Provide comfort to your pet even if he has to stay outside. Build or buy him an insulated wooden dog house made of cedar. This is the best solution if you live in extremely hot or cold climate. Look for one with leak-proof roof and vented ridge caps to allow hot air to escape.

You can add a porch and deck to the dog house for extra space. It will also keep the dog house cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Ready-made wooden dog houses are usually already pre-stained inside and out and have a waterproof finish. They are naturally resistant to insects and have a wonderful aromatic fragrance.