How great is this dog house? Not only does it take into account environmental concerns in terms of materials and performance, but it's built around dogs' desire to dig holes and live in dens. Find out more about this clever house for your pooch after the jump.
Using 20% recycled materials this dog house is a dream for your best friend. According to the manufacters,
The design of this unique "21st Century Eco-Friendly" underground dog house takes advantage of the Earth's own natural temperature control system. The indestructible shell is partially buried to create, not only a natural den habitat preferred by dogs, but is also then cooled in the Summer and heated in the Winter, naturally.
Designed to be set into the ground this house also has a small visual impact on your outdoor space. Find out more at Miller Pet Products.
(Images: Miller Pet Products)
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My dog would adore this
I'd have two concerns with this that I couldn't find addressed on the product website. 1) would it flood during heavy rain? 2) how would you even begin to clean this out?
@leslie2000, they have a FAQ page that answers your questions: http://www.millerpet.com/faq.html.
Specifically:
Q. How do I clean my DogEden?
A. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth periodically. To clean the interior, you just sweep the old bedding to the front with broom, Then just scoop it out with your hand or with a shop-vac. Then wipe with a damp cloth or mop. Do not use harsh chemicals as they are harmful to your dog.
Q. What if my DogEden becomes flooded?
A. Under normal weather circumstances the DogEden should not flood if properly installed. If it fills with water, use a mop, sponge, rag or shop-vac equipped for water removal to sop or suck out the water in your DogEden.
Though the FAq makes it sound very simple to clean ... it seems like it would be a HUGE pain and could potentially get very dirty. Also, was anyone able to find any pricing info? I looked and didn't find much =/
and do they have different sizes?
I think it's about $400 from what I can tell
All I can think of is how impossible it would be to clean. My dogs would love it, though.
Isn't it more eco-friendly to just let your dog dig a hole somewhere in the yard? I fail to see how spending $400 on 80% new plastic saves the earth. If you're desperate to have an in-ground dog-house, you could pick up one of the million dog igloos on the free section of Craigslist and bury part of it in your garden.
My biggest concern is this would be incredibly attractive to possums, raccoons, skunks, and all kinds of other wildlife (even in urban areas!) if it goes unused by your dog for any period of time.
Probably not Seattle friendly huh?