How To Build An Indoor Dog Kennel (DIY)
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- Опубліковано 12 гру 2017
- This is how I built a multi purpose dog kennel that doubles as a console table. This kennel not only looks great but doubles as a media table or sofa table. Perfect for housing your dogs or puppies while you are away from home. This makes a great diy project and an awesome doggie den. This video can be used for DIY kennel ideas. Please give me a thumbs up and subscribe if you like what I do. This post contains affiliate links.
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How much in lumber was it
@@michaelbranch1946 I'm really not sure exactly. I didn't write any of it down other than what is shown in video. Sorry.
Is it possible to share a pic of my completed project?
Sure! I’m on Instagram and Facebook @731woodworks. Just send me a private message
This thing is bada**, what grit did you sand to?
Who thumbs down a video like this???? SMH. Nicely done.
Thanks for the video! I like how you are just down to earth and using basic tools. You show how you can make some great projects, literally in your own garage with basic tools. Rather than “now let’s run this through the (insert tool that costs $2k)”
I appreciate that! That's actually the point of my channel. Just an average guy making projects with basic tools!
Yesterday, I sent you an email, showing me in my Yankee jersey in Paris... Today, I watch this, and you're wearing a Yankee shirt in a video that is 6 years old! Great minds think alike!!!
Ha ha. Yes sir!
That is beautiful. It looks like a reasonable project to start with to show my wife I can make living room quality furniture.
Thank you for very quick response. That helped greatly. Very great work you did. That's why I chose this video over all of the other ones. 👍
I appreciate that
Thank you for posting the video and the advice. Just finished mine, which is based on your plan, and it turned out great.
Awesome. Glad the video helped. Feel free to share pictures of your work with me instagram.com/731woodworks or Facebook.com/731woodworks I would love to see it
I absolutely love watching your instruction, my daddy is a carpenter and I’ve watched and learn so many things from him. You seem to be a very good person and genuine God bless you and your family for the Holidays .
Thank you
had one idea for you about the bars which has helped me out alot when i paint them instead of stain when drilling your holes for the rebar. drill all the way through on the top piece that way you can build the entire thing except the top and paint it before you put the bars in you can then slide the bars in and a wood dowl which your gonna cover up with the top any way and it also reduces the bars rattling around as much
Good idea. Thanks
I finally got around to watching this video. Great project Matt!
I just wanted to comment and say you’ve come a long way with your videos. I find inspiration In your work and your relationship with the Lord. God bless!
Tongue oil, Lind seed oil makes a good pre-stain. Multiple coats can be used as a stain plus sealing protection. Came across your videos by chance. Thank you and appreciate your positive attitude. Really amazed how you not only promote yourself but also keeping it positive. This indoor dog kennel is WOW.. Going to make one for my wife and her new puppy..
Your video is great. Thanks for being so thorough. My husband and I are excited to try and make one of these for our dogs. We're going to make it into a double kennel with two doors.
Thank you. Tag us on social media if you build it @731woodworks
love your projects, built the dog kennel myself with a little twist. inserted slide out plastic tray to make it easier to clean. thanks again brother.
How did you add the tray? That's a great idea!
Great detail! I have a pocket hole plug cutter that works great, but you need to glue them in, then sand and stain. Thinking a burnt finish wood be nice. Especially for the bottom for added spill protection.
That would look great
My wife and I just finished our double kennel with a desk/crafting table in the middle!
NICE! I would love to see a picture of it. If you are on Instagram or Facebook shoot me a DM.
For any recent viewers, #4 1/2 inch rebar at 10 ft was $13 a stick in July 2023!
That is gorgeous!!! Great job! I definitely need to build one for my dog. I hope mine comes out just as nice. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
About to have a go at the indoor kennel, I built 1 (one) 731 style bench/side table. I followed the leading the spirit and gave it as a gift. That night I had a request for 3 kennels, 2 quilt ladders, a longer bench and best of all my wife said that's one of the best things you've ever build. Thanks Mr. & Mrs. 0731 we are #bettertogether.
That is awesome!
My friend. Been watching your videos for a while. It’s always a pleasure! You’re extremely nice and helpful and your plans prices aren’t expensive.
That kennel is awesome!! You sir, have yourself a subscriber. Wish I would of found your channel back when you first started. Being a hobby/side job woodworker myself you got my creative juices flowing seeing all the different things you've made and styles you incorporate. Definitely making myself a pair of these or one long one with a divider for my 2 dogs and maybe 2 or 3 extra, average sized, to sell and see how they do in my area👍
Thanks for the sub!
