Build Your Own Dog House: 14 Free DIY Plans for Every Skill Level Step-by-step guides to crafting perfect pet homes under $100. By Stacy Fisher Stacy Fisher Stacy is a writer, crafter, and nationally recognized freebies expert with 18+ years' experience writing about crafts, printables, and DIYs. She has published hundreds of articles and co-authored one book. Learn more about The Spruce Pets' Editorial Process Updated on 06/03/25 Reviewed by Bartley Harrison Reviewed by Bartley Harrison Dr. Bartley Harrison is a veterinarian with more than 15 years of professional veterinary experience treating dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, birds, and small mammals, with a specific focus on Emergency Medicine. Dr. Harrison is part of The Spruce Pets’ veterinary review board. Learn more about The Spruce Pets' Veterinary Review Board Credit: retales botijero / Getty Images Key Takeaways All 14 DIY dog house plans are budget-friendly and can be completed for under $100.The plans range from simple A-frame houses to more elaborate designs like a ranch-style house or a mobile dog house.Each plan includes necessary materials, tools lists, and step-by-step instructions to guide you through your build. With just a few tools, it's possible to make a DIY dog house. Dog houses are fairly simple and budget-friendly projects and can be usually be completed by someone with just basic building skills. They'll take anywhere from half a day to a few days to complete and can easily be done for under $100. Before using these free dog house plans to build your dog's dream home, make sure that it will be the right fit for the size of your full-grown dog. Some of these plans can even be customized to fit any size of dog, so be sure to look for instructions within the plans for that. These 14 free DIY dog house plans will make sure that your dog has a safe haven from the weather and you can take pride that you built it just for them. Tip If you're looking for more projects like these, check out the free cat tree plans and rabbit hutch plans. 01 of 14 Dog House With Deck Plan Credit: Jen Woodhouse Jen Woodhouse has a free dog house plan that has a deck, toy box, and place for food and water. You'll need to sign up for their free newsletter to get the plans and you'll be emailed a PDF with a materials list, tools list, cut list, diagrams, and step-by-step building instructions. Over at Wood Shop Diaries, you can find more tips, photos, and even a walkthrough video to help you complete this quick and easy project. Dog House With Deck Plan from Jen Woodhouse 02 of 14 Beginner Dog House Plan Credit: Lowe's Lowe's has an excellent free dog house plan for a great-looking yet simple dog house that will make the perfect home for an average-sized dog. You'll find a tools and materials list, an overview, cutting directions, and building instructions with illustrations. Beginner Dog House Plan from Lowe's 03 of 14 Simple A-Frame Dog House Plan Credit: HGTV This is a basic dog house plan that's not only easy to build but the finished dog house will look great in your yard. It can be built in less than half a day and you won't spend over $100 for the materials. There's no guesswork when you build this dog house either; blueprints, a material list, step-by-step instructions, and even videos are provided. Simple A-Frame Dog House Plan from HGTV 04 of 14 Free Dog House Plan Credit: BuildEazy / Bryan Stansell This standard dog house plan from BuildEazy includes comments and photos from people just like you who have built this dog house. Within the free dog house plan, you'll find a materials list, cutting list, building instructions, and blueprints. Free Dog House Plan from BuildEazy Continue to 5 of 14 below 05 of 14 Pallet Dog House Plan Credit: DIY Craftsy Use plywood and pallets to create this one-of-a-kind dog house that will keep your pooch safe and warm. Written directions and color photos help you put it all together. Pallet Dog House Plan from DIY Craftsy 06 of 14 Crooked Dog House Plan Credit: Ana White Add some character to the dog house you plan to build with this free plan for a crooked dog house. Ana White will take you through the steps with lots of photos, diagrams, and instructions so you can quickly and easily build this dog house. Crooked Dog House Plan from Ana White 07 of 14 Ranch Style Dog House Plan Credit: Sunset Looking to give your pooch the luxury they deserve? Then why not try your hand at this free dog house plan for a ranch-style doghouse. Use the diagrams, images, materials list, and instructions to build this one-of-a-kind doghouse. Ranch Style Dog House Plan from Sunset 08 of 14 Insulated A-Frame Dog House Plan from Instructables Credit: Instructables This dog house plan is for a 9-foot base house that's perfect for a small to medium-sized dog. It can even be built for under $75! Photos and blueprints will take you through each step until you've got the finished project just like you've been looking for. Insulated A-Frame Dog House Plan from Instructables Continue to 9 of 14 below 09 of 14 Indoor Dog Kennel End Table Credit: Ana White I know this technically isn't a dog house, but this indoor dog kennel that doubles as an end table is a great solution for a small dog that stays indoors. There are photos, diagrams, and written instructions that will help you build this for your dog. Indoor Dog Kennel End Table from Ana White 10 of 14 East Fork Free Doghouse Plan Credit: Ana White Here's an adorable dog house plan that would look great anywhere in your yard. It almost looks like a little doll house with the window pane door and steeple roof. There's a shopping list, tool list, instructions, and diagrams to help you build this. East Fork Free Doghouse Plan from Ana White 11 of 14 Mobile Dog House Credit: Instructables Over at Instructables, you can find a free plan for a mobile dog house that's easy to move so you can set it up wherever you go. A coat of paint brings everything together and changes the whole look of the dog house. There's a shopping list, tool list, color photos, and building instructions. Mobile Dog House from Instructables 12 of 14 DIY Wooden Doghouse Tutorial Credit: Dear Lillie Studio This adorable doghouse features two tiny windows with shutters, making sure your dog has the cutest home on the block. Cedar shingles on the top give it a modern and cozy vibe. It's built from plywood and pine boards so it's going to last season after season. A chalkboard nameplate above the door is the perfect finishing touch. This dog house is a straightforward build and the free plan has everything you need to get started. DIY Wooden Doghouse Tutorial from Dear Lillie Studio Continue to 13 of 14 below 13 of 14 Simple Dog House Plan Credit: My Outdoor Plans If you're looking for a traditional dog house, this may be a great option for you. My Outdoor Plans has a free doghouse plan for a simple doghouse that you can build in just one weekend from 2x4s and 2x2s. Tons of diagrams and instructions are included. Simple Dog House Plan from My Outdoor Plans 14 of 14 Custom Insulated Dog House Plan Credit: Nathlia Tomaz / Getty Images This dog house can be built to fit any sized dog, small to large, and is insulated to keep your dog warm. It allows the dog to go to the back of the doghouse in an area that's protected from the weather. There aren't a lot of directions here, but there is a video walkthrough. Custom Insulated Dog House Plan from Ron Hazelton Explore more: Dogs Getting Started