If your beloved canine mainly stays outside, keeping the animal warm in the winter is essential to its health and well-being. You will need to fully insulate the dog kennel among other measures so that your pooch stays toasty and dry when it is finished frolicking in the snow—a task the friendly team at AAA Fence is happy to help with. The locally owned Anchorage, AK-based company specializes in high-quality dog kennels and has put together a few of their best tips for maintaining a warm dog house:

Top 3 Tips for Maintaining a Warm Dog Kennel

1. Choose the Right House

Select a dog kennel designed to retain heat, such as one made with plastic. Go for hard, heavy-duty plastic with enough room for your canine to stand up, move around, and otherwise remain comfortable. If you would rather stick with a wooden house, ensure it will not lose heat through assorted cracks and gaps.

2. Insulate, Insulate, Insulate

Dog kennels lose the most heat through the floor. Use layers of straw or wood shavings to keep the floor warm, though both present cleaning issues. An insulated baby’s crib mattress or egg crate mattress pad are the less-messy possibilities, though you may want to put down a layer of straw first if you use the latter option.

3. Add Heating Accessories

Front-flap “doors” also help greatly in keeping the wind and cold out while still making it easy for Rover to enter and exit the kennel. Purchase one in addition to a heating device specifically designed for dog houses, such as a heating pad that fits on the floor. The pad should lie flat and fit the dog kennel floor exactly to avoid heating the house too much or too little. Look for an option featuring a wrapped, chew-safe cord for best results.

Work with the friendly team at AAA Fence to design the perfect, cozy dog kennel for your fuzzy friend. The premier company also builds quality dog run fences and supplies fencing and gate materials to keep your dog and the rest of your family happy, safe, and secure. Call the fence suppliers at (907) 349-7000 to discuss kennel and fence design options, or visit the website for more information.