Aviary for a dog: drawing with dimensions

An animal, like a person, needs personal space. However, cramped booths or open-air bedding are often used, but far from the best options for a four-legged pet. It is necessary to scrupulously and carefully approach the choice of a home for a dog. You can equip a special corner yourself or order a ready-made aviary from specialists.

General requirements for aviaries

In order for the animal to feel comfortable in an equipped aviary, a number of requirements must be met:

• the structure must be protected from moisture and direct sunlight;
• a booth is installed inside the outdoor enclosure, in the home enclosure – a litter;
• the size of the aviary is selected based on the size of the animal;
• the design must be easy to maintain – cleaning, changing water and feed.

When building an aviary, it is important to remember that it will become the main habitat of the dog, therefore, it is necessary to take into account all the nuances so that the four-legged pet feels safe and cozy:

• for small representatives of breeds (not exceeding 50 cm at the withers), the aviary should exceed six square meters in area;
• for those whose height at the withers is within the limits of 65-70 cm, a structure with an area of ​​eight meters or more is erected;
• breeds exceeding 70 cm need a spacious enclosure with an area of ​​about ten meters.

There is no need to save space, and there is also no need to create huge enclosures – excess space will become an obstacle to thermal concentration – in cold periods, the dog can freeze.

1. When floor treatment, in the event that this is an outdoor enclosure, it should be remembered that wooden boards (the main material) should not fill the entire space, some areas should be left in their natural form. Different coverage options are possible depending on the characteristics and habits of the pet.
2. When thinking through the walls it is important not to make them deaf as it is important for dogs to observe their surroundings and your movements. All walls (or only the front part) are best built using lattice material – forged, welded parts, or a chain-link mesh.
3. For blank walls fit «breathable» components – wood, brick.
4. Roof should cover the entire territory of the enclosure, the roofing material can be any, however, for thermal insulation it is better to select wood bases, and for sound insulation – a layer of soft material.
5. It is preferable that a door opened inward, which will contribute to safety, the same purpose will be served by locks-bolts on both sides of the door.
6. Booth installation – one of the most important points for arranging a personal place for a pet, with other options – it is part of the main aviary.

The future is also an important aspect location of the aviary. It is not difficult to choose the right location, there are a number of tips and recommendations:

• it is not necessary to place the aviary close to sources of noise, this will irritate the animal;
• it is better to equip a place closer to the home, so that the dog can see the front door of the house;
• elevation is preferable to lowlands, since the dog will observe what is happening on the site and does not risk being flooded during precipitation;
• it is important not to allow places that emit a pungent smell to the enclosure, this will damage the sense of smell of a four-legged friend;
• the entrance should be located on the east or west side, a different location threatens to cause inconvenience in different seasons.

In order not to miss a single aspect in the construction of a room for an animal, you should initially carefully think over the drawing, which will indicate the factor – stationary or not planned for the pet housing, this will help determine the future foundation or its absence at all. It is important to draw the border between the zones – a food place (tiles, wood are used for laying out), an area for walking (soil, grass), calculate the dimensions of a wooden platform (a booth is placed on its territory).

Aviary for a dog: drawing with dimensions

To find the best option, you need to familiarize yourself with the existing types of dog enclosures:

• fully open (fenced area with a booth inside);
• partially insulated with an open front (on three sides – solid walls, roof, plank flooring, booth);
• partially warmed with an additional walking area (three solid walls, booth, walking area).

For the manufacture of all enclosures, metal profile pipes, wooden panels with a thickness of at least 2 cm for walls, fastening materials, roof material, concrete are purchased.

Certain norms should be observed in order to please the pet as much as possible and avoid unnecessary problems in the future:

• the dog must be allocated and equipped a place to sleep, they are usually a booth (made or bought taking into account the dimensions of the animal) on a wooden base with a soft bedding inside;
• to protect the open enclosure, it is mandatory the presence of a canopy, this will protect the animal from changeable weather conditions and will help preserve the health of the pet;
• the aviary needs to fit on an area of ​​about thirty square meters – the consequence of this will be the comfort of the pet and his satisfaction with the home, since he needs not only a quiet rest, but also the opportunity to warm up;
• special attention should be paid to the location food places animal;
• and the front part will need to be built well reinforced door with latch to avoid excesses (escape of a pet, entry of children and other animals into the enclosure);
• the wooden base should not touch the ground, therefore it is necessary to think over the equipment of the concrete foundation.

DIY dog aviary: stages of construction

• Having decided on the type of the future aviary and calculating the appropriate dimensions (starting from the dimensions of the dog), the stage of preparation begins and detailed study of the drawing, with the calculation of the amount of building material, its cost, specifics of processing and use.
• After determining the material and purchasing it, the turn of the construction itself begins. An important part – floor, it can be made from concrete, tiles, or planks. The choice is influenced by the characteristics of the climate of the region. The made floor can be combined – concrete and boards, boards and earth. The wooden floor should be placed under a slight slope so that precipitation does not accumulate and does not interfere with you and your pet.

• The next stage of construction will be wall installation. Do not forget that at least one of the walls is always made for viewing, made of metal materials. The grill is welded, primed, painted to protect it from corrosion. Wood materials can be used on the remaining walls. All structural elements must be connected as tightly as possible in order to avoid the possible loss of the pet – through its escape. All walls must be reliably dug into the ground.
• It is also important to cover the resulting space. roof entirely, to protect the animal from the negative effects of the environment.

• The ready-made aviary should be set up a booth or put a flooring, the first option is preferable. The booth should be designed with the expectation of a wood base, having previously prepared an additional drawing. In such a design, the pet will feel comfort and security..
• Finally, add feeders, additional accessories for the pet (bedding, toys). The aviary is ready and your pet can move in.