We bought this several years ago for our yellow lab, and put a heated pad inside. It worked great for the first 2 years such that even in 20 degree weather the inside of the doghouse would be about 65 degrees. Then we noticed the side panels started bulging outward near the bottom. We didn't think anything of this until after our dog had passed away, and we tried to move it. It was so heavy we could barely lift it! Then we discovered that somehow water had gotten into the side panels of the house and made it too heavy to move. I had noticed that it didn't stay as warm in the winter the last year or so of his life, but didn't follow up. After drilling holes at the bottom of the side panels, water started pouring out. Not sure how the water got inside the panels, but this is a serious design flaw. What was odd was that no mater how hard it rained, water never got inside the house, just into the insulate side panels. All the water eventually affected the insulation and that's why it didn't stay as warm in the winter anymore. Very bummed I didn't figure this out when we first noticed it.

I've been having this dog house for 3 months now, and I got to say that this is the best thing I bought for my dog. I've put the house to the test with the recent cold weather and the tons of rain that California is experiencing, and it has been holding up very, very well. I check on my dog every night and everytime his ears are super warm. That gives me peace of mind to know that when I come home very late at night he will stay warm and dry. Totally recommend to all.

Well enginered with great features. Love the insulation & drain hole. If rain gets in it just drains out. Assembly is easy but the end panels wouldn't plug together. I eventually got them to push together, but there were some gaps I had to caulk. I blame it on possibly the panels warping. The floor heater worked well for one month then died. Even considering the problems I would still buy it again. There's just nothing out there that compares. Can't put the bottom part of the door on yet because the dog just won't use it with it on. It's a neglected dog down the road from me on a chain that had very little shelter. She's much better off now.

I bought two of these about two weeks apart as gifts for my sister who has a cat rescue kennel in Michigan. Many of the animals are quite feral and this winter has been rough. These dog houses are large enough for all the cats to share the two of them without squabbles. There is a significant difference between the outside temperature and the temperature inside the houses. The cats are comfortable even at -20 degrees outside temperature. The door is too heavy for cats but if you remove the bottom half of the door it's just right, plenty of room to get in and out without letting in too much wind. Put some straw bedding in and you've got a wonderful nest for even the elderly cats who refuse to stay inside a home. The barn style roof keeps snow from building up on top and the raised entrance keeps the accumulating snow out and the straw and other bedding dry.

I am very impressed with these dog houses and have purchased 3 of these so far. My dogs stay warm, dry, and love to stay in them. The bedding stays in due to the way the front construction is. Haven't had to clean yet as we're going thru winter now, but am VERY impressed and will buy more!

This house was purchased for a growing 41#, 7 mo old pitbull pup. This went together within 20 minutes including opening the 2 boxes. The design/construction is very ingenious (like tongue and groove in woodworking), we left the bottom of the door off to start (as suggested) & opened the back window, & the air flow is great. (Still hot here) The pup took to the house immediately, when it gets hot, he goes into his house & looks out the door opening. Was really impressed with the door design. Best of all *Sam's Club price was 1/2 the price of two online pet stores. Received in 2 days after ordering. Low Shipping cost. Great purchase! ! !

I bought this house a year ago for my 40lb Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Being a short-haired dog, she needed extra protection from the harsh NJ winters. I've built two houses with carpeted doors, and bought a doggy snowsuit for her, but that was not enough. After searching online, I came across this house and was fortunate to be a Sam's Club member. Other sites want twice as much for this house. The house was easy to put together. It took all of 15 minutes for unboxing to completion. All I needed was a Philips screwdriver. My dog was skeptical at first, but caught on quick with the door because she was used to dog houses with doors. She absolutely loves this house. It keeps her dry, warm, and toasty. If you have an outdoor dog, this house is a must buy.

This fit my large male German Shepherd just fine. It is very warm. He would hop right in it on command after just one night. These make a "Dogloo" look like a joke. I'm not sure how Sams shipped this to me Fed-Ex for $5.00 but I'm not complaining. It was a great deal.

We bought two for our dogs and loved them so much we bought one for our granddog!

Sturdy, easy to put together and dog loves it