Home Repair and Paint Guide

... Building an outdoor dog kennel, also called a dog run, is a great way to allow your pets outdoors without having to constantly monitor them. ... Before you begin, there are several things you must research. ... If yes, is there a size restriction, and how high can the enclosing fence be? Some building codes either won’t allow a dog run to be built or have strict size limits. ... Be sure to check with everyone first before drawing up plans. ... Does he/she bark excessively? This will drive your neighbors nuts and you will soon get a visit from animal control. ... Another idea is to erect a privacy fence at the same time as building the kennel. ... The same thing goes for the fence as the run - check building codes and HOA restrictions. ... Some fence companies will erect the kennel for you at a very reasonable fee. ... Speaking of dog houses, don’t put one too close to the fence. ... Make sure the fence and dog house can withstand weather extremes. ... The fence could be blown down or the dog house could leak during heavy rains ...