Getting a new dog is a lot of fun and with it comes responsibility. Most pet owners will immediately see the need for a fenced backyard to protect their dog from other dogs or wildlife and keep them safely inside. We don’t all have the luxury of a fenced yard and that’s where prefab dog kennels can work wonders. Popular prefab dog kennels come in outdoor dog kennels, multiple kennel runs, portable kennels and indoor kennels.
Prefabricated dog kennels come in a variety of sizes to suit the needs of your dog and will not cost nearly as much as fencing in the back yard. Installation and removal of prefab dog kennels is simple, which means they can easily be set back up when moving to a new house.
Outdoor Dog Kennels
Outdoor prefab dog kennels come in a choice of chain link fence kennels or steel rod kennels and welded wire kennels. The most popular outdoor dog kennels are chain link fence kennels. They come in two styles, which are called the stretch kennel and pre-fabricated chain link fence panels with attached frames. The panel design consists of a series of completely finished panels that you simply set up and bolt each panel together. As you can see, installing this design is quick and easy. Stretch kennels require the assembly and stretching of the chain link fencing to a wire frame. This takes longer to install, but offers more versatility.
If you have a large powerful dog, then you need to select prefab dog kennels that can handle the job. Check out steel rod kennels that are made well and can withstand the attentions of a big, strong dog. These can be purchased in prefabricated panels of six or five feet as desired. Welded wire kennels give you the option of selecting how much strength you need in a kennel. Select the wire gauge needed for your requirements based on the size and strength of the dog. Heavy gauge wire will hold a dog up to 90 pounds, whereas a lightweight gauge can contain a medium sized dog of 40 pounds.
Multiple Kennel Runs
Multiple kennel runs are usually good-sized dog facilities, which allow you different design options. As the name implies they are usually purchased when an owner has several dogs to contain. The biggest benefit of this design for prefab dog kennels is the ability to separate the dogs from each other. Non-see through isolation panels can be installed to segregate temperamental dogs into a couple of separate dog runs if needed.
Portable Kennels
Prefab dog kennels are also available as portable kennels. These come in smaller sized units than outdoor kennels because they are almost always used indoors temporarily. Average panel sizes are about four feet, which works well for small dogs or containment of only a short period. Most portable kennels are used while traveling. People often set them up in RVs or hotel rooms temporarily. These are frequently used by people that show dogs and travel from city to city.
Indoor Kennels
Structurally indoor kennels mimic the design concepts of outdoor kennels just on a smaller scale. Always set them up in a safe position in the house where the dog cannot be injured. Indoor kennels may supply your needs, but if possible consider an outdoor kennel with more space for the dog to run and plenty of sunshine.
When purchasing prefab dog kennels for outdoor purposes be sure and check that they are made with a corrosion resistant powder coated finish. A quality finish of this nature should resist rust, and don’t forget to look for a warranty. I hope that this list of prefab dog kennels should give you a good idea of what styles are available and how you and your dog may benefit.
Sources:
http://dogkennelsco.com/prefab-dog-kennels/
http://www.dogkennelbasics.com/dogkenneltypes.htm
