Dog owners that allow their four-legged friends to run free all the time are just asking for trouble. For their own safety, and to ensure they do not get into mischief, dogs must be trained to spend time in a kennel. If you do not already have a kennel, do not worry; the dog kennel installation process is relatively easy. With a little bit of time and money, you could construct a caged-in area for your dog both inside and outside.
Pre-Manufactured Kennels
Dog kennel installation is a cinch if you go to a local pet store and purchase one that is already made. These are generally kennels for the inside of your home, which you can use to put your dog inside while you are away.
Smaller kennels are usually already assembled on the store shelves, too. All you have to do is purchase it and bring it home. For larger kennels, significant assembly may be required. Don’t worry, though, these kennels come with a thorough set of instructions that will guide you through the dog kennel installation process from start to finish.
Outdoor Dog Kennel Installation
To give your dog a safe place to relax and enjoy the outdoors, a kennel is ideal. You can build a very simple kennel by purchasing some chain-link fencing from a local hardware store and constructing a fenced-in area. Just follow these steps:
1. Measure out what will be the perimeter of the dog kennel. Make sure the measurements are precise.
2. If you want the kennel to have a concrete floor, dig out the area, but not too deep. Level out the ground so you can pour and smooth out the concrete. It helps to line the area with boards to contain the concrete as it dries.
3. Next, you must dig appropriate holes for your poles at all four corners of the area. A posthole digger is the most appropriate tool to use for this task.
4. Drop the posts into each respective hole and fill the holes with concrete to secure them.
5. Finally, wrap the chain-link fencing around the posts. You should have ordered the right amount of fencing from the store based on your measurements before the project. It is best to attach a tension rod to one of the posts and start from there. Wrap the fencing around all posts and secure it.
6. Make sure you include gate hardware in your purchase. This will allow you to install a door in the kennel to allow for easy access in and out.
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