Have you decided to make a four-legged friend? In this case, you will need a dog pen! You will place your beloved pet there as necessary so that the dog does not interfere under your feet while you do household chores.
And if you bought not an adult dog, but also a puppy at all, then you definitely need a corral for dogs until a small pet grows up and learns to behave correctly. The best paddock is square. In the modern world, you can pick up a fence for any interior of an apartment or house. There are pens of various shapes and from any material (mesh, wood, metal). The size of the fence is determined by the breed of dogs, but for a puppy 2.7x1.8x1.8 m is quite suitable. You can not buy it, but make a pen independently from improvised material.
How to make a pen for a dog yourself
Before you start making a fence for a dog, decide on its size, shape and material (ideally, it should be square). If your corral is designed for a puppy, then it is better to make it solid, without lattice walls. For an adult dog, fences in the form of a lattice or fence are suitable.
The design must be stable and durable, withstanding numerous jumps. Mostly the wall with the door suffers. As a material, you can use a laminated chipboard. It is good because the surface is smooth and easy to clean, and the dog will not be able to pick up his paw or catch on his teeth. Attach the walls inside with a beam to the screws, and strengthen the corners from above with corners. Try to make fastenings so that the dog does not have the opportunity to chew on them. If you took plywood or wood as a material, then for a more aesthetic look, saturate the dog pen with non-toxic substances such as Aquatex. The height of the walls depends on the breed of the dog or puppy. As a rule, one of them is made a little shorter than the others. There is a door on it, at a distance from an angle of 20 cm, and below - 18 cm from the floor. The door is mounted on hinges and latches on the inside. You can put a door from plexiglass so that the dog can observe the events taking place indoors. Attach the sides from 7 to 9 cm wide inside the enclosure. Linoleum is the best option for the floor. Release the edges outward and fix to the walls in the form of a trough, this will allow the urine not to spread and protect the floor from scratches. You can also insulate the pen for dogs by putting a heater under the linoleum. A layer of newspapers or an
absorbent diaper is placed on top of linoleum
, and then a rug is laid. Thus, your dog will have a dry and warm litter.
Corral for small dogs or puppies
Arrange the pen so that it can be easily assembled and disassembled as needed. This design should have a specially designated place for the toilet and an area for playing and relaxing. To train a puppy to the pen is worth it gradually. It is impossible to leave him alone for a long time, and do not wait until the dog begins to bark and whine. Do not let your pet get bored, give him toys or let him chew on a delicious bone. Believe me, your dog will appreciate the place where she is allowed to do anything, and will be happy to spend time there.