[Fijiwigi]

I need some ideas on keeping my 2 beasts warm this winter. I have a purebreed Saint Bernard and Mastiff close to 300 pounds of dog I have a wooden doghouse that was built that will fit both of them with a slanted roof the issue I am having is insulating the dog house I used styrofoam on the inside walls and they ate it. Also the opening to get in the doghouse is big and wind blows in what can I use to shelter them from the wind where they can still get in and out. these are 2 human size dogs. I am using a clamp type heat lamp for warmth But I think I need to get a stronger heat lamp its a 250W heat bulb. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated here in WA during the day it gets into single digits during the winter. The alternative is leaving them inside while I am at work to destroy my house which I will do when necessary but I wanted to avoid that if possible. They are usually inside dogs but go outside when I leave.

[harrise]

I ended up leaving the garage empty for my gang. The mastiff I'm not certain of, but the Saint should be good to -10 degrees no problem. My guy (Saint) is so laid back and lazy he gets his choice of yard or house when I leave.

[MoonStr80]

How about putting them in a crate indoors? Or a pet-friendly room to keep them gated up while you're gone?

I found this ...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019709K4

[Fijiwigi]

Originally Posted by MoonStr80

How about putting them in a crate indoors? Or a pet-friendly room to keep them gated up while you're gone?

I found this ...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019709K4

That dog house may not be large enough Picture 2 humans inside there. I have a garage I could keep them in I just worry about them chewing up everything inside my garage. I would have to do some serious dog proofing and they would have to go to the bathroom. so I would have to leave the side garage door open for them to go to the backyard. If I left the side door open the cold air would blow right in Maybe I could put up something like plastic panels similar to a freezer door at a restaurant??

[harrise]

I threw some old comforters out there, and with an open door (mine faces south though) the temperature is fine for them. As for the chewing, none of mine do that, so my opinion there is null and void. I do however, keep the bottom four feet of garage clear of anything dangerous, that stuff goes in the shed.

[LuvmyRotti]

Chewing? How old are they?

[Jen D]

I agree with MoonStr, you could always build a large pen in the garage.

[Fijiwigi]

The Mastiff is 18months or so and about 125pounds the saint bernard is almost 6 months. The Saint Bernard weighs about 60pounds he is gaining like 2-3 pounds a week.