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Why a Cedar Dog House Will Last So Much Longer Than Others

Your dog needs a place to stay that protects him from the weather, but you’re tired of replacing dog houses year after year.  They seem to fall apart or get torn up by your dog so easily that it isn’t worth the money spent to shelter your dog for the brief period they last.  You need something sturdier and longer lasting than what you’ve been buying.  You need to invest in a cedar dog house.

What makes a cedar dog house last so much longer than the standard cheap houses on the market?  First of all, many dog houses are made of plastic or other flimsy material as opposed to wood that holds up better.  Any type of wood will last longer through the wear and tear that your dog affords his abode, and cedar is perhaps the best type of wood to choose because it is also naturally weather resistant.  The fact that cedar produces its own oils means you don’t need to spend time treating the wood, and it will naturally resist moisture, including heavy rains, keeping your dog more comfortable year round.  This also reduces risk for mold and decay.

Don’t stop there.  Look for insulated cedar dog houses, which will provide an incredibly more complete shelter for your dog.  The insulation within the cedar dog house will be efficient like that in your own home for holding in body heat and keeping your dog warmer in the winter, as well as holding out heat in the middle of a boiling summer.  Having a space where he can curl up out of the weather will make your dog more appreciative of his shelter, so he’ll treat it better and not chew or destroy the cedar dog house as he may have a plastic one.

You can always sand the wood to renew it if the appearance begins to suffer, and insulated cedar dog houses can be repaired rather than replaced should something happen to the structure or it sustained damage.  That makes your cedar dog house an investment that can even follow you to a new location should you move to a new house.  In fact, the cedar is so versatile that you can choose to paint and repaint if you like so that it will match other yard décor or the house in which you live.  Most importantly, insulated cedar dog houses are the best protection you can offer your dog who loves to live outdoors but needs a shelter from weather elements beyond control.