This week I received a shipment from my new friend Joe Shown of K-9 Kondos. Joe runs a great little company out of Nebraska that makes the best dog houses money can buy. These very well-designed dog shelters are constructed primarily of aluminum (chew-proof) and are insulated to provide warmth in even the most brutal climates. There was some assembly required after the boxes arrived, but in about twenty minutes the first box was ready for testing by my daughter Hannah. After passing the child test we hauled the new dog house out to the kennels and let Abby have a look.

I’m pleased to say that my two german shorthairs love their new dog houses from K-9 Kondo. I left the doors locked in the up position for a week or so until the dogs were comfortable and then I let the doors swing freely and the dogs quickly figured out how to go in and out. The removable top is a nice touch for keeping the dog house clean. They even make a larger whelping-box-sized shelter with an available heater. Kudos to Joe and his staff at K-9 Kondos for making such a great dog shelter.