This is a spectacular idea and looks way better than any wire kennel. Great job.
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Great video! Easy step by step instructions slow enough to take notes. Want to get into woodworking and this is definitely a project I would love to do once I have enough practice. Also the basic tools you use are a major plus. Most other videos say easy project but once you watch it, it seems like an easy project if you have expensive job specific tools. Thanks again for the video. Subscribed!
Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate it!
Nice job. My sister asked me last night to make her one, so this will be a project that I will be doing soon!
Great video. Great work. Exactly what I was looking for. I appreciate all the detail. Thanks 731.
Glad you liked it! Thank you
Beautiful work. I can not wait to get started on this project. A million thumbs up from me.
Thank you
This is really nice work. I love the simplicity of it and I really love the distressed finish, which is really in. I have been looking for a side job project and you helped me nail it down, (pun intended). Rebar is cool and particularly good for large dogs, but I’ll try my hand with hog wire. It’s attractive, modern and is really hot for city as well as country designs. Like rebar, it’s fairly inexpensive and readily available in any farming Co-Op. Depending on the gauge and spacing, you can get it for large or small dogs.
Thank you
beautiful piece of furniture. you did a great job!
patriotsrus thank you
Great video. Very informative especially the details of the piece.
That's an awesome looking kennel
Thank you! You thinking about building one?
Wow. Great job. Looks amazing.
Thank you!
GREAT video and you really answered the questions I have as a beginner. Thank you very much - really nice work!
Glad it was helpful!
Really liked your video and how much detail you went in to. Just fished building this today! Thanks for your help.
Awesome. Would love to see the finished product. If you want to share a pic @731woodworks on Instagram or Facebook
For $200 this is great! I've seen these sell for more than $1,500. I have 5 dogs so the price to make my own is right on point.
Thanks. I think you could build it for about $100. I think I misquoted the price it costs to build it.
Very nicely done!
Good job bro looks beautiful thanks for the ideas opened my mind for other DIY projects
Thank you
That’s an awesome looking kennel! I may attempt one of these soon as a side project. Been looking for something to build with spare material. One thing’s for certain, people don’t mind spending $$$ on their pets so I’m sure these sell well! Only one thing I may do differently is leave the bottom surface unglued…that way, if you have a pup or older dog that has bladder control issues, you can easily replace the bottom board if necessary down the road if they become urine damaged. Liked and subscribed!
Beautiful. Great video, I like the way you work!
Thank you, I appreciate that.
when using tape to make the depth on a drill bit, leave a length of tape sticking off of the drill (like a flag). It will start to "sweep" around the hole when it reaches the depth you need. Makes it easier to know when you are at the correct depth.
Great job pal simply great finish
Thank you
Great work! Something like that might end up in my next house!
Awesome. Thanks!
nice job thanks for sharing. video done very good. easy to understand.
Thank you!
Great job, looks great. Appreciate the step by step instruction and tips.
Thank you! Are you building one yourself?
Yes! I too, loved the determination to include every step and reminders of what not to do. Excellent Vutorial! I'm not sure if this lingo is legit or if it is used at all but it IS a video tutorial LOL!
GREAT WORK AND BEAUTIFUL END RESULT!
Thank you
731 Woodworks do you have a step by step tutorial? I’d love to build one too!!!
Yes. See the video here ua-cam.com/video/MbWJlOge3T8/v-deo.html
Simple build but very good looking. Using rebar is a killer idea. Inexpensive but you made it look so good.
Thank you
I like the overall look, but the rebar just makes it a little too much like “doggie jail” to me. I think I’d like some type mesh I’d mesh better. Your stuff is great though.
Thank you
Epic! Thanks for the video!!!! 💯
Thank you
Great video. I don't have your skills but I am going to try and build one for my dog. Good job.
WAYNE DIBART Thanks! How big are you going to make yours? I don’t have skills lol. I’m learning everyday and just like sharing my work. Good luck on yours!
Awesome Build Sir... Great Work. Looks Awesome and Amazing Functionality. Just Getting Started Learning Woodworking Some...
Thank you
Great video man.. your a down to earth genuine guy that explains your builds in full detail.. u dont hide lengths... u dont hide materials or what uve spent on materials... u show where to drill holes and how to do it... i honestly can't believe you have 19k followers.. it should be a heck of alot more... its only a matter of time until ur channel starts blowing up bc of the amount of detail and time you take for your viewers... thanks for an awesome video bud...saying hi from Oklahoma
I sincerely appreciate the kind words and support.
