Summer, fall, winter or spring, dogs who spend a good deal of time indoors with their human companions need and deserve serviceable housing outdoors. These "second homes" can provide shelter, as well as safety and security for your dog. The following books and web sites provide excellent material for the do-it-yourselfer who may be concerned with quality of life for their animals. The Buildeazy site has instructions in both metric and English measurements. The Doghouseplans website has plans that were developed from years of experience building attractive, comfortable dog houses of superior design for law enforcement canines and are now available to the general public. Lowe's explains, step-by-step, how to build a basic dog house including required tools and materials, diagrams, assembly and even tips on customizing to suit your dog's habits and preferences. Mike Strong gives detailed instructions taken from his own experience building a dog house. It is richly illustrated with color pictures. Tell us -- how do you pamper your pooch, or make things fancy for your feline?