Dog box

[J.W.]

I have been working on a dog box the last few days.All I have left to do on it is put in a vent,just have not found anything I like.It did not come out perfect as far as square but it will last a long time.I made it out of some panels that have 3in thick foam and aluminum sheet metal skin.

 

[podunkcowboy]

Definitely needs some kind of ventilation, my buddy had an old one bay like that we called the hot house because it friggin cooked dogs.

 

[Duane@ssu]

The box looks good,but put lots of vents in it, you are way more likely to "cook" a dog, than "freeze" one.Even in the winter.
Be real careful. I have heard lots of stories of dog boxes getting "hot", and dead dogs.
I leave my vents open except for the coldest times,(below zero) I always have some straw in the box.

 

[Minotbob]

So where are you gonna put the dogs?

 

[J.W.]

Thanks for the input guys.I'm more worried about it being to hot rather than to cold.

 

[Jesse lackey]

Its sure cheaper than buying one. I build all mine but they are aluminum square tubing and all open. Dogs kept in a hot box seem to be harder to catch.

 

[4eyes]

In hot weather, we put a bag of ice in the box. Does that box have the foam exposed inside? if so it wont be in there long. ; ) You may want to line it with 1/4" plywood.

 

[J.W.]

All the foam is covered.