Yes sir... father of 4 here.. just started getting into the hobby about 2 years ago.. would love to turn it into a full time gig... best of luck to u bud
Best of luck to you as well
Just a hint... seal the bottom boards with a waterproof sealant all around the boards. The pee will make the boards stink and it will go through cracks. will make it easier to clean and a happier customer
Awesome tip! Thanks!
My dog, my daughter's dog, and son's dog all sleep in crates. None of them EVER relieve themselves in their crates.....I suppose a non-housetrained dog might though. But our dogs all treat their crates like their own private spot where they go to be left alone from the kids, etc.
A lot of people can successfully house train dogs by using crates.
@@donaldp9259 It's not just pee though, dogs that are sick and stuck in the kennel will throw up in it.
I was wondering about this. I built a double dog crate similar to this a while back and used replacement plastic trays from Amazon that are used in those metal dog crates. I built the dog crate around the size of those trays. Our dogs don't have accidents anymore, but we do get the occasional throwup. Not to mention muddy wet dogs after rain or snow. I'd worry about warping too if it gets wet. Although if you have to buy those trays from Amazon, your cost goes up.
My husband and I watch your videos often. We've turned it into a drinking game. Everytime you say, "pocket holes" we take a shot.
Thanks for doing what you do!
Thank you.
I made one basically by putting a wood frame around a commercial metal dog crate. I like yours a lot better.
Thanks.
Just sold my 2nd dog kennel!! It was a huge one with pine and oak but I sold it for nearly $800 which i think ill make just a few hundred but hot damn thus is fun thanks so much for the idea brother!!!
Awesome. Glad it's selling!
Omg. I love it. Please start selling these kennels as kits. If you cut, measure and prep the rebar, I can totally put it together watching your video. I would easily pay $1000 to send to me and I’ll assemble it! I have a Great Dane that would love that kennel. Let me know!
Thank you. Good idea. The weight would require freight shipping I think. Not sure if that’s something I would want to explore at this point. But maybe in the future. Thanks again
REALLY Good Job!!
Chilly AK thank you
Great project, by the way.
Very nice and well done!
Thank you!
Thank you!
You’re welcome
I'm thinking about doing one with a removable tray and low-rise casters
Awesome video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Hello Matt, My brother I really want to take a minute to thank you for your suggestion on where I could maybe start my builds, after searching and searching I'm happy to say I've finally found a place to build some projects, I can't even put into words what this will do for me so once again thank you, and I will for sure continue to use your vlogs as guidance, you ROCK BRO! .....Bobby G.
You’re welcome. Tag me on social @731woodworks so I can see your builds when you get rolling.
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Fantastic job brother!!!👍👏✝🛐😇
Awesome work man.
Thank you! I appreciate that.
Amazing work.
Thanks a lot!
I know this video is three years old but I thought I may give some advice on your bars. I have built several of these and I drill my top holes a little deeper so you can slide the bars in and out. I do it for safety just in case a freak accident happens they can pull the out. Great video I watch about all your videos!!
Thanks for the tips
Great work!
Thank you
I like your newer videos. This one is extremely challenging to watch
We all grow and improve with time and practice
You sound just like Luke Bryan! Thanks for the video 😊
Thank you
This is a great video! Thank you for doing it.
Thank you for the feedback. Are you planning on building one?
731 Woodworks Yes I am. Mine is for a Cane Corso so it will need to be big. My plan is to paint it white with a stained top. I also may put some decorative trim on it. We’ll see how motivated I am once I get moving. I really like the idea of the painted rebar. I may make mine all the way around. This will be a good project to have my kids help me. Lots of things for them to do.
I am new to wood working so that’s another reason this is a good project for me. It isn’t super complicated with a ton on intricate cuts. What do you use to make your angled holes for the screws?
It’s a pocket hole jig. They work very well and make a good strong joint. I recommend the Kreg K5 amzn.to/2FnxItA or Kreg K4 amzn.to/2CEW5Qt and you’ll need 2 1/2” pocket hole screws for 1x5” (2x4) material amzn.to/2EWCe4B . If you want to save some money getting started you can get the Kreg R3 jig amzn.to/2sQ3DjM but you’ll need a clamp to clap it everywhere you want pocket holes. If you can afford it, I would recommend getting the K4 or K5 instead of the R3. Hope that helps! (Amazon affiliate links included in comment)
This is very nice, but, YIKES! Calculating one at 32" high, the approximate weight is around 220 lbs. I was considering using 2x6's for the back, not 1/4" plywood, but that adds 45 lbs. Either way it's definitely sturdy!
