How to make a dog aviary with their own hands: drawings and sizes

The history of friendship between man and dog has more than one millennium. This is proved by the findings of archaeologists who carry out excavations of the sites of primitive people. Four-legged friend faithfully serves his master. The owner reciprocates his love, takes care of his pet, provides him a decent life. Some keep the wards in the house, others build an enclosure for dogs, providing them with comfortable living conditions.

There are many breeds that need to live on the street for normal development, they do not tolerate home maintenance. These include Akita Inu, Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed Laika, Collie, Husky, Great Dane, others. For their outdoor living, it is better to use special fenced sites equipped in the dacha or house adjoining area.

General requirements: what should be an aviary

Having decided to purchase or build an open-air cage independently, one should take into account certain requirements for this type of structure. The comfort and safety of the pet depends on them. Consider the general rules:

  1. The platform for the permanent keeping of dogs should consist of three main parts: a kennel, a living space, and a zone for eating.
  2. It is desirable to have an open-air cage on a dry, level hill, given the presence of shade.
  3. On the north side, the object is necessarily fenced with a wall.
  4. The dimensions of the building are selected according to the size of the dog.
  5. The flooring should not contain defects, cracks, gaps, which can cause injuries.
  6. To simplify cleaning the floor is equipped with a slight bias towards the front wall.
  7. When choosing the number of open surfaces, from one to three, preference should be given to this option, which will allow the dog to observe the entire territory, then he will not feel slighted, locked up.


At production of walls you should not use the grid the chain-link which quickly stretches and breaks, and also powder, galvanized pipes. Metal, other possible models should not be placed in a horizontal position.

Requirements for materials for the building

It is necessary to equip the open-air cage from the checked materials. For these purposes, suitable wood and metal. On the grid should not be placed additional decorations on which the pet can damage the paws. Fasteners must be kept to a minimum. First of all it is recommended to take care of the base. It is selected depending on the life of the facility. For seasonal buildings in the country is enough to fill a pillow of expanded clay or sand. For a stationary object, intended for operation for several years, suitable strip or column foundation.

The floor inside the enclosure can be sandy, earthy, no different from the surrounding soil. Open ground is more acceptable to the dog in terms of coping with natural needs. Also applied wooden coating. If a heater is laid under the boards, the construction can be used in winter. When planning a structure for a permanent residence of an animal, you can combine an open area with a wooden flooring.

In the presence of a concrete base, the walls can be erected of brick, cellular concrete, use a metal frame, lined with wood, as a rule, softwood. In the aviary should be at least one open side, fenced welded, forged grille. The gate is made of a metal frame and iron rods.

For the construction of the roof is better to use slate and metal, they retain heat well. Some use profiled sheeting, but it is not suitable for roof equipment, it overheats during the hot period, and cold comes from it in the winter. When choosing any material should be provided with a visor.

The booth is erected in two ways: as a detached object, as a compartment of a common object, fenced from the walking area by a partition. The optimal building material for the construction of the box will be natural wood. Timber is used for the frame, and the walls and roof can be made of various wooden plates.


Classification of enclosures by type

To decide on what platform for a pet to install at the cottage or on its own house plot, you should consider the possible designs. Their sizes depend on the characteristics of the dog, the appearance of the destination, personal preferences of the owner. By type of structure, all buildings can be divided into three main groups:

  1. Temporary. Structures are characterized by the presence of four open walls. Represent a platform, fenced on all sides with metal rods. For the convenience of the dog inside the booth is installed or equipped with flooring. Models are often not covered with roofing material.
  2. Closed. This is a full-fledged aviary, designed for permanent residence of a four-legged friend. Inside the booth is installed, provides insulation. The design has two or three solid walls, and the surface enclosed by a metal grill.
  3. Capital. The construction is divided into several zones. It has a separate room, fenced from four sides by walls, in which the booth is located, a special area for walking and feeding, enclosed by bars. In the cold season, the feeding place is transferred to the protected part.


