An outdoor dog kennel made of wire mesh does not give much protection from harsh weather conditions such as sun, rain and cold weather. If you have kids who are allergic to pet hair, you may want your dog to stay outside. In such a case, see to it that your dog is properly protected. You need to ensure that there is a roof overhead so that your dog has some shade from the sun, and protection from rain. In addition, you may place a dog blanket on an elevated area for your dog to jump over and curl on.