How interesting...I was watching your video because I want to build a kennel/workbench for when we get a dog who I'd like to name Zeus lol. Great job! Beautiful piece.
Thank you. That's awesome. We lost our Zeus a few months ago. Been tough.
@@731Woodworks Aww really sorry to hear that, I know that can really hurt. If we get a dog, this would be my first since I lost my dog, Zek, when I was around 7.
Great video!
Thank you
We are planning to get a golden retriever puppy in two weeks. My wife wants me to build a kennel furniture like. This will be my first time building one. I think i can do it. I been watching many videos to get some ideas
I really like yours the most. You explained it very well. All it did was Encourage, and Motivate me to do this even more. I do have most of the tools.
Thanks a lot.
That’s great. I would love to see the finished product if you want to share. @731woodworks on Instagram or Facebook
@@731Woodworks Hi i have a question. Do you think it would be okay to build my kennel out of 3/4 pine? My face frame pine will probably be 3 1/2 0r 4 inches wide.
My rebar will be 3/8. I want to make sure this will work. Thanks
@@jorrba3934 3/4" thick? If so that's only going ot leave you with about 3/16" space on each side of the rebar. I'd only try it if I had a drill press so I could ensure the holes for the rebar were perfectly centered.
@@731Woodworks Thanks for replying.
I will test it out with a scrap pine first, and see if it holds well.
Let me know how it works
Love this build. I did a kennel not long ago for our dog. Went with a few different routes than yourself. I was curious how you attached the top to the kennel frame.
Love your channel, wish I would have found you sooner!
Thank you
Looks great! Had to subscribe!
Thanks for the sub!
I don't know if anyone has said this get, but if you drill the top holes deeper than the bottom holes you can insert the rebar after the box is built.
Thanks for sharing the video and tips. I did have a question about how you attached the top. Thanks
You can cover the pocket holes by inserting a dowel with a little wood glue and cutting off the excess with a flush cut saw. If you paint it, you’ll never know the pocket hole is there.
Good info. I’ve done it myself.
Thanks for the video i will be building the same one but a bit longer and wider to make 2 kennels 1 for Major (bully pit) the other side for max and magie (yorkies)
Miguel Juarez awesome!
Thanks. Well done video and nice dog crate
Thank you for the complement Doug! Are you building a dog crate as well?
731 Woodworks Yes. In next few weeks. I have a lot of oak hardwood flooring that I’d like to repurpose.
I bet that will make an excellent looking kennel! Keep me posted!
That came out clean bro!! Thanks for not putting background music 🎶😆
Thank you
731 Woodworks seriously! It was a great 30min video! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 good job!
Great job!
Thank you
You're welcome
Love your videos, gonna try this one this weekend. Thinking about using some composite decking for the floor to help with any pet cleanup in the future.
That's an excellent idea I haven't heard before!
@@731Woodworks you think using 1x material instead of 2X would cause any problems. Besides the obvious of not being as beefy for bigger dogs to be rough on.
I think it would be fine. Except where the bars go into the 1x might not have enough room
@@731Woodworks yea, thought of that too. I'll have to test that out first. Thanks so much for the advice, keep up the awesome videos
You’re welcome
Looks great. I need to make a kennel for my baby/bully-pit. He's such a good boy...even when he chews shoes.
Thanks!
Great information, the only thing I missed, as a newby to woodwork, is how did you attach the top? I would also love to see how you could incorporate drawers along the top. Thank you.
Hello. I used pocket holes to attach it but if I did it over, I would certainly use table top fasteners because they allow for wood movement. Check out this video on how I use them attaching a top: ua-cam.com/video/OU_mFaCbOCg/v-deo.html
Fantastic job! Love the look. I wish I was more skilled so I could make this as our entertainment center/kennel for my son’s German Shepherd. Did you attach the roof on hinges so you can get in there and clean it? Thanks for the videos! I have learned a lot.
Thank you. The roof is attached with pocket hole screws. I bet you could make one. They are not that difficult if you take it one step at a time.
Thank you, I love how detailed you get into your videos. Vary nice, what would you recommend do the dog kennel but adding shelving to the top?
Thank you. You could add a shelf on the top easily. Just extend everything up from the top rail.
"tuba-four" Love it! LOL
lol, that southern drawl
Love it, very beautiful, I would have to make it wider, doesn’t look like enough room to turn around in
Thank you. This kennel was not made for the dog in the video. The kennel was made for a customer to fit their dog. Zeus only went into the kennel long enough for me to take a couple pictures and quick video, just to show size. He never stayed in the kennel for more than a minute or two while I was taking the pictures/video.
