door is covered, that would be ok during the day but I would avoid it at night. Make sure that the balcony has a secure border so that she cannot get through the barrier /slip through or under the bars and fall or escape. I would also not recommend it if you're on a lower floor where someone could potentially try to snag her. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Training & Behavior
My dog hates his kennel. How can I help him or can he sleep in my bed?
I understand how frustrating it can be to get a dog comfortable in a kennel. There are a number of reasons that it is beneficial to get a dog comfortable being in a kennel, so I do think it is worth continuing to try. If Jasper needs to be kept quiet after surgery or for any other reason, we certainly want him to be comfortable in the kennel. For now, you might consider feeding him his meals in the kennel (without closing him in it). The goal would be for him to run into the kennel excited for food and associate it only with feeding. I am attaching a handout below that may have more ideas for you. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1129 However I also don't think it's necessarily a problem for Jasper to sleep in your bed as long as you are comfortable with that. I am attaching a handout below that discusses reasons to have a dog sleep in a crate instead of a bed. You will have to make the best decision for your house as far as that goes, but you could also consider having a dog bed for Jasper to sleep in as an alternative. I graduated my puppy from sleeping in a crate to sleeping in a dog bed in the bedroom and used a baby gate at the bedroom door to keep him from wandering out of the bedroom. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1418 Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025