Indoor dog houses
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Help choosing indoor dog houses
Buying guides and care advice written for this range: what to measure, what matters and what to skip.
From our guides
These are indoor shelters from our Dog Houses range: modern wooden dog houses with removable cushions, a dog house that doubles as a side table, semi-enclosed and house-shaped pet beds, and breathable pet tents. They suit small dogs and cats that like a covered den to sleep in, and owners who want that den to look good in a living room.
Why some dogs want a den
Many dogs choose to sleep under a table, behind the sofa or in a crate with a cover over it. An enclosed bed gives them that sense of a protected space, with walls on three sides and a roof. It is often the spot a dog retreats to when the house is busy or noisy.
During storms or fireworks, VCA Animal Hospitals suggests a safe place where sounds are muffled, and an enclosed bed in a quiet room can be part of that. Unlike a closed crate, a den with an open door lets a nervous dog come and go.
Sizing an indoor dog house
Measure your dog lying curled and lying stretched out, and the height from floor to the top of the head when sitting. The interior should let your dog turn around and lie in its favorite position, and the entrance should be easy to walk through without squeezing.
Most indoor houses here suit small dogs and cats. A 40-inch wooden house suits a larger small dog or a medium breed that curls up. If your dog sprawls on its side, choose the longest model or an open bed instead.
Wood, fabric or tent
Wooden dog houses are solid and furniture-like; side table designs give you a usable surface on top. Choose one with a removable, washable cushion and some ventilation, and keep chewers away from wooden edges until you know how your dog treats them.
Fabric house-shaped beds and semi-enclosed beds are soft, light and machine washable in many cases. Breathable pet tents with mesh windows are light and portable, good for travel or a cooler spot in summer. They are less sturdy, so they suit calm dogs and cats.
Placement and care
Put the house in a quiet corner of a room the family uses, away from heating vents, drafts and direct sun through a window. Dogs feel safer when they can see people from their den.
Wash the cushion every week or two and vacuum the interior to keep hair and dander down. Check wooden joints for loose screws, and replace a tent or fabric bed once it is torn, since loose fabric is a chewing hazard.
Indoor dog houses for cats and multi-pet homes
Many of the enclosed beds and small wooden houses here suit cats as well as small dogs, and cats are often the first to claim a new covered bed. In a home with both, a second den can stop arguments over the favorite spot.
Put each pet's den in a different quiet corner if they do not get along, so each one has a place to retreat to. Wash the cushions separately and rotate them now and then, since many pets settle best in a bed that smells familiar.
Do dogs like indoor dog houses?
Many do, especially small dogs and dogs that like to burrow or hide. A covered bed gives them a quiet den to retreat to, which can help in busy or noisy homes.
What size indoor dog house do I need?
Your dog should be able to walk in, turn around and lie in its normal sleeping position. Measure it curled and stretched, and check the entrance height.
Can cats use indoor dog houses?
Yes. Most enclosed beds and small wooden houses in this range suit cats well, and many cats prefer a covered bed to an open one.
How do I get my dog to use a dog house?
Put familiar bedding inside, drop treats in, and place it somewhere your dog already likes to rest. Never force your dog inside; let it explore at its own pace.