Need help winterizing a dog house for a neighbor

[Grandmas Coop]

 

[N F C]

You could chat with other members on your state thread for tips on dealing with the MI winters: Michigan

 

[416bigbore]

This Link below should help you, best of luck.

https://spiritdogtraining.com/do-pitbulls-get-cold-in-the-winter/

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Winters like you experience can be tough on a thin coated dog like a pit. Any chance of rehoming the dog?

 

[drumstick diva]

Gorgeous Doberman

 

[Thetinyfarm]

Hi we are planning on starting next spring. We purchased a pre made chicken coop and have been curious if we need to insulate it for our Michigan winters. Now our neighbor put their dogs outside , we’ve already donated a fog house and now feel we need to insulate it. Concerned about dog biting and destroying out efforts. Blue is a pit bull and we want to help him stay warm and cozy. Any help would be appreciated. I felt you all would have experience in this
Thanks
Bohemian girl

I personally wouldn’t keep a pit bull outside in those weather conditions. Dogs that live outside have immensely thick coats and under coats. I would insulate the dog house with bales of straw though. That’s what we do here in western Canada where the temps get below -30 in winter. I fear that dog will get frost bitten ears or paws.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC

 

[cmom]

I was born in Michigan but have lived in Florida for most of my life. Good luck and have fun...

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! We're so happy to have you with us!