Review of Precision Pet Outback Dog House, Small, 33-1/2" x 24-5/8" x 22", Log Exterior

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Precision Pet Outback Dog House, Small, 33-1/2" x 24-5/8" x 22", Log Exterior
By: Precision Pet Products; Outback Dog House Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 2
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Attractive and Roomy

On: 2008-01-10

I bought this for my cats, in case they find themselves outside during poor weather. I placed it close to the front door of the house so that they could run in fast if it was raining. (That was my reasoning, anyway - animals always seem to have their own plans.) I dont know if they hang out in it, but I do know that when I placed each one in it, he/she did not immediately run out, but stayed long enough to sniff around (the cedar smells great). I assume that they know it belongs to them.

The little house is attractive, well built, and easily put together in a few minutes with a Phillips screwdriver.

I took the time to make a few improvements, which may or may not be necessary, depending on where you live. To protect the house from the harsh sun, sand, and termites here in north Florida, I built a 4 x 4 pallet of pressure treated lumber to get it off the ground, which also provides a small porch for sunning and keeps water from splashing in from the ground. I gave it a coating of Behrs (from Home Depot) on the outside, to make it that much more weather resistant. I cut to size (with a utility knife) a piece of insulation board for the floor of the house, because the slats there are not air tight and would let in cold air - definitely something a cat would reject. Finally, I faced the door to the southeast, for shelter against the cold north air, and nailed a piece of exterior/interior carpeting with a slit in it to the inside of the door.

Another possibility is to line the inside with a reflective coating of some kind, perhaps one of those camping emergency blankets, or insulation that has a reflective surface.

I put in a round, padded cat bed with a hood (that the cats were already familiar with), in the back corner away from the door. There is enough room inside for two cats to lie down, if they are friendly.

All my improvements cost very little in time or money, and I feel assured that my little friends are safely out of the weather when they need to be.

outback dog house

On: 2008-01-02

I live in Wyoming and purchased this small dog house for my cat. The product assembled easily and is as presented by the vendor. I love the offset doorway which allows for food and offsets the wind.