Make sure the water level is safe for small pups if any are present. You can also provide a shallow pond or pool for them to cool down in when needed. African wild dogs do well in the summer heat if shade is provided for each dog. If you are expecting pups, you need to keep the shelter area at 50 degree Fahrenheit or above for the pups. Warm climate species of canids will whelp, give birth, during the winter. You can use a heated water bowl to provide clean drinking water at all times. Make sure the heat source is secure and the dog cannot knock it over or lay too close to it and get burnt. The can be accomplished by installing a space heater, heat pads, or heat lamps. When housing an African wild dog in colder climates you will need to have supplemental heat source when the temperatures go below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. They will try to dig out so you will need to lay wire horizontally about 1 foot underground and 3 feet out to prevent them from escaping. You will need to have an enclosed top or an overhanging climb barrier that is a chain-linked section that is about 3 feet wide and is set at an inward and upward angle of 40 degree. The dog is a climber and can climb a chain-linked fence. They will try to climb and jump in corners. A cage with corners will give a spot for one dog to aggressively corner another dog. The best cage design for African wild dog is one that is circular. African Wild dogs Housing African wild dogs
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