It's getting cold in Georgia, what is the best way to insulate a dog house?

Question

I have two dogs that stay outside during the early morning hours and sometimes at night. I feel HORRIBLE for making them be out in the cold, what is the BEST method of insulating their dog house for warmth? It's big enough for both of them to fit so they do have each others body warmth on their side. Thanks!

Answer 1

Don't jerks from Georgia just screw their dogs to keep them warm?

Answer 2

I would do several things:
1. Make sure the roof is water/air tight so no drafts can get in.
2. Put plastic up over the door with a slit top to bottom so they can get in and out easily yet still keep the draft out.
3. Position the dog house so that the door faces away from the wind.
4. Either add an electric warming pad made specifically for dogs (see Petco, Walmart, Petsmart) or add lots of blankets (thrift store is good for this). Replace with dry ones as needed.
5. Provide copious amounts of water - animals of all kinds need water to stay warm. If you can, get an electric water heater made specifically for pets (again, see #4 above). It won't warm the water too hot but will keep it from freezing so it will be safe for them to drink.

Answer 3

Straw on the floor or some old blankets and the big thing is to make sure that the door to the dog house is just big enough for them to get in otherwise it allows to much wind in and heat out. DO NOT DO NOT use house insulation as the fiberglass in it can cause your dogs repiratory problems and irritate their skin and cause rashes.

Answer 4

Are you kidding? Why did you even bother getting a dog if you were just going to throw him outside to be alone in an enclosure and dog house? A dog is a member of your family and is a pack animal. He is miserable and unhappy living this way because he needs to be with his humans You need to do the right thing and Re-HOME this dog as soon as possible. In the meantime, OF COURSE, you should bring him inside. Geez You guys dont have a clue about being a dog owner so you really should not own dogs.

Answer 5

I would use a foam type insulation. Fiberglass could easily be chew and ingested by your dogs. I have heard of some people putting light bulbs in the dog's house during really cold days/nights but I do not recommend that.

Answer 6

Make sure that their house is a little bit off the ground. Also, you can fill their house floor with straw or hay. That should shield them from the elements with warmth to spare. I hate dogs but I am always willing to help others. good luck.

Answer 7

Straw or hay makes good bedding and will help keep them warm. The main thing you need to do is to make sure no rain will be able to get inside. If you have a shed or some type of outbuilding where they can sleep would even be better. Our blue heeler mix stays outside in a large shed, with plenty of straw and she stays warm as toast.

Answer 8

Straw or Hay, don't use blankets or anything like that because they can get cold & wet. Then also make sure the kennel is blocked from the wind. They make heated dog house pads, but you just have to make sure u have electricity and that your dogs aren't the type of dogs to chew on it.

Answer 9

Dogs have fur, they will be fine, but if you really want to insulater it you can buy cheap insulation from the home depot for around 15 cents a sqaure foot. Just make sure you board up over it so that they don't eat it. I would also put down a rug or two on the bottom.

Answer 10

This might sound crazy but mulch on the bottom with several warm blankets over top and it stays pretty toasty. A doggy door on the front wouldn't hurt either.

Answer 11

We use hay in our dog houses. Works great for warmth and it's easy to rake up and throw out when it gets older.