Choosing the best place to build

An important issue when planning the construction is the choice of a suitable place for it. The mental state of the pet, his behavior, a comfortable overview of what is happening, the peace of the owner himself, the emergence of conflicts with his neighbors depend on this. When placing structures on the site should consider the following points:

  1. The dog must completely look through the yard, including the entrance.
  2. You can not build a site near the garage, latrines, compost pit, sewage, other objects with unpleasant and sharp odors that can lead to loss of smell by the pet.
  3. The structure is recommended not to be installed close to the house, but you should not remove it for a long distance, otherwise the dog will feel abandoned.
  4. To design should provide free passage.
  5. The best place for the aviary will be a hill located in the frontal part of the yard. In the lowland the structure will be constantly warmed after the rains.
  6. It is desirable that a tree grow near the object, but not giving large fruits, it will protect the pet from the sun's rays.
  7. Close proximity to the fence, located near the street, the carriageway, will lead to irritation of the four-legged comrade, unreasonable barking.

Calculation of dimensions and design features

The size of the structure is determined depending on the number of pets living, the height of their withers, and the floor. For keeping two dogs or a bitch with puppies, the aviary will have to be increased 1.5 times. The width of the structure should be one and a half times the length of the dog, but not less than 150 cm. The height can also be determined by experience. To do this, the dog should be raised on its hind legs, measure the distance from the floor to the end of the elongated front paws, add 20-50 cm to the measurements. The length is determined depending on the area and width of the building.

The low ceiling will put pressure on the psyche of the animal, which will make the dog more aggressive, will try to leave its home.

The table below shows the area standards for pets of various sizes.

Type of dogsHeight withers, cmThe optimal area of ​​the enclosure, m2Sizes of the booth, cmManhole dimensions, cm
widthdepthheightwidthheight
Little ones< 50< 67055603040
Average50 - 606-1011575803550
Large> 60>10135100954060

For dogs of small breeds

Dogs of small breeds, for example, pug, dachshund, basenji, cli-kai, and others, belong to the category of pets that live in the house. With a long stay on the street, they can get sick, and even worse die. An open-air cage for these pets is used exclusively for prophylactic purposes, for the entertainment of a four-legged comrade. The booth in the building can be replaced by flooring, where the dog could rest. When arranging the site take into account the following points:

  • The area of ​​construction does not exceed 6 m2. If it is larger, the animal will begin to experience discomfort, fear.
  • The height of the walls is established empirically, but in most cases 1.5 m is enough.
  • The optimal size of the structure, determined by professional dog handlers, is 2x3 m.
  • You can do without a roof, to provide partial coverage. Small dogs can not be in the rain and bright sunshine.
  • A small mattress is suitable as a bed.
  • The fence is made of wood and metal, has 2, 3 closed walls.
  • The floor is only wooden.


For dogs of medium breed

The medium breed includes the White Swiss Shepherd, Bull Terrier, English Bulldog, and others. They can freely live outside the home. For their comfortable living enough to equip the capital site. It must be a booth, an area for eating, useful space. Aviary must meet certain requirements:

  • The total area is from 6 to 10 m2. At lower rates, the dog will be crowded.
  • The height of the partitions is in the range of 2-2.5 m.
  • The optimal pen size is 3x3 m, other models are possible, depending on the length of the dog.
  • If the building is planned to be used all year round, the flooring is made of wood, and an additional layer of insulation is provided.
  • Slate is used as a roofing material.
  • Brick walls and natural wood are used for the walls, one of them is left open.


For large breed dogs

Dogs, Caucasian Shepherd Dog, English Mastiff, Bullie Kutta, and other breeds are large. Big dogs simply can not live in the home, they do not like a closed space, they need freedom. In a cramped room, anger develops anger and aggression, which can lead to dire consequences both for the owner, and for guests or loved ones. Equipping the aviary, it is worth remembering:

  • The area of ​​the pen should exceed 10 m2. Big dogs love space.
  • The height of the walls varies from 2.5 to 3.5 meters.
  • The size is calculated individually, it can be 3x4 m, 4x4 m, and more. When living 2 individuals, the area is increased by 1.5 times.
  • The remaining parameters are similar to those discussed above. The open-air cage should have a large warm booth, a warmed wooden floor, laid on a concrete base.
  • Iron rods must be strengthened so that a large pet cannot damage them.
  • At least one north side must be closed.


