Making a Dog House

I made this dog house out of shiplap cladding that was left over from the build of my workshop.
I sold this dog house on eBay to someone who lives locally, and I even got to meet the dog who would be using it which was a wonderful experience.
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[@Diygirlcave]

So funny that you took that much care making a dog house and you don't have a dog, I can't stop smiling!!! I'm currently building a dog house for my two Labs and I've gotten to the point of making the roof, not knowing how to "build a roof" I naturally turned to KZbin & I believe you are the only one to really say how you made your a-frame roof, angles, etc. so thank you! I look forward to watching your other videos!

[@mihai2860]

This is glorious, been searching for "how to build an a frame dog house" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Ganyan Canicholas Formula - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my m8 got cool results with it.

[@thebestproplayeryt4579]

Hey bro he kan't shop this it's not problem 😉😉👍

[@thatsuaveraptor4297]

I love how your production value and tools have improved over the years, nice to see you doing so well for yourself!

[@raffiquehillocks7501]

Excellent build very professional.

[@catdinkins1475]

Bless your heart.... You are clearly a hard working soul. One of "Man's best friends" will enjoy this well made home. Thank you for caring.

[@benjmiller7551]

The puppy that owns that house is going to live like a King. Very good work and thank you for teaching how to do it

[@archie100001]

at last someone with a workshop the same size as mine.. thought the kennel was great, well done.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Haha thanks Archie. Luckily I was taught to make the most of what I've got! Small but does the job

[@raleuse9117]

15:02 after one beer , yes why not climbing in the dog house

[@yuhh3880]

Like the floor and siding. We built a dog house today for my Husky named Titan. Great video! Thumbs up.

[@fourthgirl]

This is like my dog Gruffy's house. It was large enough for myself, sister and our nephew to hide in. The roof could unlatch so we could sweep (fluffy girl), take out her bed and give it a cleaning.

[@mosichat]

WOW!!!! Beautiful! I could live in it!

[@johannmendelsohn6365]

Nice. I gave Mine a hinged at the back roof. That makes it a lot easier to change and clean blankets etc

[@Phatzoot]

Hahahahahaha i love it i got all the way to the end then he goes "yeah i dont actually own a dog!" hahahaha amazing

[@Phatzoot]

Omg now he's in it himself hahahahaha quality!!!

[@ggdentist]

Oh to have this much talent (and that many tools). We need you to come to Portugal and make houses for our shelter dogs!

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

Reading some of the comments on this one I applaud you for sticking with KZbin to get where you are today. I'd have been banned for calling people idiots on these earlier videos

[@sharonducasse6714]

I enjoyed watching this, and realised how much easier it must be to use power tools than the way I'm doing it. I'm using scraps so they don't waste, so totally understand your using your leftovers though you don't have a dog. The dog that got it was lucky.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks Sharon good luck with your build

[@enzomaidana5369]

+Rag 'n' Bone Brown did you sell it?

[@shiragar4244]

I enjoyed to see building of dog house and i think it helps me a lot for building two houses for my two dogs. Now i am going to search woods in my garden and going to build it . Thanks a lot.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

+Shira Gar thanks, good luck!

[@StreetKingz4Life]

The way this was built so perfect and neat,man you might as well build an add-on kitchen ,toilet & bath for that dog when you get one,well done...!

[@JuiceBanger1]

I use kitchen scissors to cut felt. Tar can be left on them so they are then my shed scissors. The polyester backed felt is far less prone to tearing when fitting as well. More expensive though but is 15 year stuff

[@andrez2978]

The test at last, quite responsible, haha.

[@francisconascimento2034]

Thank vermat, fantastic Brasil.

[@paulodantas5692]

Thank you dear!

[@toolsconsumables7055]

Nice dog house; now all you need is to buy a pooch, preferably something butch like a Rottweiler or similar to fill it in. You've done it very well. Hope you find someone to buy it. Kind regards.

[@marieisaac4085]

I will love to purchase one for my dogs. Well done.

[@davidward6626]

You did a great job

[@Keir51]

Great woodworking channel! I follow quite a few of the American woodworkers on KZbin which are also great but it's nice to see a good hobby woodworker from the UK with a workshop that looks more like mine! I think your videos are really nicely paced with no nonsense padding them out! looking forward to more.

[@audrasummerville4181]

T if

[@TommytheDuke69]

That could make a nice tiny house for a dwarf who wants to live off grid too.

[@larrybe2900]

Fine build.

[@ivan7453]

At least you know you will fit when "she whom must be obeyed" has sent you to the dog house.

[@chimjr10en55]

I love it

[@rodneycourton3799]

the band saw sounded like it was screaming😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@glenncalzada1707]

I don't understand 'tapping' nails to set them. But seeing this guy climb out of the dog house kinda put it all in perspective for me.

