Making booths for dogs as a business. Recommendations on how to start your own dog kennel business at minimal cost (with video)

A do-it-yourself booth for a dog should correspond to the size of the animal and be made of environmentally friendly materials. You should not force the dog to enter a new kennel by force. Indeed, for an animal, an unfamiliar closed space is a great stress. Much more effective is to place a bowl of water or food indoors, throw in your favorite toys and reward the animal every time he visits his new home.

How to determine the size of the kennel

Contrary to popular belief, a "dog house" should not be spacious. Indeed, the more space inside the kennel, the more difficult it is for its inhabitant to heat the room with its warmth. In order to build a comfortable booth for a dog with your own hands, you should use the following formula for calculating sizes:

Ceiling height inside the kennel = height of an adult dog at the withers + 10 cm.
Depth \u003d length of the animal from nose to tailbone + 20 cm.
The width of the structure \u003d the height of the dog at the withers + 10 cm.
The height of the entrance to the kennel (taking into account the 10 cm threshold) = height at the withers + 5 cm.

Booth sizes for different types of dogs

In severe winters, the width of the kennel can be made equal to the height of the dog at the withers. This will be enough for the dog to rest, lying on its side with outstretched paws. For a puppy, the entrance to the booth should be made small with the possibility of expanding the hole as the dog grows.

How to keep warm inside the booth

Thinking about how to make a booth for a dog with your own hands, first of all, you need to solve the issue of warming the kennel. Opinions of experienced dog breeders on this matter differ. Some categorically do not recommend thermal insulation, while others consider its absence blasphemy.

To insulate or not to insulate

Why you should not insulate a dog kennel:

between the insulation layer and the interior trim, fleas often start up, annoying the dog;
with a large temperature difference inside the kennel and on the street, the dog may get sick;
animals with a thick undercoat (Alabai, Husky breeds) in a too warm kennel will be uncomfortable.

Supporters of warming a dog house give the following arguments in their favor:

puppies and adult short-haired dogs (for example, Doberman, Great Dane) suffer from low temperatures and cannot fully heat an uninsulated room;
in harsh climatic conditions, it is impossible to prevent heat loss leading to hypothermia of the animal in any other way.

A flower bed on the roof prevents the booth from overheating in summer

Types of heaters and their characteristics

When creating a warm booth for a dog with your own hands, the following types of heaters will fit:

EPPS (penoplex) - for high-quality thermal insulation, a minimum layer without vapor and moisture insulation is sufficient;
basalt mats - it is permissible to use when placing a kennel inside an aviary or change house, where it will not be intensively affected by precipitation that destroys the structure of the insulation;
mineral wool;
sawdust, wood shavings - shrink over time and require topping up.

In winter, straw or sawdust should be laid in the dog house, which perfectly retains the heat of the dog's body. But it is undesirable to use hay, fur coats and blankets. Indeed, there may be ticks in the hay, and the dog will spend a lot of heat on heating a blanket or a fur coat and will not be able to fully heat the room itself.

The subtleties of building a kennel

When designing and building a winter booth for a dog, certain nuances should be remembered. After all, an improperly built kennel runs the risk of remaining uninhabited.

Booth with a roof upholstered in tin and a flower bed

dog house wind protection

The most dangerous enemy of the animal is the constant wind that cools the kennel. In order for it not to penetrate deep into the room, you can use the following ideas:

Choose a rectangular shape of the booth and place the entrance on the side.
Organize a partition inside the kennel and an entrance like a labyrinth. In this embodiment, it would be useful for a guard dog to make a viewing glass window. After all, without the possibility of inspecting the territory, the dog will not be able to calmly stay in the booth.
Mount a tape curtain made of dense material (tarpaulin, carpet, thin polycarbonate) above the entrance. To do this, the selected material must be cut into wide strips and fastened with an overlap, nailed to the booth with a plank. Some breeds of dogs may not appreciate such an innovation that absorbs all sounds.

The location of the entrance to the booth

What kind of roof is suitable for a booth

The main requirement for roofing is soft materials that absorb the noise of falling raindrops. The shape of the roof can be any, but a flat shed design is more preferable. Indeed, on warm days, the dog will be able to climb on it, increasing the angle of its view.

