Lesson 1: Research

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Lesson 1 Research
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Research

• In the library, research different books,
  articles, and WebPages to design your doghouse,
  in order to meet the needs of your client.
• Literature that defines assigned breed of dogs
  grown measurements (height, width, weight).
• Literature that supports the dogs needs in
  reference to tolerance of climates (temperatures,
  humidity, various weather conditions).
• Contact or interview a local veterinarian with
  information pertaining to specific needs of your
  breed of dog.

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Research - Materials

• Research different materials and their costs to
  build a doghouse.
• For example, stay away from building your
  doghouse out of hazardous materials like
  treated Lumber as it contains arsenics and other
  hazardous chemicals, which could cause serious
  harm to your pet.
• Do a cost analysis of materials. Visit local
  retailers, search on the Internet, or call other
  merchants.

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Sample Literature

• Barron's Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds by D.
  Caroline Coile, Michele Earle-Bridges
  (Illustrator)
• The Complete Dog Book by American Kennel Club
  Staff
• Sample Websites
• http//cedarwoodfurniture.com/doghouses.html
• This website has some sample doghouses made out
  of cedar.
•  http//petplace.netscape.com/articles/artShow.as
  p?artID3637
• Website will tell you how to select and build a
  doghouse.
•   http//www.mikestrong.com/doghouse/
• Website talks about step by step construction of
  a doghouse.