K-9 Kondo’s Dog Den 2 Doghouse Kit Assembly Instructions 

1. Construct a support frame from pressure-treated 2" x 4" lumber as shown in Fig. 1. (C = 21.75"; B = 26.75"; A = 17.75" part A is on the door side) Part B can be a 2 x 2 to allow washing under the Dog Den 2.

Use a screwdriver to lift the five (some Dog Den models have six) metal floor tabs to form a right angle with the floor. Fig. 2

Attach Parts A and C to the floor by inserting one of the 14 sheet metal screws through each tab into the wood as shown in Fig. 1.

Insert one deck screw through Parts C and A into Part B.

Attach the chew guards to the ends of the 2" x 4" lumber using two sheet metal screws on each chew guard as shown in Fig. 3.

Do not over tighten.

2. Attach the dog door/cowl assembly to the front side of the door plate (Fig. 4) with ten #10 x 32" x 3/8" machine bolts, lock washers, and nuts. Do not fully tighten the bolts.  Keep the locking pin in the top position as shown to prevent the door from sticking open.

Ensure that the dog door flap swings freely without striking the front plate.  If the door makes contact with one side adjust by raising the other side of the cowl/rain shield.  Fully tighten the fasteners when the door swings freely.  IMPORTANT!  Keep the locking pin in the top two holes of the rain shield when not used to lock the door open or closed.  The pin in the top position will prevent the door from becoming stuck open.  If the door sticks open with the pin inserted the two sides of the rain shield are adjusted to close to the door opening.  Loosen the three bolts on each side of the cowl and spread the sides apart.  Fully tighten all fasteners. See Fig. 4.

3. Follow the instructions on the package to install the weather strip gasket as shown
in Fig. 5.

4. Locate the pre-drilled latch holes on each side of the Dog Den. Open the latch so that the catch is oriented towards the floor. Align the three holes in the latch with the holes in the wall of the Dog Den and insert the self tapping screws. 

In addition to the self tapping screws, pop rivets are included as an alternate methode of attaching the latches. To affix the latches using rivets the pre-drilled holes must be enlarged using a 1/8" drill bit.  While more difficult, the use of rivets rather than self tapping screws is preferred as they provide a much more secure attachment.  Rivet tool and drill bits are not included but can be purchased on our website. 

Additional Doghouse Kit Information

Use high-quality grass hay for dog bedding (prairie, marsh, timothy, or brome grass hay). DO NOT USE PILLOWS OR BLANKETS AS THEY CAN JAM THE DOOR CLOSED. Grass hay makes a better nest and does not crush as easily as straw and provides better insulation under your dog. Wood chips, straw, clover, and alfalfa are poor dog bedding alternatives. Change dog bedding often.

The door bushings are a consumable part, much like tires on an automobile that is not covered under the manufacturer warranty. Replacement bushings are available on our website. 

K-9 Kondo Inc.
607 J Street
Stapleton, NE 69163