The roof over the booth must be removable. This facilitates the process of cleaning and caring for the dog's offspring. It would be useful to insulate the ceiling, because the main heat loss occurs through it. A creative version of the structure is placing a house for a cat on the roof of a dog house.

The cat house is located above the booth on a wooden pole

What material to choose for the floor and where to place the kennel

The booth must be on a hill. It can be a platform, wooden beams or bricks below. The main condition is to protect the dog kennel from flooding. A hatch should be provided in the floor for cleaning the kennel, into which wool and dirt can be swept. In summer, this hatch can also serve as ventilation. The floor itself is best done from a grooved board. The tree inside the “dog house” does not need to be treated with anything, but outside it is better to cover the material with an antiseptic.

It is necessary to locate the kennel in the place of the best view of the site. In front of the booth, it is advisable to make a covered terrace-platform so that the dog can observe the territory without going into the booth and not lying down on the snow.

Booth with a terrace

Ready-made projects of doghouses

Budget building project:

Bottom: fasten two sheets of plywood 8 mm thick together, laying foam plastic (3-4 mm) in the middle.
Attach the bars along the length to the plywood, screw the side walls through them to the bottom.
Insulate the walls with foam plastic and sheathe with clapboard.
Close cuts and sharp corners with plastic corners.
Mount an insulated roof according to the principle of a cellar cover, cover it with linoleum on top for waterproofing.
Put the booth on the bars to prevent moisture from getting inside.

Two-story dog house

Two-story dog cottage:

Fasten the floorboards together to organize the bottom of the booth.
Screw the poles from a 100x100 timber sawn in half to the bottom.
Fasten the walls to the timber, insulate them with foam plastic and sheathe them with clapboard.
Mount a plywood partition inside the booth to protect it from the wind.
Make a removable roof - platform.
Organize a removable staircase to the second floor.

A dog house can be made from improvised materials: pallets, an old door, and even an unnecessary refrigerator or washing machine. You should not build a kennel from pine boards, as they release resin, it is more practical to use alder. On the facade of the booth, you can attach a bracket with a carabiner and a chain. This will allow you to limit the dog's freedom of movement during the arrival of guests or when work is dangerous for it (spraying with herbicides, etc.).

Dogs are one of the most popular animals in the world. In popularity, they can compete with cats. These are the most intelligent, loyal and loving animals of their owners. People are willing to spend a lot of money on their beloved animals. They buy clothes, expensive food, toys, etc. for their pets. Unfortunately, not all people have the opportunity to keep animals in city apartments. Of course, hand dogs are ideal for city apartments, but what about large breeds? They have a lot of wool, dirt, etc. Therefore, many people send their four-legged friends to live in summer cottages, especially guard dogs. To be convinced of this, take a walk around any holiday village, and you will notice that in almost every house there is a watchdog that guards the summer cottage of its owner.

And guard dogs live in booths. Therefore, the demand for booths is quite high. Why not go into the business of making dog kennels? Similar products can be made by hand. Of course, in each region the demand for such products is different. Therefore, before implementing this idea, be sure to analyze the demand for booths. You need to find out if booths are in demand in your city or not. If the demand is high, then it makes sense to do this type of business. For example, if you live in large cities where there are practically no private houses with garden plots, then this business idea is unlikely to be suitable for your region.

This business can be done by residents of villages and small provincial towns, where there are many private houses. Of course, the dog that guards the site needs to create comfortable conditions. And the owners spend a lot of money on it.

To make dog houses, you will need tools and supplies. The list of tools should include screwdrivers, a set of keys, a hacksaw, a hammer, a jigsaw, a grinder, a planer. As for supplies, you will need boards, nails, paint, fasteners, roof decking, and warm bedding for the dogs to lie on inside the kennel.

On average, a quality booth can cost $300-$500. The cost depends on the size of the booth. To specialize in making booths, you must learn tutorial technologies. Similar instructions for making booths can be found, for example, on the global web. Before making booths for clients, build a few trial options for your friends and acquaintances who have dogs. After all, only in practice can you ideally master the technology of manufacturing booths. Therefore, do not spare consumables and be sure to practice.

