Dogs love to outside in the fresh air, especially in the good weather. They love to smell the air, feel the warmth of the sun, watch people or cars go past and generally keep an eye on things.

When owners have to go out to work it can be hard on the family dog as they tend to be left shut up alone in the kitchen where they can’t see out or have any fresh air. Some dogs are luckier and have the run of the house or even have a dog flap in the door which allows them to go out into the garden.

Unfortunately not all gardens are suitable for dogs to roam in - it could be that the garden isn’t secure enough or that the garden is well-tended and not there for dogs to bury bones or dig up expensive plants !!

This is where an outside dog run is ideal. Dog runs come in various designs - either as part of an outdoor dog kennel building, as a separate run with a small dog kennel inside it for shelter or with a roof on to protect the dog from the weather.

A dog run will keep you dog contained whilst allowing him to see what is going on in the world around him. Just place his toys and a dog kennel or waterproof dog bed inside for him to lie on and you can happily go to work knowing that your dog will be happy and safe. Most dog runs are made from hot dipped galvanised metal so will not rust and they are easily built using nuts and bolts. As mentioned previously, dog runs can be purchased with or without a roof and can also be purchased as 3 sided, so that you can attached them to the side of an existing wall or shed.

Always remember of course to leave plenty of clean, fresh water for your dog in an easily accessible place within the run.

If you have the space in your garden for a dog run then it is a good investment for both you and your dog