Doggy Den Dog House Review

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I bought two of these recently to house some outdoor cats who took to it immediately specially having the two ways to exit the dog house so that they never feel trapped by any racoons or predators.

I put them together in under 7 minutes each. Amazing clear and easy to do.Feels sturdy too.

The roof is like some sort of chunky spray on tar bits which are weather proof. I would recommend you caulk the joints and the areas around the screw heads to avoid leaks. I'll update after we get through a winter.

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We purchased the medium size dog house for our 30 lb dog as a dog kennel/indoor dog house. It arrived ok, the bolts, screws, washers etc... were scattered throughout the box. Apparently all the bags broke but all the pieces were accounted for and I was able to put it together without any issues. The dog house looks great, but I would not recommend it for outdoor use or to contain a large dog. The first time I locked the door, my 8 month old tibetan terrier bit the flimsy soft wood bars off the door and escaped within 5 minutes. I plan to keep the dog house, but I will likely make my own door, replace the hinges, lock, and replace or beef up the side window to contain my mini escape artist. I guess I should also mention the smell of the wood/stain; it is quite strong which may subside over time. The smell is not bad, it is just strong. Maybe that is why our dog wanted out so bad? Hmmm?. I would give this product 4.5 stars on looks, and 2.5 stars on quality/durability. Overall a 3.

I would say I like this dog house better than a plastic kennel as long as you feel comfortable making your own upgrades.

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I have a cat who refuses to come inside.

This thing is not practical for an outdoor cat or dog.

PROS

1. Cute

2. Legs lift it up off the ground a bit for insulation and keeps the wooden bottom from rotting quickly

CONS

1. Rain soaks the inside. Those windows slats are cute but let in driving rain in both windows. If you don't have a covered porch or deck or garage forget this thing. The roof overhang is a joke. Wind drives in rain no matter which way I positioned the house. Forget it anyway since it is NOT insulated.

2. Not insulated. I purchased this in the summer not thinking about the winter. STUPID!! It is thin wood and those windows allow COLD wind to blow though on two sides.

3. It is getting cold now and I purchased a pet heater pad. At least these drafty open windows could be used to run the cord through....but even if my cat still used the house (he won't after getting rain wet)....a heating pad when it gets really cold is ...worthless.... because the wind whistling though the windows and the very thin wood walls and floor let in too much cold.

4. Hello!! Pets cannot open the door. You have to somehow tie the door wide open or it closes on its own and the pet cannot enter. I put a string through the door windows into the house and out through the open side slat windows and tied a knot outside. This keeps the door open all the time.

I wish I had not purchased it. I'm thinking of using it for a chicken coop for 2 small hens but I have to solve the rain getting inside issue.

Now I am deciding between 2 PRACTICAL options:

americas pet store dot com has a video of a DP Hunter Dog House which Amazon sells also but Amazon does not have a video showing how the house works. THIS is a true OUTDOOR cat/dog house. It has Self-storing window panels easily reposition from winters closed position to summers cross ventilation position without tools. Dog/cat can see out while he rests in comfort.

Floor is raised four inches to provide a dry and warm bedding area

Floor is sloped and has a drain hold to make cleaning easy, just hose down and the water runs out. And my cat likes to cuddle with my medium sized dog....and this door allows both animals to enter.

Americas Pet Store dot Come also sells a Single deck insulated cat and Dog house (VERY NICE) or Double Decker Insulated Cedar Cat House that is an like a tree house with a platform. Their cat and dog house are INSULATE. It is great. The house or houses are INSULATED with door flaps, etc. Fantastic. Cats can sleep way elevated off ground or sleep on the platform deck over the actual insulated house. If I move, I can take it apart and it can lay flat taking up less room...unlike the plastic dog house. My dog is not shy about jumping on things and could easily jump to the platform and join his kitty buddy. I am leaning heavily towards this...but also like the DP Hunter Dog House.

I thought about the "The Kitty Tube Outdoor Insulated Cat House" because it is "cuter" but it is NOT raised off the ground and the windows are the handles from its description and the door opening cannot be widened to accommodate a larger pet and it would take up a lot of room if I had to move.

If you like this cute house look.....Amazon sell insulated Stabob' Pet Houses

www.amazon.com/Heated-Outdoor-Cat-House/dp/B00EBURMRO/ref=sr_1_6?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1382082629&sr=1-6&keywords=Stabob%27s+Pet+Houses

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I live in the country and have 3 cats that live outside. I wanted something that they could take cover in during bad Kansas weather:) I purchased the medium size and it was more than large enough for all 3 of them!! The instructions were very easy to follow and I put this together in less than 30 minutes. Love the fact that it has a door and windows so the cats have an added escape route if necessary. In some of the review I read they said they had problems with the floor, but I had no such problem. The house is very sturdy and extremely cute. I am very happy with this purchase.

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Got this for 2 kittens that were born under my deck for the winter. Putting this together was extremely simple and straightforward. Smelled great too. I bought a heated pad for the bottom for the kitties to be warmer in the winter. For anyone with a small dog and wants a good dog house, this is perfect. There are levelers and plastic caps on the bottom of the legs which also help it stay above any wetness that might cause the wood to decay if it was just on the ground. I also put styrofoam on the insides to keep the inside warmer for them and block the window.