You must decide on the place where you will make booths for dogs. For example, a summer cottage, a garage, etc. can be an ideal place for making booths.

Now you have to attract customers - for this you will have to advertise your booth manufacturing services. You can place your advertisement on thematic sites and forums of your city about animals, use ads in the media, social networks, etc.

The tendency of Russians to build private houses, distancing themselves from the bustle of big cities, creating their own comfort zone, an indispensable attribute of which are guard dogs of large breeds, quite logically creates a demand for high-quality and long-term housing for them.

1 Why should you start making do-it-yourself dog houses?
2 How to effectively organize the production of dog houses
3 Approximate calculation of materials for the manufacture of one booth
4 Further planning
5 And finally, an interesting video - booths for dogs, what are they like?

Why is it worth starting to make houses for dogs with your own hands?

Sometimes, to find an idea for your own business, just look around carefully, for example , here, and perhaps it will be prompted by your personal need for something.

A friend of mine intuitively opened his own business about four years ago, and is still doing it to this day. He makes booths for dogs, although it is difficult to call them booths in the usual sense. . This is in the full sense of the dog houses for all tastes, sizes, budgets. And it all started with a well-made house for your own dog, then orders went for neighbors, for acquaintances of these neighbors, later they began to order cages for rabbits and other pets. We live in the suburbs of a small industrial city (about business in a residential area), in a cottage village, through a forest belt, horticultural societies, a little further behind the pond, the village, in a word, the private sector. Almost every yard has a four-legged watchman, and sometimes more than one.

Where does the construction of a house begin? Of course - a barn and a dog house! If your dog is large, then she will need a bigger house and an aviary. For many, a dog is like a member of the family, and each owner strives to make his pet's home comfortable, warm, arrange it so that incoming guests do not interfere with the dog, and the dog does not disturb strangers unnecessarily. Separate housing for a large dog is practically a mini-house, which the owner will have to take care of himself, therefore, you need to choose a model whose design will be as thoughtful as possible so that it is convenient to maintain, it fits beautifully into the landscape of the site and has served as your business card for more than one year .

So, a dog kennel business is worth doing if you:

Skillfully handle carpentry tools and welding equipment;
you have materials for the manufacture of a couple of booths;
keep dogs in the yard and understand their needs;
love to make things with your own hands.

How to effectively organize the production of dog houses

To quickly establish the manufacture of dog houses, audit your equipment. At a minimum, you will need: a set of carpentry tools (hammer, level, hacksaw, etc.), a screwdriver, a grinder or a grinder, a circular saw, a welding machine, a metal edger, an airbrush.

A stock of basic materials must be available:

Softwood board 20 or 25 mm, timber 50x50, plywood sheets, insulation (fine chips or sawdust are often successfully used as insulation), metal corner and rod, metal and galvanized nails and self-tapping screws, roofing materials, wood impregnation and paint.

For production, it is necessary to allocate a special room or place of about 18 sq.m, at the initial stage, convert some of the outbuildings to joinery or adapt part of the garage. Ready-made drawings of booths with calculations and recommendations can be found on the Internet.

Unlike Western countries, where the market for the production of dog houses of any design and modification is saturated, in our country this niche is practically free. There are productions of typical aviaries and houses, but not in every region, and they do not always satisfy the urgent needs of the clientele.

On the example of the family with which this article began, I can say that the three of them work - the head of the family with his son (purchase of materials, manufacturing, delivery, installation), the wife provides PR for the enterprise and maintains simple accounting.

Approximate calculation of materials for the manufacture of one booth

I will give an approximate consumption of materials for one wooden box measuring 1m x 1.2m x 1m for an average guard dog, for example, a Staffordshire terrier.

We make the side walls and the floor double from a well-planed and polished board (insulation is laid between them), a gable roof in one layer. Additional roof covering may be used.

