Babe'n'Dude
Boxer Pal
We have hit on some homemade solutions that we have enjoyed, which I am glad to share. I will provide pix if I can determine where they are allowed.
The first was a "hatch" for an opening that had no door. We did not want to add a door, but definitely wanted to be able to limit the animals range within the house when we are not here. As I am sure you know, gates wont hold them! We accomplished this by positioning two strips of wood ("dowels", except square) side by side on either side of the cased opening. We then cut plywood slats to fit in the "grooves" created. We finished the slats in the same stain as the adjacent cabinets. We then painted the strips the color of the wall after trimming them with a decorative strip of molding to cover the screws used to anchor them. Inexpensive and effective fix!
Second solution was to install a doggie door into a piece of plywood cut to fit a low window. Entire panel will slip out as needed (ie HURRICANE!) so the window can be secured. Also a carpet remnant cut & tacked to fit window sill helps with dirty paws and saves serious wear and tear on paint!
Final solution, and this really needs the picture: a puppysan. Made of narrow PVC in octagonal shape, indestructable structure can be as large as you want. Materials about $10 US. "Hammock" to fit slips over each section of pipe between joints. We were really proud of this one.
Glad to share more info if anyone is interested in any of these projects.
The first was a "hatch" for an opening that had no door. We did not want to add a door, but definitely wanted to be able to limit the animals range within the house when we are not here. As I am sure you know, gates wont hold them! We accomplished this by positioning two strips of wood ("dowels", except square) side by side on either side of the cased opening. We then cut plywood slats to fit in the "grooves" created. We finished the slats in the same stain as the adjacent cabinets. We then painted the strips the color of the wall after trimming them with a decorative strip of molding to cover the screws used to anchor them. Inexpensive and effective fix!
Second solution was to install a doggie door into a piece of plywood cut to fit a low window. Entire panel will slip out as needed (ie HURRICANE!) so the window can be secured. Also a carpet remnant cut & tacked to fit window sill helps with dirty paws and saves serious wear and tear on paint!
Final solution, and this really needs the picture: a puppysan. Made of narrow PVC in octagonal shape, indestructable structure can be as large as you want. Materials about $10 US. "Hammock" to fit slips over each section of pipe between joints. We were really proud of this one.
Glad to share more info if anyone is interested in any of these projects.
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