Insulated Dog Houses

If you are like many dog owners, your best friend probably spends some time outside when you are away. Every pet owner knows that their dog needs shelter when they are outside from the heat, cold, and elements, but many well meaning pet owners purchase dog houses that are not adequately insulated for the climate in which they live. If you live in a climate that has temperature extremes either in the summer or winter, the safest and most comfortable house for your dog is an insulated dog house. It is important to purchase a dog house that matches the climate in which you live; otherwise your dog may not be protected from the heat of the summer or cold of the winter. There are many different materials used to make dog houses, and some are manufactured with insulation and others are not.

An insulated dog house will keep the temperate from rising too high inside the house during the summer by blocking the sun's rays. In the winter, the insulation will prevent the dog house form getting too cold by keeping in your dog's body heat. Insulated dog houses are manufactured in all shapes and sizes so you will easily be able to find one that will suit your dog. While any shape and size will do for an insulated dog house, there are some materials that work better for these types of houses.

Plastic dog houses and dog igloos are popular and for good reason. They are water and insect proof, lightweight, and attractive. Plastic is not the best material for an insulated dog house, however. Plastic does not hold in heat well and does not protect against the sun's hot rays as well as other materials. You can also find dog houses made of metal, either with a metal roof or with an entire metal construction. Metal is the worst material you can choose for an insulated dog house as it is notorious for being too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. Metal is durable, but unless you live in a very temperate climate that does not experience hot summers or cold winters it is not the best choice for a dog house.

Wood is one of the more popular materials for dog houses and it is also the best for insulation purposes. Wood acts as a natural insulator and when coupled with a layer of Styrofoam or other insulator it does a wonderful job of keeping the inside of the dog house at a comfortable temperature. There are many types of wood used to make dog houses and most are suitable for insulation purposes. Pressure treated wood is usually the most durable and some types of wood are naturally insect resistant. You can find wooden dog houses in any shape and size to suit the needs of your dog and it is also easy to find ones that are manufactured with insulation already installed. If you already have a wooden dog house without insulation, you can easily use a layer of Styrofoam or other insulation and plywood to insulate your dog's home.

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