Slate or metal tile about 2 square meters.
Board 20mm (coniferous) - approximately 0.3 cubic meters
Bar 50 x 50 - about 20 linear meters
Galvanized nails and black screws - 1.5 kg and 0.5 kg, respectively
Styrofoam type insulation (exclude glass-containing, as dangerous for dogs) about 5 square meters
Impregnation for wood - 1 liter
Paint for the outer walls of the booth about a liter
You also need a removable door for the winter, you can make it from tarpaulin or felt (we remove it in the summer, otherwise the dog will be uncomfortable).

As for the cost of the product, feel free to ask for 100% in excess of the cost of the materials used. The first booth sold sold for 7 thousand rubles, despite the fact that it cost 800 rubles, its manufacture, together with painting and drying, took 4 days. The cost of the house produced can be different, depending on what materials and equipment you used to make it. Often the materials are provided by the customer himself (in the private sector, a lot remains from the construction of the house), you may have to use materials partially from the availability (insulation, roofing materials, metal mesh, etc.). Based on this, you yourself decide what and in what quantities you need to purchase.

Further planning

Forecasts for this type of activity are good, in the coming years the need for overproduction does not threaten. There is no seasonality as such in the business under consideration, there is a slight decline in orders only at the end of summer. However, you need to occupy a free market niche very actively, having previously studied the selected service segment well, taking into account many nuances, including assessing the chances of your business growing into medium business if you have such desire and inclination.

For example, if you produce booths one by one or in small batches and manage to maintain a balance between the demand for the products offered and the ability to satisfy them, i.e. If you simply have time to produce the received orders within the agreed time frame, then you can plan further steps to develop your business.

Let’s suppose that we miscalculated our capabilities, unnecessarily “promoted” production, got orders, but we can’t complete it on time, there is a high probability that the idea will be “intercepted” by one of the possible competitors who has the necessary equipment and workforce (for example, idle in the off-season sawmill or carpenters).

Another option - they took a serial order for the manufacture of enclosures for the nursery, involved additional workers, bought the necessary equipment and materials on credit, but that was the end of large customers, as a result, downtime will “eat up” all your profits.

However, making dog houses is a very viable idea for starting your own business with a broad outlook. Using the resources of the Internet, in which there is a large amount of information offered (including free) - for example, drawings of various designs of houses; cynologists' advice; using the opportunities of local media for advertising and promotion - you will create a platform for a successful start of your business.

And finally, an interesting video - booths for dogs, what are they like?

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The dog house is the whole house! That is why the building should be warm, cozy and beautiful. Consider all the nuances of the construction of the building.

Deciding on sizes

In order to determine the size, you should look at your pet. Dogs can be medium, small and large. For example, large ones are Caucasian shepherds, medium ones are German shepherds, small ones are dachshunds and the like.

Ideal dimensions for a booth:

for large dogs - 140x100x95 cm;
for small ones - 70x55x60 cm;
for medium - 120x75x80 cm.

At the same time, the presented sizes can be adjusted depending on what kind of pet you have. The following rules must be observed:

The depth of the booth should be equal to the height.
The width of the manhole is determined as follows: the width of the chest of the dog is measured, and 8 cm is added to the value obtained.
The height of the booth is the height of the pet at the withers + another 8 cm.

Materials and tools

Before a do-it-yourself dog house is made, it is necessary to prepare materials and tools.

Of the materials, it is best to give preference to wood. The best option is conifers. Among other things, you will need bars. You should also prepare materials for sheathing - this is lining, siding, chipboard or fiberboard. Do not forget about decor elements - skirting boards, corners and decorative slats.

The booth can be made in the same style with a bird aviary, a gazebo and other summer cottages. This will give a more complete and harmonious look to the entire backyard.

For the roof you will need slate or galvanized sheet. Styrofoam, glassine, mineral wool can be used as a heater.

From the tools you need to prepare:

impregnation for wood;
shovel;
drying oil;
a hammer;
paint;
saw;
nails;
pencil;
hacksaw;
roulette;
level.

Manufacturing instructions

The dog house must be made according to the drawings. Only in this way will the building be of high quality. However, the manufacturing principle is still the same.

