It will be very cold and your Russo-European Laika must stay outside during the day. So you are considering offering him a beautiful dog house where he will be able to find refuge and feel comfortable. But faced with the large number of dog houses on the market, you are lost and do not know which one to choose for your Russo-European Laika.
Here is a post that will help you understand the importance of a doghouse, how to choose a good doghouse, how to get your Russo-European Laika acclimatised to its doghouse and finally which are the best doghouses for Russo-European Laika.
The importance of the doghouse for your Russo-European Laika
If you don’t want your Russo-European Laika to be unhappy when you leave him outside, in the garden, especially when it’s cold, if you want your Russo-European Laika to have its own little place where he will feel safe, then the doghouse is the right solution. Indeed, a dog house will give him a feeling of security, the comfort of a cosy little nest and will allow him to protect himself from the bad weather (wind, rain, cold) but also to protect himself from the sun and the heat in summer.
How to choose a good doghouse for a Russo-European Laika?
What size for a Russo-European Laika doghouse?
One of the essential criteria for choosing a good dog house will be its size. Indeed, the kennel must be adapted to the size of your dog. It must not be too spacious under any circumstances. This is because it is with the body temperature of your Russo-European Laika that the niche will warm up.
Of course, it should not be too small either because your Russo-European Laika may not be able to fit in. The dog house should be about 10 cm higher and longer than your dog. He must be able to sit and turn around easily.
It is therefore the size of your Russo-European Laika or of your puppy that will determine the size of the house that will suit him.
Which material for a good doghouse for your Russo-European Laika?
Plastic doghouse models are cheaper and have the advantage of being easily washable.
However, it is a not very solid and not very insulative material which will not protect your Russo-European Laika from cold or heat….
It will therefore be advisable to choose a wooden doghouse. Indeed, wood allows the niche to be well isolated from cold and hot weather. In addition, it is a strong and resistant material that you can keep for years.
Where to install the your Russo-European Laika doghouse?
To protect your Russo-European Laika from the cold, wind and rain, it is advisable to install the doghouse in as sheltered a place as possible, facing south (against a wall, under a terrace, under a large tree…).
And, in summer if necessary, you can move the doghouse to put it in the shade and avoid that the heat becomes unbearable inside.
The floor-standing doghouse models for raising it are more suitable for protection against the cold. If the doghouse you choose is not elevated, you can place it on bricks or blocks to prevent soil moisture from reaching the doghouse floor.
How to get your Russo-European Laika acclimated to its doghouse?
Training in the doghouse is ideal when your Russo-European Laika is still young.
First of all, it will be necessary to make the inside of the doghouse comfortable. You will need to equip it with a good bed cushion (see our article: The 5 best dog beds for Russo-European Laika). Then, you will have to add a wool that has your scent, an old sweater, a blanket he already knows so that he can find the smells he likes.
You should not force your Russo-European Laika into the niche but on the contrary reassure him. So that he can enter gradually and by himself, from time to time, try to play with him by throwing toys inside. Then you can throw some sweets at him and repeat these operations until he settles down by himself in his small shelter.
Best doghouses for Russo-European Laika
Petsfit doghouse Outdoor – The best value for money
This is a good classic wooden dog house that will satisfy the majority of Russo-European Laika.
It is made of wood with a solid, waterproof roof. In addition, the roof opens and folds down. This option is convenient for niche maintenance. In addition, this doghouse is raised and therefore better protected from soil moisture.
It comes in several sizes that may suit your puppy or your adult Russo-European Laika
Users’ opinions
A majority of opinions indicate that it is a quality niche (product of excellent manufacture), that it is solid and waterproof.
Good appreciations on the ease of assembly (easy, easy and fast). Many emphasize the good value for money and the speed of delivery.
Extra solid wood dog houses – The best for Russo-European Laika
For those looking for a beautiful dog house for several dogs, solid and well insulated, this model is the TOP. This beautiful house has all the qualities you are looking for in a niche: wood, waterproof roof, plastic curtains to protect your Russo-European Laika from the cold and wind… Its greatest asset: it can contain 2 dogs!
- For multiple dogs or one large dog
- Dimensions: 73W x 39D x 42H inches
- Includes 2 free dog doors
- Unique and original house design
- Solid wood construction