If there's anything besides running and feed time that sled dogs love, is new straw day! Good, clean, hollow straw that doesn't break down easily is an excellent natural insulator for sled dog houses. Most dogs will move the straw around and make their beds accordingly. From October through April we supplement their houses [...]
This design is basically the same concept as the 1 sheet of plywood design with the addition of supported 2" X 2"'s across the inner top for side plywood support. I also like to use 3/4" plywood for the floor and roof as some pups are big chewers. Depending on the height you want it [...]
Updated June 27, 2019 - 3/4" Plywood Design Added (bottom of page) Another very popular easy do it yourself design is the dog house made from a few 2" X 4" 's, 2" X 6" 's, one 8' X 4' - 1/2" sheet of plywood, torx screws and paint. We have some houses in [...]
There are many great sled dog house designs out there, some include insulation and less materials/labor. We still have some of our original square style sled dog houses that are made from one sheet of plywood. Most of them had to be painted again or remodeled as the roof took a good beating from the [...]
Santa's Elves have found us! Rudolf and his team of reindeer are getting close to retirement and Santa is in need of replacements! He's sent his Elves on the Shelves out to do some scouting at sled dog kennels. The Elf likes Toivo The Elf has spotted a potential candidate! [...]