First, the boards are prepared. If you are staying on a shed roof, the back wall should be shorter than the front. So rainwater will roll behind the building.
Next, the bars are prepared. They will be needed for the frame of the booth. It is better to take with a margin.
Cut the frame according to the drawing.
The next step is framing the frame. First sheathe the inside with boards. At the same time, the roof is immediately installed with pre-sanded boards.
Then you need to cut the hole. Its ends are also polished.
The next stage is the foam insulation of the floor, walls and roof. Boards are attached to it.

Next comes the sheathing of the outer part of the booth. You can choose any material - fiberboard, chipboard, lining. The best option is wood siding.
Seal all cracks in the booth. For this purpose, skirting boards or slats are suitable, but always wooden.
Next, cover the roof. Better than slate sheets.
It remains to carry out the treatment of the building with an antiseptic and install it on a pallet of bricks to prevent the floor from rotting.
Now you can paint and install in place!

Original ideas for dog kennels

Important is not only the question of how to make a booth for a dog correctly, but also the question of the beauty of the structure. If you connect fantasy, from a seemingly standard building you can make a real decoration for the site.

For example, why not make a booth with an observation deck? Your dog will be able to leave the house and inspect the property. You can try and complete the construction in the form of a miniature house - a twin of your country cottage.

If the log house of your house is wooden, you can make a similar building for your pet. People around will certainly appreciate your skillful hands. Do you visit the cottage only in the warm season? Then a real log house is not needed, build a lightweight version using materials that imitate a log or log house.

In the event that your fence is made of stone on your site, a booth built from the same material will look very organic.

Among other things, on the roof of any building for a dog, if it is not sloping, you can set up a flower garden or equip a green roof, the stages of the formation process of which we have already described. In this case, the building will become a real decoration of the site. At the same time, it is not at all necessary to carry out complex actions, it is enough to install containers with unpretentious colors on the roof.

If you accidentally have an extra barrel or ring from a well, you can use these products to create original booths. Connect fantasy! An excellent home for a pet will come out even from an old bedside table, if it is corrected.

For a husky in winter, you can create an option in the form of a small copy of a snow igloo. The painted buildings look good. At the same time, the style of painting can be anything: under the hippies, in the style of "101 Dalmatians" and others.

In order for the pet to be comfortable in his new home, you must follow some rules:

How to position the building on the site

First of all, the booth, as noted earlier, should not spoil the decor of the garden. At the same time, the location should be as comfortable as possible for the dog. This means that the installation of a kennel near the fence is unacceptable. Otherwise, people passing along the road or passing cars will annoy the pet. A booth should not be placed near the house either. The best option is something in the middle between the house and the fence. Be sure to put the building on a pedestal or elevation so that moisture does not accumulate and does not wash away the floor.

Rules for caring for a booth

It’s not enough just to build a good house for a dog, you also need to properly care for it.

To make a booth for a dog, you will have to make every effort. After all, the kennel should become a real home for your pet, which, in turn, should not drown out the beauty of the site.

Booth for a dog (video)

American Tony Miller came up with a new format of dog houses with natural climate control. The idea of creating an underground kennel, which was embodied in his own business, was suggested to him by the dog Zik, who once began to dig the earth in the yard to hide from the heat.

Miller Pet Products, an American firm, has begun selling "new format" dog kennels. The DogeDen 60 signature kennel is an underground kennel that will allow dogs living in the yard to feel comfortable at any time of the year. Due to the design and location underground, a constant temperature is maintained inside, which is not as dependent on the weather as an ordinary booth.

The entrance to the kennel is located above the ground, and the bed is below it. To make it easy for the dogs to climb and descend into the "bunker", steps are provided inside. The booth is completely waterproof. If desired, buyers can choose a booth with either a raised or lowered entrance space. The first option is suitable if there is a danger that the yard may flood with water.

The idea of the underground booth came to the mind of the American Tony Miller after one summer day he noticed how his dog named Zeke began to dig the ground near his kennel to hide from the heat. Unwittingly, Zeke gave Tony a great idea - now the owner sells his booths with natural climate control to buyers from the USA, Canada and 30 other countries.

There is a booth depending on the type of 199-209 dollars. DogeDen 60 is designed for all dogs up to 60 pounds (27 kg).