Building a dog house - type of wood to use

[mr_vampy]

Hi,

We'll be getting a new dog very soon and before it arrives I would like to a build a house for him in the garden which will stand up to the elements. The dog will actually be living with us in our house, but I wanted to build it for him when he's in the garden with us and wants a quick nap or relax.

I have the size and shape of it planned out, but the only thing I am uncertain of is the type of wood to use. I am not sure whether to use normal or pressure treated wood. I am worried that the chemicals used in the pressure treatment process is harmful to dogs/animals.

Has anyone built their own dog house and can offer me any advice or info? Thanks in advance.

 

[SittingBull]

Depends on your budget as you could always use hardwoods if you were concerned about health/durability e.g. cedar.

 

[ladylola]

Shuttering ply will be cheap and will probably last the life of the dog too.

 

[foxhole]

Clad the whole thing in roofing felt and it should survive , agree with shuttering ply.