Insulated doghouse project photos

[dirtydan]

When I lived in North Dakota I built an insulated dog house similar to yours with a pet door on it. Made the roof to come off for cleaning, etc.. I also put a light bulb in it for heat when it was relly cold. 30 below zero and it would still be in the 40's in the dog house. Worked really well for me and I felt better about leaving the dog outside. He seemed to like it.

Dan

 

[Travelover]

............. I also put a light bulb in it ............ He seemed to like it....Dan

Plus the dog could read a while before bed....LOL

 

[sixdogs]

Update on doghouse and critter comfort: the three beagles really like it. I threw some dogbones in to temp them inside but it was truly not needed. Like a duck to water. I can see one of them peek out every now and then and I think I see a smile. I may build an awning over the open door, however.

On the downside I aggravated a bicep tendon problem doing this project and need to have outpatient surgery on Wednesday to reconnect the tendons. I'm OK with it and what's done is done. I should be back to new (or old-i'm 60) before planting and this will give me time to catch up on other stuff. Maybe a list of things to do for 2009 like Eddie. I admire that.

No condensation in the doghouse and this project has taught me how to keep dogs warm and out of the wind so if anyone wants any free doghouse advice maybe I can save some effort. Just ask or PM me.

 

[Sandlot]

Hey Dogs,

Great dog house! My two knuckle heads just plain refuse to use theirs, they would rather set at the backdoor and whine or run around in the rain.

I have a little experience in the torn bicep department. I tore both tendons 90% in my right arm at the elbow and had surgery on the 25th of September. I have full range of motion in my elbow but am still having pain, swelling and stiffness in my hand. I guess there is a bunch of nerves and stuff that go thru the incision area at the elbow and things get screwed up. Strength wise, I am at about 40% and am going the physical therapy once a week.

 

[sixdogs]

Hey Dogs,


I have a little experience in the torn bicep department. I tore both tendons 90% in my right arm at the elbow and had surgery on the 25th of September. I have full range of motion in my elbow but am still having pain, swelling and stiffness in my hand. I guess there is a bunch of nerves and stuff that go thru the incision area at the elbow and things get screwed up. Strength wise, I am at about 40% and am going the physical therapy once a week.

How long do they think it will take for full recovery? How old are you? I'm 60 and more concerned because of age. I tore tendons same way as you.

 

[Sandlot]

You must be parked on the couch like I was with my laptop right beside me. I was there for just over 3 weeks until the Doctor relented to my whining about my work backing up and let me go back to my office job with severe restrictions placed on my return. I am a planner at a power plant and was told I couldn't leave the office for a couple more weeks. That has since been lifted but still no climbing or lifting. My surgeon used the suture only method, no pins, screws or holes; less pain, but longer recovery period. I am 52. He currently has me restricted to 10 pounds of weight that I can work out with. I go back in Tuesday and expect him to increase my workout weight. From everything I have read, it will probably be 5 to 6 months before I am back to around 90%, but no guarantees. The Doctor just tells me it will take time and laughs at my inpatients.

 

[sixdogs]

You must be parked on the couch like I was with my laptop right beside me. I was there for just over 3 weeks until the Doctor relented to my whining about my work backing up and let me go back to my office job with severe restrictions placed on my return. I am a planner at a power plant and was told I couldn't leave the office for a couple more weeks. That has since been lifted but still no climbing or lifting. My surgeon used the suture only method, no pins, screws or holes; less pain, but longer recovery period. I am 52. He currently has me restricted to 10 pounds of weight that I can work out with. I go back in Tuesday and expect him to increase my workout weight. From everything I have read, it will probably be 5 to 6 months before I am back to around 90%, but no guarantees. The Doctor just tells me it will take time and laughs at my inpatients.

My surgery is this coming Wednesday and I'm slightly apprehensive. I have a desk-type job so will be back in the saddle the next day, like it or not. I really can't take a day off and since I only have to talk on the phone I could do that in traction.
More important is being ready when things warm up and stuff needs doing again --around April 1st. My sweet corn needs me.
I'm going to get the drilled holes method so maybe I'll heal quicker?
Thanks for the comments--I couldn't find anyone that had this done.

 

[Sandlot]

I am sure you will do fine. The new anesthesia and nerve block they use was great. I was giving my wife a kiss one minute and waking up in recovery the next. I didn't have any trouble with nausea. No discomfort until the block wore off (about 12 hours), but the Vicodin handled it. I was totally off pain meds in 4 days. You maybe a little more uncomfortable because of the bone work they are doing on you. Sleeping was a problem because of the cast I was in and those darn staples they use to stitch up the incision itched like crazy! Let us know how you make out. I wish you a speedy recovery!

 

[EdC]

Sixdogs

I had a similar surgery (rotator cuff though) October 07. No way I could have gone back to work the next day. Maybe if it was really an emergency I could have made it back by day 3 or so. Took about 3 months to get to the point where I was happy I had the surgery and now I have about 90% strength and full movement. One reason it took so long is that I rushed the physical therapy too much. Good luck and let us know how things go.

 

[sixdogs]

Sixdogs

I had a similar surgery (rotator cuff though) October 07. No way I could have gone back to work the next day. Maybe if it was really an emergency I could have made it back by day 3 or so. Took about 3 months to get to the point where I was happy I had the surgery and now I have about 90% strength and full movement. One reason it took so long is that I rushed the physical therapy too much. Good luck and let us know how things go.

Good avice here and prior post. I had planned to go to enough physical therapy to get the hang of it and then finish on my own. We live a ways away and I can save the co-pay. Good or bad idea?
Three months would work and take me up to the sweet corn window of preparation.