How cold is too cold for a young dog in an outdoor heated dog house?

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I have a dog house with carpet over front entrance and a heated pet pad I bought from a hardware store. It seems warm and the 8 month old beagle goes in it but how cold is to cold for a four hour length outside while I work? He seems happy and the pad feels warm when I test it. Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | unneutered | 20 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It really depends on how cold it is outside, and how well sheltered the area is. I would make sure the area surrounding the house is shielded from the elements so rain and snow can't get into the house, and that there is an overhang of some sort so Kirby can get to food/water/potty safely without freezing his feet. You can also put a thermometer inside the house on a very cold day and see how warm it stays inside of it. If it's cold enough to freeze paws or bodies, it's best to keep Kirby inside. If it's too cold for him to be out but he isn't fully allowed to run around the house, crate training or keeping him in an easy to clean area such as a laundry room can make sure he stays warm enough inside without getting into trouble.

How cold is too cold for a young dog in an outdoor heated dog house?

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