During the winters, your home provides you the warmth and coziness you need to enjoy the season. But what about your pooch? Just like you, your pet too requires protection from the chilly weather. Getting a dog house for your pet is one big proof that you care for him or her in a genuine way. However, you also need to prepare the dog house in a proper manner to keep your pet warm.

Dogs like to play and have fun outside. If your pooch spends time out in the winters, he or she may catch a cold or suffer from hypothermia. If your pet’s body temperature falls far below normal, he or she may even die. Therefore, it is crucial to keep the dog house warm during the winter months. A warm dog house will help your dog have a great time and stay healthy. But do you know how to keep your pet’s outside shelter warm and comfortable in the cold weather?

At the Rockstar Puppy Boutique, we specialize in designing a variety of dog houses. Let us help you with some of the most useful tips you can use to keep the dog house warm during the winter season.

Fix the Cracks in the Dog House

Take a closer look at the condition of the dog house. Particularly, check out the walls of the house to find any gaps or cracks that may have developed over time. Cold winter air can pass through the cracks in the walls. Even if the cracks are small, you should have them fixed before the cold weather sets in. In fact, you need to fix all such issues that the dog house may have. This will block the wind and make your pooch feel warm and comfortable in the face of cold weather.

Further, you can also get a new door installed in the dog house to raise the temperature while the pooch rests inside.

Shift the Dog House to an Ideal Location

When it comes to safeguarding the pet against the chilly weather, the location of the dog house will play a key role.

Where exactly have you placed the dog house outside your house? To get ready for the winter season, you should pick the most ideal location for the dog house. It is best to move the pet house to a suitable location, where the effects of the cold weather will be minimal. You can select a space inside the garage for the dog house. Or you can move it somewhere close to the patio. In this way, you will be able to maintain warmth inside the shelter for your pet.

Keep the Dog House Elevated

The ground where you put the dog house should not be cold. If it gets cold during the winter, it will affect the temperature inside the dog shelter. So, you need to place the pet house a few inches above the ground.

In some areas, the ground becomes too cold during the chilly weather. To avoid this issue, one ideal solution is to elevate the dog house and put some insulation below it. You can use a pad of straw or wood chips to place between the bottom of the dog house and the ground. The best practice is to keep the dog house at least 3-4 inches above the ground. For more or better insulation ideas, you should talk to one of our experts at the Rockstar Puppy Boutique.

Use an Outside Covering

There are many things you can do to safeguard your pooch against the unpleasant cold of the winter season. A good idea is to put a covering over the roof and the walls of the dog house. You need to select the right material for this covering. A house wrap made up of synthetic works best, as it will block the cool winter air as well as moisture. You can secure the covering easily with sealing tape. The best thing about using this sheet is that you can remove it when winter is gone and then reuse it the next winter season. All you need to do is install the covering in a proper manner so that there are no water or mold growth issues.

Get Comfortable and Warm Bedding

Apart from following other tips, you should invest in quality bedding material to offer warmth and comfort to your puppy.

At a puppy boutique, you will find everything that you need to create warm and cozy bedding for your lovely pooch. Buy a dog bed, blankets, and towels and place these inside the dog house. This arrangement will create a very comfortable environment for the pet. Every time your dog is tired or feels cold, he or she will like to get into the dog house and enjoy the warm bedding.

Heat the Dog House

Heating products are available in a wide range of designs. You can choose from a range of electric and non-electric products.

Electric floors heating pads are a good option for keeping the dog house warmer during the chilly weather. If your pet has a habit of gnawing, you can cover the electric cords with PVC tubes. You will come across electric beds as well. However, the best product is that which fits in with the behavior of your pup. A better option can be non-electric heating pads. These pads are designed to emit heat for several hours in a row, making the shelter environment warm.

No matter what breed your pooch belongs to, he or she is certainly going to need a warm and enjoyable environment during the winter season. For pups that like to spend a great deal of time outside, having a well-insulated dog house is essential. In addition to the tips shared above, you should also make sure your pet gets the right food and stays hydrated at all times. Using heated bowls to feed dogs is a good idea for providing extra warmth in the chilly weather.

Talk to a Dog House Design Specialist

our lovely pooch deserves the best care and attention, particularly when the weather is cold and harsh. If you are in search of a quality dog house, you should head straight to the Rockstar Puppy Boutique. At our online store, you will find a broad collection of well-crafted dog houses as well as dog accessories such as dog helmets, dog clothes, dog shoes, dog blankets, dog leashes, etc. If you want expert tips to prepare your pet’s shelter for the winter or plan to get a custom dog house built, feel free to have a consultation with one of our design specialists.

You can reach out to us via a phone call or write us an email using the inquiry form on our puppy boutique website.