Features for puppies

Usually puppies are raised by a bitch. For these purposes, envisage an increased capital enclosure, divided into several functional areas. It is equipped with a separate room, fenced on all sides. In essence, a simple pen made of standard materials is used. In it, babies adapt to the future life.

For small breeds of dogs, they specially purchase, make small temporary constructions with their own hands, which make it possible to protect curious pets from moving around the apartment or house. They are needed for the initial education of the dog. For a comfortable living puppy equip them:

  • a place to sleep;
  • eating area;
  • tray for managing natural needs;
  • different toys to promote the development of the baby.

Build an aviary with your own hands

To build a high-quality and comfortable structure for your pet, you need to choose a suitable place for it, make measurements of the pet to determine the optimal size of the pen. Then a project is drawn up in which the functional zones are indicated. After moving on to the preparation of tools, the purchase of missing materials.

After completing these steps, proceed to the construction of buildings on their own site. The construction is quite simple is not a complex construction. He can be built by anyone with his own hands, even those who do not have building skills. The process takes place in several stages:

  1. Preparation of the base.
  2. Filling the foundation.
  3. Metal frame equipment.
  4. Laying flooring.
  5. Walling.
  6. Roof installation.

Mistakes to avoid

With the independent construction of the aviary, mistakes are often made that adversely affect the pet. To preempt them, consider common inaccuracies and omissions:

  1. Incorrectly determined place for construction. On the open, unprotected crown of the trees of the area, the building will be blown out and placed under direct sunlight. Water will accumulate in the recess.
  2. The building is fenced on all sides by other functional buildings, covering the review. The dog loves to see everything and be visible.
  3. Low ceiling. The dog will become aggressive, will not be able to get used to such housing.
  4. Small or oversized, wrong aspect ratio.
  5. The use of combined materials in the construction of walls, for example, metal and plastic, wood.
  6. Fastening wooden elements of the frame with nails.
  7. Using the netting of a chain-link, which the dog can damage, and he will cure himself about the sharp wire.

Materials and tools

Before construction, the required work tools should be prepared, namely:

  • spade and shovel, buckets;
  • concrete mixer, old cast-iron bath for mixing mortar;
  • hammer, screwdriver, saw, jigsaw;
  • welding machine;
  • gauges, string, level.

From the materials you will need:

  • cement, crushed stone, sand, water;
  • metal corner, profile, pipes;
  • wooden beam board;
  • slate or tile;
  • insulation (polystyrene foam, mineral wool);
  • paint, varnish, wood preservatives;
  • bolts, screws, nails.

Project drawing with zoning

You can make a plan for the construction with your own hands, use the finished drawing found in the special literature downloaded from the network. When self-planning in the scheme should display the following points:

Zoning:

  • Winter road, if any. It is a room fenced from all sides with blank walls.
  • A place to sleep. The area in which the booth will be located.
  • Walking area. Plot for permanent stay pet.
  • Place for eating.
  • Front door opening zone.


Main dimensions:

  • total area of ​​the building;
  • height of partitions;
  • length and width of the structure.

Components:

  • type of foundation (belt column);
  • type of roof (single, dual);
  • frame structure;
  • wall construction, floor crating, canopy.

Selection of foundation or foundation

For temporary, seasonal construction, it is enough to prepare the site and cover it with gravel or sand. When building a massive, durable pen, you need a good foundation. The structure is not characterized by heavy weight, therefore, for its erection it is sufficient to have a columnar or strip foundation, a concrete screed, made under a slight bias. Consider a phased process of pouring the most common base in the form of a tape:

  1. The selected site is cleared of debris and dirt.
  2. A trench is being dug 45–50 cm deep and 30–40 cm wide.
  3. The soil is being rammed, a pillow is filled up at the bottom (a layer of sand 15 cm) and also compacted.
  4. The formwork is installed, for this you can use any available material, put it together from planks, wooden sheets, pallets.
  5. Inside the formwork knit metal frame.
  6. Mix the solution in a concrete mixer or an old bath.
  7. The foundation is poured in, the top is covered with polyethylene for several days.


