Decorating with Malamutes

Yes, I know, your house/apt is fully decorated just by the presence of a beautiful Malamute ;-) -- but on days like today, when the yard is one big mud puddle and the floor covered with huge, if cute footprints, one's thoughts turn to questions of decor. Here's a pretty interesting site on Malamute Decor: Decorating for Dogs in your Life: http://omalmalamutes.com/omal/maldecor.htm

Has anyone seen those wooden crates they sell in, like, Sky Mall mag? I'd like to surround our wire crates with wood corner pieces, a wood base and top (table!), and some partial side cladding. Has anyone done this, or know how ;-)?

Also, does anyone have a nice pattern to crochet or sew a toy Malamute? This is for a fundraiser.

Thank you!