Greg Thurman Webboard User Reg: 12-07-2003
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I’m seeking advise from those of you who have this type of facility.
I’m in the process of converting a 10x12 building to kennel. (This building is built on a slab standard construction with electric utility)
The inside will be sectioned off in 4'x5'(aprox) pens. Each pen will have a dog door access to a 15x60 outdoor run.
For the outdoor fence I’m thinking 6'tall woven 2"x4" wire fence. When I build the fence I want to trench 6 to 8 inches below the surface of the fence line to actually bury the fence below grade, then fill the trench with concrete. My thinking here is this will prevent a dog from pushing under a fence, and to provide a deterrent for digging out.
Now this is where my question comes in. Within the 15x60 outdoor part. I’m thinking about digging out a 15x15 square where the dogs will enter into the indoor portion, and filling it with 4 to 6 inches of rock. Has anyone had any trouble using this kind of arrangement?
Any advise or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Greg
God gave you 2 eyes, 2 ears and 1 mouth. You should look and listen twice as much before you speak.
Are you talking chain link fencing outside? My idea of woven wire is what I have on the top of my horse stalls, looks like chain link but not so heavy a gauge. One of my horses plucked a big hole in it over a span of time. If so, my dogs would have it torn apart in no time. One of my horses plucked a big hole in it over a span of time. I'd go for heavy duty fencing.
Greg Thurman Webboard User Reg: 12-07-2003
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The material Im looking at is a 16 gauge wire. Not as heavy as chainlink but should be strong enough to contain a dog. Are you thinking of (what I call) chicken wire?
Here is a link with a photo of a similar material I have in mind.
Rethink the wire. A motivated dog will destroy it in a matter of minutes. Buy heavy duty and buy only once. For all the labor you plan to put in, don't go cheap on materials.
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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Please, listen to Rick here!
The *heaviest* guage chain link is the only material that you should consider for a dog. I've seen cheaper guage chain link totally chewed through by a powerful dog in 30 mins.
Save yourself a major headache and build your kennel right the first time. You could literally save your dogs life by making this decision.
Brandon La Mere Webboard User Reg: 06-29-2003
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I must agree with Will and the others here, I have a working dog and I didn't listen to the few people that told me to buy the best and bought my kennels at home depot ( which i am unclear of the gage of wire) and my dogs have tore the things apart. And had no problem doing it. B.
Greg Thurman Webboard User Reg: 12-07-2003
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That’s why I wanted input from you folks who have been there done that.
Thanks for the good advise. I had thoughts about using the wire fencing. I will spend a little extra and invest in the heavier chain link.
God gave you 2 eyes, 2 ears and 1 mouth. You should look and listen twice as much before you speak.
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