Dog Kennel Insulation

While it may not be essential to actually install installation inside of your dog kennel and run, there are some things you can do to make sure that the kennel itself remains at optimum temperature, particularly during months of extreme weather during the peak of summer or height of winter.

Some simple things you can do is to first of all plan carefully where you will place your kennel. If it's portable, then that's not a problem as you can move it around at will, and keep it in a desirable spot. But if it is going to be a more permanent kennel, then make sure that during summer it is out of the direct mid-day and early afternoon sun, and that there's plenty of shade.

If winters are a problem for you, have the kennel located so that wind, rain and snow can't easily come in the kennel door. This is best accomplished by having the door face the side of the house or a wall.

Building up a floor in your dog kennel also helps keep your dog off the cold floor, and making sure that cement floors are covered with mats (stable mats are great) will also help keep your dog warm and comfortable.

Remembering that white reflects heat and dark colors absorb heat may also help you to keep your dog cooler during summer, or warmer during winter. If you want to heat up your kennel during winter, it's a good idea to have it made from dark colored material so that heat is absorbed. If heat is a problem, paint the outside white, or another light color.

Making these simple adjustments when planning your kennel can make all the difference in the comfort of your dog.