Flooring

The wooden floor is laid on the logs. To use the design throughout the year, you should provide a layer of insulation. Wood is treated with special water-repellent compounds and antiseptics. Step by step installation looks like this:

  1. Determined by the height of the floor covering.
  2. Along the perimeter of the future structure, a string is drawn, which serves as beacons.
  3. Wooden crate is mounted from the timber and planks, fixed to the base.
  4. In the voids between the lags fit a layer of insulation foam polystyrene or mineral wool.
  5. With the help of screws on the crate attached boards.
  6. At the final stage, the flooring is painted and varnished.

Wall installation

To protect the dog from blowing, the structure is equipped with three solid walls, and one is made of a metal grille, the bars of which are located exclusively vertically. Some owners make only two closed walls to increase the illumination, a review for the pet, so that they do not feel constrained.

On the strip foundation, you can build brick partitions. This is a good material, it keeps warm in the cold season. To do this, on the basis of spread the first row of three blank walls. Enough thickness in half a brick, for large dogs can be done in one. The second and subsequent layers are put in a checkerboard pattern. In place of the open wall install metal partition with a door.

Если в качестве основного материала выбрано дерево, то для начала возводится каркас из металла или древесины. Then markup is made on it, bolt holes are drilled. It is better to do without nails, which the pet can pull out, loosen the nailed board. After the wall is erected, the wood is varnished with special compositions.


Roof construction technology

For the enclosure equip single or dual slope roof. In the first embodiment, one of the walls is made slightly higher than the other in order to comply with the required slope. The installation process of a canopy with one inclined plane is as follows:

  1. On two parallel sides, where the angle of inclination will be located, install a power plate or a wooden trim.
  2. On top of them along the entire length of the rafters are laid with a cutout under the mauerlat, fixed to the beam with metal corners. On the side, they can be strengthened by a strap. The distance between the rafters should be 0.7-1 m when using tiles, 1.5-3 m for slate.
  3. On top of the truss system is lathing.
  4. At the final stage, the roofing material is attached.

Dog house and feeding place

By the construction of the booth should come with full responsibility. She is a pet's house in which he rests, hides. When self-building in the first place you need to pay attention to the following points:

  • The size of the object must comply with the parameters of the dog, the internal space should be enough for the comfortable location of the dog, but an overly large shed will be cold.
  • At construction coniferous wood is used.
  • For cold winters, it is worthwhile to consider a warmed construction.
  • The roof should be made flat, as it is a pedestal for the pet, from which he watches what is happening. It is recommended to make it removable, in case of illness of the animal, it can be easily inspected, if necessary, available.

When building a feeder, it is preferable to locate it near the entrance door, providing for it a special window. This option is good because sometimes you have to leave your home and entrust the care of animals to friends. In this case, the stranger will not endanger himself, trying to feed someone else's dog.


About aviaries from the store: the advantages and disadvantages

After seeing the ads in the network, go shopping, you can find a lot of offers from different companies and companies for the sale of finished structures. It is also proposed to manufacture any structure to order according to the provided drawings, requirements, from any materials. The advantages of such facilities include:

  • Manufacturing of facilities is carried out by specialists, which allows to avoid many mistakes made in self-execution.
  • The manufacturer gives a warranty period of operation for its product.
  • Wide range of. You can choose a beautiful product for every taste.
  • Mobility. Prefabricated structures can be easily assembled and dismantled, stored for storage in the utility room.

Among the shortcomings worth highlighting:

  • High cost. The construction, built with his own hands, will cost much less.
  • Uniqueness. Products are made massively.
  • The quality of materials. During the work, the owner himself chooses building materials.


Conclusion

The aviary is necessary for the street maintenance of dogs, for raising young puppies, for teaching them to use the toilet. He helps preserve property by protecting a naughty dog. There are many types of designs that perform different functions. After reviewing the main points, you can build the object yourself, knowing all the details, choose the right product.

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