The location of the kennel is extremely important to get right. Having it in the wrong position would lead to the dog not wanting to use it at all. We are going to talk through some of the most important factors to consider for this.
Shelter
The dog kennel must be kept in a sheltered area. Besides the fact that it is needed to ensure the kennel doesn’t get damaged by wind, the dog will be much more likely to use a kennel in an area sheltered from the wind. The kennel should also be shaded from direct sunlight. There should be no drafts or cold winds blowing through the area either.
Privacy For Your Dog
All dog’s need a place that they can go to hide away from the chaos of your house. For this reason, the kennel should be located in a place where they are able to be completely alone. A possible solution would be to put it at the end of your garden.
Somewhere That You Can Keep An Eye On
You will want to locate the kennel somewhere that you can keep an eye on your dog. This enables you to check on your dog easily. A suggestion would be to locate it in view from your kitchen window.
An Undisturbed Area
The area in which you decide to locate the dog kennel should be one which is undisturbed. Your dog needs somewhere that they can lie down without being worried about a toddler pulling its tail. The kennel should be a place of safety and privacy for the dog to relax. It should have easy availability to drinking water, have clean bedding and some chew toys. The area should also be relativity quiet as you have to remember that this will be where your dog will sleep.