A dog house needs ventilation to keep it cool and fresh. It helps regulate internal temperature, reduces and prevents mold, and provides air exchange so your pup doesn’t suffocate in the house. The best way to ensure your dog house has proper ventilation is to build it in the right manner from the start.
The most effective way to ventilate a dog house is by creating an opening or windows, along with adding insulation. Insulation keeps the house warm in winter and cool during summer. It also acts as a barrier to moisture and prevents water from penetrating the interior of the house. It’s important to use an insulator that’s safe for dogs and easy to clean, such as foam board or straw/hay bales.
It’s also a good idea to place the dog house on a raised platform or concrete base rather than directly on the ground. The platform will allow for more natural air flow and prevent the dog house from becoming too hot.
A simple way to increase the ventilation in a plastic dog house is to create a vent hole near the peak of the roof. Keeping the vent hole covered with a PVC strip curtain or similar means will help keep debris and dirt out of the vent.
A more advanced method of increasing ventilation in a plastic dog house is to add a portable air conditioner designed for small spaces. This type of AC pulls in cool air and exhausts the warm, humid air through a hose that can be vented outside. The resulting air is much cooler and can help your dog stay cool in the house, even during the hottest weather.
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