[@lilal4286]

Very very very nice :)

[@katyaartu2704]

Perfect dog House

[@user-gf8oq1wh6d]

Fabulous !! I want to make one but I dont have the band saw...jigsaw etc etc.

[@colingregson4936]

Lovely job 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RCReplays]

Cool channel, nice to find someone on youtube thats from england and doesn't have £1000's worth of festools etc.

[@FKPOPCULTURe]

I have all the tools I could afford. Great tools, many bought second hand. I have a buddy with all the Festools. He looks at anything I have with disdain, even though I cam accomplish most anything he can with what I have. There is an old saying, "Do what you can, with what you got"...

[@Emmanuel-sb7tz]

thank you, all my wood working, and this is the first time i ever build rafters,lol. you helped immensely!

[@roddyfuller5705]

Nice job! Great way to use leftover lumber. Nice touch on the doorway.

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Nice dog house. Lucky dog.🙂

[@olivermansfield8341]

I Built a dog house much like this one when I was 12 using just a jigsaw and a drill. It has lasted along time, and is showing no signs of ageing!!

[@mosichat]

I've decided to make an attempt at building this!!!

[@neiltzwang2386]

Really nice DIY working channel. I enjoy watching your videos, greeting from NZ :-)

[@xxoustou]

very easy.if you have all these tools in your garage.or if you are a carpenter

[@technicaldeepak5241]

Nice

[@MYEVILTWIIN]

I built one in craft & design (wood work) while at school, it lasted 5 dogs and 20 odd years in Scottish weather . I’m sure it would have still been standing if my mum didn’t buy smaller dogs that could have used it as a mansion

[@YoutooWins]

better than my house

[@g1nmbla419]

Be grateful

[@outlawbackwoods931]

Same. I live in a van down by the river. I'm on that Walmart wifi

[@internationalsikaranacadem5727]

Haha nice

[@cdodsworth]

Blimey you have come on a bit from then to now . Had to look at the date :)

[@usamaalashry..handicrafts]

wonderful

[@JK-kk6fc]

Nice setup!

[@PhillWyattProjects]

I don't have a dog though I still enjoyed watching this build! Keith just a thought but why not maybe make a modern version of this build now with your improved camera quality and tools. I see this video was very popular so just an idea 👍

[@ronplucksstrings7112]

Compliments on a super job! The speedvideo with voiceover is also a great way to condense a project into a modest length. You have a nice shop, and skills! We would have used shingles for the roofing material, just like we do on our houses here in much of the US. Also, I would have put a 1inch thick piece of expanded styrofoam under the floor as both a vapor/moisture barrier and insulator, nonetheless... great job! Any pooch would be proud of this home! Greets from Connecticut!

[@melkennedy4195]

WOW, WOW, WOW!!! This is amazing. Unfortunately, I will never be able to do this. I am trying to source tutorials for dog houses for a dog shelter - the cheapest I can do as they have no funds x But this is a fabulous tutorial - many thanks for uploading x

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Sounds like a good cause... Where are you based?

[@melkennedy4195]

Rag 'n' Bone Brown I am in the UK - the shelter is in Romania (where there are no animal abuse laws - so many horrific things happen to the poor souls) I have sent funds and workmen are making them - but alas, they are nothing like your luxury house here. x

[@melkennedy4195]

facebook.com/groups/310249062479483/ link to facebook page for shelter x Most of these dogs do not have any shelter from the elements and their winters are VERY harsh, some don't survive!

[@keefykeef]

+Mel Kennedy Looks like a really great cause. I wish i could help build some shelters, but as I can't I'll donate some money instead. Thank you for sharing this page with me.

[@melkennedy4195]

Keith Brown No worries x Thanks for taking a look. (did you see my dog houses? they are far from your superior build)! But whatever keeps the dogs dry and as warm as possible x

[@rakeyohn222]

Nice job

[@jamesbolton7237]

U should have used a countersink drill bit so the drill bit has the sink built on it

[@RagnBoneBrown]

James Bolton Haven't got one

[@yourselfdotcomlol]

Your 2x6 slabs looks like a pretty healthy sized 2x6 mate. Haha

[@dayvivell]

I love watching your work. Really inspiring keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. Thanks for sharing your skills and for doing it with tools and a shop which isn't beyond the reach of those starting out.

[@carlaarantesdasilva313]

Muito bonita,sensacional.,belo trabalho.

[@AllenGoldsmith]

wen fitting ship lap where the two boards over lap screw a screw into the board underneath and it will hide any screws :)

[@kwader_1404]

the longest commercial for a dog house

[@rmalato]

Awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

[@dedalliance1]

1 thing everyone forgets when building a dog house is insulating it. It's very important especially if you're going to have an outside dog because it gets cold at night, Being in just a wooden box doesn't protect you much from the cold, but having it insulated keeps the warmth from the dog warm. Also, When it's warm outside the insulation keeps the cooler air from at night and in the morning hours inside the doghouse during the hot parts of the day so your dog stays cooler. I believe at Lowe's and Home Depot they sell those big boards of like Styrofoam insulation you could use that wouldn't be harmful to your dog breathing in any particles because it's a solid piece. You wouldn't build a house with no insulation, so why would you for your dog?

