I will be upgrading Ralph's "house" the beginning of next month. Currently he's in a dogloo with a heat lamp affixed to one side of the inside. I am going to get a garden shed (similar to this one http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_...or Storage_Garden Sheds?sbf=Brand&sbv=Suncast). I think it's going to be easier to clean and get into than the dogloo.
This will allow a better gradient of heat inside. My questions about heat, though, are: 1) should I use a CHE or continue to use my red heat lamp? 2) Should I put the heat in the farthest corner or in the middle of the inside ceiling? 3) How should I insulate, if at all? What would be a safe way to do this?
I will be cutting a door into it and putting up a 'half wall' inside so when he's sleeping or getting away from the cold the half wall will be blocking the door so wind/rain/elements won't be able to get in.
Right now I am only using Timothy Hay as a substrate. I plan on putting soil and hay in the new shed.
Thanks in advance!
This will allow a better gradient of heat inside. My questions about heat, though, are: 1) should I use a CHE or continue to use my red heat lamp? 2) Should I put the heat in the farthest corner or in the middle of the inside ceiling? 3) How should I insulate, if at all? What would be a safe way to do this?
I will be cutting a door into it and putting up a 'half wall' inside so when he's sleeping or getting away from the cold the half wall will be blocking the door so wind/rain/elements won't be able to get in.
Right now I am only using Timothy Hay as a substrate. I plan on putting soil and hay in the new shed.
Thanks in advance!