Oh, I didn’t think it was for him, one of mine would fit perfectly, my other I would need at least another foot wider, she’s a chubby girl lol, beautiful work, I was wondering if you might have any suggestions on try to make something similar to this but using their original store bought wire crates from petsmart
You could build a wood framed around one of those with a top rather easily.
731 Woodworks ,I’ve got plywood on top of one, and wanted to get some ideas on making it look really nice with what I’ve got
I may try to make this for are little miniature Dachshund
Go for it!
This turned beautiful! I am going to build a indoor kennel for my Daughters dog. Is there a place to get the exact measurements to cut the boards? Loved all the instructions very easy to follow.
Thank you going to try this to contain my husky:)
Glad it helped
if the boards for the top are jointed, you don't need to use pocket screws to hold them together. just the wood glue and parallel clamps would be sufficient to keep the boards together. the glue is actually stronger than the wood itself. that's how they make laminate wood boards, cutting boards, etc.
True! Thanks for the feedback
Very nice job. You show great attention to detail. I’m new to your channel. I just found you a few days ago after I was searching for woodworking projects to make money as I’m planning on starting a side business doing things like this on my off days. I’ve watched a lot of your build videos and videos giving business advice. I was curious if you would mind keeping up with the amount of hours you have in projects that you’re making a video on and at the end of your videos tell us how many hours it took you to complete. That would help those of us thinking about doing this on the side guesstimate how many hours a project will take so we can give a semi accurate quote to our customers. For example, this project I wouldn’t have a clue how long it would take me to build, but if I knew how long it took you to build it then I could guesstimate roughly how many hours it would take me. Keep the videos coming brother. You’re an inspiration to novice carpenters.
I love it!!! Do you have a written instruction on this? Would love to get it
Man, I really appreciate you putting out this video. I’m just getting started in woodworking and my first project is a double dog kennel for our 2 Boxers. I’ve watched numerous videos and yours was by far the most informative one on UA-cam. And hopefully mine comes out as nice as yours did. Thx, for the great vid you gained a sub!
Thank you for the feedback and kind words. Share a pic with me on Instagram or Facebook when yours is done if you don’t mind. Would love to see it. Do you have any other projects in mind after the kennel?
731 Woodworks I do actually and your channel has been a extremely helpful in how I approach those projects. Next on my list is 2 desks for the kids rooms, a bookshelf and then maybe a coffee and end tables similar to yours.
Thanks. I made a desk for my son with some LED lights underneath. It’s pretty cool. Very simple design too. Here’s are a couple of pictures on instagram of it. instagram.com/p/BXqdeuAlfLn/?hl=en instagram.com/p/BXoLNsZFWU6/?hl=en
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Curious about your final product as I’m looking to take on the same project for our two boxers also. Curious about the measurements you allowed/used. If you don’t mind sharing?
Shandi Scott Hi, don’t mind sharing at all. I based mine off the size of the dog crates we had our boxers in. We had them in the large 42” crates, so I tried to get it as close to possible as that. However, I used 2 by material as in this video and with it being a larger kennel it is extremely heavy! The top is 30”x88” the enclosure outer dimensions are 28”x85” the height with feet and top is 33”. So it gives each dog an interior size of 25”x40.25”x27”tall. The only thing I did different on mine from Matt’s other than size for 2 dogs, is use plywood for the floor and I made wooden balusters for the side panels and divider instead of using the metal bars. We stained it rustic gray then went over it with a white glaze to give it a weathered look. It came out really nice!
It would be fun to have a counter on the screen for how many times you say "pocket holes." I like this idea, but my friend has a really tiny dog so I might add a 1x1 crossbar on the outside of the rebar.
Thanks for this video! Outstanding job!
What kind of gymnastics did you have to do to attach the top once bars and top frame was in place?
Also, I can’t tell from video - did you edge joint your frame boards?
Thanks again.
Showed the final picture in the video to my wife....guess who just got another item put on the honeydew list? It's a really nice project and looks great. The pup is really going to like it....a step up from his wire crate.l
Ha. Awesome
@@jeffstanley4593 Exactly right!
Great Video Very Detailed and Explained ... I definitely need to build one of these ..Thank You !!! Question how did you attached the top..it couldn't have been easy ?
That’s what I’m still looking for answers too
If you do a lot of those dog kennels, suggest an angle grinder for those bars! Appreciate the videos bud, big fan!
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