Building a doghouse

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If you consider your pooch to be a member of your family, it's only natural to want to make sure he has a safe place to rest. Your dog's living quarters can be very basic or quite elaborate, depending upon your needs. However, it's important to make sure the doghouse you select allows for 36 square inches of floor space for each inch of your dog's height. It's also a good idea to use Styrofoam sheets as insulation to keep the house warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Radio interview source: Kathy Innocentee, community relations manager, Kichener-Waterloo Humane Society

To learn more about building your own doghouse, we suggest visiting the following Web sites:

How to Build a Doghouse: An overview of the tools you'll need for building a doghouse.

Building a Doghouse: Directions for making a doghouse that your kids can help with planning, sanding, nailing, and painting.

Doghouse Gallery: A gallery of photos showcasing different styles of homemade doghouses.