[@terryforster6596]

When the dog helps with the mortgage he can have insulation

[@sippe3985]

@ terry made my day LOL

[@karcsisaska2747]

and all wolf houses in the world are insulated too .............:):):):)

[@DarkScarlettVixen]

I was wondering if he was going to insulate it or not...

[@derekrobbins6735]

Dogs don't need insulation! They have a fur coat! It's only a recent thing that dogs have been allowed inside the house

[@PlatinumVibe]

love hoy the video started right away with what i wanted to see. the explanation was also great, direct..

[@jasonking2943]

Best constructed dog house on the net. But what about that litter of puppies you have in your pants ..wow

[@rohger1494]

Very entertaining. Enjoyed watching the build. Brilliant.

[@malidabare5570]

Wonderful job i like your videos. ...thank you for share..I'm from Sri Lanka

[@shakirquliyev1836]

Super!!!!!!!!!!

[@parikshitsahu2700]

good

[@kimhoabui2189]

Thanks

[@gerimiemiguel9882]

Hahahaha that is so funny

[@kennelizigadogspets1704]

Mines been built on my channel to watch

[@sirenwoodworkcreations1265]

thats some seriously fast hammering X-D

[@dutchwoodwork]

i love that drill

[@thomasgriffiths1348]

You should make dog kennel's and sell them as that look's awesome! i would definatly buy that if i lived closer lol

[@SasukeEver]

how much did u sell it for just wondering?

[@chriscro4615]

We shall never know

[@tetykossona2089]

Perfect job,love it !!!!!

[@2008tle]

I really enjoy your videos, thank you for sharing!

[@katyaartu2704]

👍 the perfect dove house

[@JohnBearWoodworks]

Bucco wanted me to tell you that he thinks this is a fine dog house and video! 😀👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Bucco! And John! ✌️

[@dim1275]

GOOD VIDEO MY FRIEND !!!

[@susilorahardjo5984]

Thanks..👍👍

[@KeyserSoseRulz]

Tickety boo mate

[@oaksho]

Very well made and looks great. I think you should get a dog for it :-) All the best Tony

[@embeathome1]

very nice, I like it....I think I will build one like yours soon :) Thanks!

[@arjunreeves]

How did you even fit in there lol!!

[@tobesawnagain8599]

Excellent job mate! Good to see another video from you. Jealous that you are skinny enough to fit inside!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you! It was a tight squeeze

[@animaljamheers1459]

It made me laughwhen I saw u at the end Hahaha😂

[@OmegaRomik]

Great vid! I was wondering how I was about to do the roof, now I have an idea thank you! 😃

[@rivaniams]

Eu quero uma casinha desta!!!

[@M-D-video-zapisi]

Perfect

[@alphagamer8615]

Should only use pressure treated wood for the outside because the dog can get sick but other than that you did a good job

[@RagnBoneBrown]

It's not CCA

[@Professional_Youtube_Commenter]

instead of doing the top of the doorway freehand it would have been bettr if you use a dinnerplate or some other spherical/round object for a nicer shape.

[@davidlewis492]

I love it, when can I move in?

[@rudy6222]

Damn. He has a lot of wood leftover from his shed. Lol

[@thomasoakleyderbyshire9761]

Can’t believe I’m recommended this 6 years later. 🤣🤣 just as I’m planning to make one too. I recently repaired my garden gate with t&g cladding and got it from b&q and had a lot of issues with it warping badly and bowing the entire gate. Do you think it’s best to get timber from timber merchants rather than diy retailers. I do have a local timber merchants with good reviews. Might give them a try. I know you get you’re timber from timber merchants don’t you. Think you’ve said that in a previous video.

[@jamig.7254]

That is a very heavy dog house. Why didn't you make it lighter and mobile?

[@jooneemoon]

can completely identify with you taking off the roof trim because it didn't meet your standards. I built my own dog kennel and it would probably get a higher BER rating than my home. It is insulated on every surface, floor, sides and roof and it is so weather proof, dry as a bone. I know my dogs are well sheltered in it. Just this year I replaced the roof, after 6 years service of wild Atlantic weather. Not bad going. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video, you're a true craftsman. Making proper birdsmouth rafters in the roof of a dog house ?!?! Lovely to see that.

[@karcsisaska2747]

wery good job i like this video

[@topsecretbear9918]

I am doing a similar project but am stuck on what to use for roofing material since my dogs like to lay on top of their dog houses like goats. Any ideas? I have tared it already but wasn't too sure if there was something better than traditional shingles.