| Some people would like to use wooden crates rather | | | | measurement to cut the pine boards to add strength |
| than the traditional made with metal. This is probably | | | | and support to the crate. The pieces you will cut |
| because the ones made by wood are a lot sturdier | | | | needs to be flush with the edges. |
| and stringer than the ones made by wire metals. | | | | 4. After that, you can start attaching the boards and |
| They are also less expensive than with the metal | | | | the end pieces together. Nail the plywood through |
| ones. You can also use it as storage for your home | | | | the pine and then into the plywood for about one for |
| items after the dog has outgrown his pen or crate. | | | | each four inches gap from the center. |
| If you want to have a wooden create for your pet, | | | | 5. Using a measuring device, measure the spaces |
| you first need to know how to build a wooden dog | | | | between the pine boards with the side pieces. The |
| crate. It is better for you to know this instead of | | | | pieces should fit perfectly so if you need a second |
| buying the whole crate from pet stores. | | | | measurement for this, then we recommend that you |
| Below are the steps on how to build a wooden dog | | | | take a second attempt. |
| crate: | | | | 6. Now, you can attach the base of the crate with |
| 1. Determine the size of the crate. This will depend | | | | the end pieces. If you need extra help for this, you |
| on the size of your dog. If your dog is still a puppy, | | | | might want to ask some assistance from a friend. |
| then you will just need the smaller one. Measure the | | | | You will need someone to hold the crate while you |
| size of the dog and have a few inches extra for the | | | | are attaching the bas of it. Nail into the plywood and |
| crate. This will leave the pen have a place for the | | | | around the pine boards. |
| dog's foods and toys. Make sure that your dog will | | | | 7. Attach the back and front pieces. |
| not feel like a prisoner inside. Give him enough space | | | | 8. Flip the pen over for you to secure the corners |
| to move around and play with his toys inside the | | | | and see if they are properly attached. Nail the pen |
| crate. | | | | for every three inches gap. |
| 2. Cut the woods according to the size that you | | | | 9. After that, you can attach the hinges for the |
| measured. You can use ply wood with this. If your | | | | doors of the crate. Again, make sure that the door |
| measurements are 24 by 32 inches, then make it into | | | | will be wide enough for your dog to come in and out |
| 25 ½ by 33 ½ inches. Again, this will give your do | | | | of the crate. |
| have an extra space in the pen. Also, you have some | | | | Those are the steps on how to build a wooden dog |
| areas to place the nails to. The extra inches will | | | | crate. Once it is finished, you can begin training your |
| become a place for the nails to be hammered. | | | | pet how to use it. |
| 3. Measure the ends of the wood pieces. Use that | | | | |