Simple Shelters: Building Doghouse in a Snap

In The Doghouse

Some dogs are more inclined to use a doghouse than others. If your dog was raised in a doghouse, they are patterned to it and feel comfortable in the structure. It is also thought that certain breeds take more naturally to a doghouse than others. Labs, for example, are people-oriented canines, and therefore may want to be inside with their families rather than outdoors. Despite any preexisting inclinations, though, dogs can be trained to use a dog house no matter their age or breed.

Keep Fido out of the sun while he is frolicking outback with one of these simple DIY doghouse ideas. With sustainability in mind, all of these examples were constructed using recycled and repurposed materials.

Drainage Pipe and Wood Hideaway

From our friends at houzz.com, this fabulous repurposed drainage pipe is perfect for smaller pups. Designer Chad Smith created this one-of-a-kind recycled resting area.

Pallets are a popular material choice for people looking to build an inexpensive and environmentally conscious doghouse. This example luxury loft from 1001 Pallets was constructed from recycled pine pallets with the addition of a clock – because this border collie is a watch dog.

This creative shelter space was crafted from reclaimed materials including recycled fences. Travis Habersaat, who built this project that he called, “Don’t Fence Me In,” displayed his doghouse for the Austin Barkitecture event. He said, “I like the idea of taking something that previously kept a dog contained to a particular area and making into a space that it can call its outdoor home…”