Candi Campbell Webboard User Reg: 03-28-2013
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Yes, I have thought about doing a dog run in the past. However I do live in a location where 95 degree weather is the norm, which is why I elected to try and exercise him as much as possible. He is not crated every night per se my wife does not sleep well at night and often stays up with him. Do you guys think with this weather a dog run is feasible?
IF it is naturally shaded AND you can put up "man-made" shading materials on the top and south & west facing sides of the run -- I would also install a Misting System in the kennel too He will acclimate to the climate outdoors ... That's better than being cooped-up in a tiny indoor crate all day long, IMHO.
P.S. Does your GSD have a double coat (outer guard hair & inner "wooly" fluff) ??? If so, that is Good Insulation against summer heat, not just winter cold
Dogs can adjust to most any weather as long as they have fresh water and shade.
Both my GSDs are outside 24/7 and they do fine. One is a very heavy coated long hair GSD.
Today was in the upper 90s with heat index of 112 but their water bucket is changed twice a day and they also have plenty of shade.
Do they lay around a lot? Of course but they have no issues with the heat and still run to me with their Kongs when I go outside. I decline their offer of course. I'm pushing 70 and to lazy to play in the heat.
Done properly dogs are fine in any natural element when they are cared for properly.
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In my case would you suggest this be the ultimate answer vs more exercise and letting him out of the crate at all times when I am home?
@ Bob- how do you deal with the threat of snakes and racoons? Anywhere where I can find some designs or pictures of some. I've seen the pictures of Leerburgs old dog run but that's about it.
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Dogs can adjust to most any weather as long as they have fresh water and shade.
Both my GSDs are outside 24/7 and they do fine. One is a very heavy coated long hair GSD.
Today was in the upper 90s with heat index of 112 but their water bucket is changed twice a day and they also have plenty of shade.
Do they lay around a lot? Of course but they have no issues with the heat and still run to me with their Kongs when I go outside. I decline their offer of course. I'm pushing 70 and to lazy to play in the heat.
Done properly dogs are fine in any natural element when they are cared for properly.
YES, multiple tied-down water buckets kept FULL every day, and a BIG kennel run large enough to accommodate an "un-deflatable" Kiddie Pool also kept FULL of water daily Plus constant SHADE that lasts All Day !!!
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In my case would you suggest this be the ultimate answer vs more exercise and letting him out of the crate at all times when I am home?
More exercise is ALWAYS a great idea -- If you put up an outdoor kennel run, then the ONLY time he's crated would be to sleep overnight, or in some unexpected emergency...
An outdoor wire kennel with plenty of shade and water sounds like a good idea as an alternative place for your dog to spend the day while you are gone. You can snake proof by adding boards or fine mesh wire around the bottom 2 feet of the chain link panels. Put a roof on it to stop raccoons climbing in.
One other thought: once house trained and compliant with the rules (no getting up on the furniture, no chasing the cat etc.) my dogs have always been loose in the house at night, not crated or kenneled. The current two sleep on dog beds on the floor one each side of our bed (the GSD - who is very much my dog - always on my side, the Airedale mutt on my husband's side. ). The GSD will immediately get up and silently investigate any unusual sound - it's definitely one of his breed virtues, and a reason I don't confine him at night. Any intruder is going to get a big surprise.
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An outdoor wire kennel with plenty of shade and water sounds like a good idea as an alternative place for your dog to spend the day while you are gone. You can snake proof by adding boards or fine mesh wire around the bottom 2 feet of the chain link panels. Put a roof on it to stop raccoons climbing in.
One other thought: once house trained and compliant with the rules (no getting up on the furniture, no chasing the cat etc.) my dogs have always been loose in the house at night, not crated or kenneled. The current two sleep on dog beds on the floor one each side of our bed (the GSD - who is very much my dog - always on my side, the Airedale mutt on my husband's side. ). The GSD will immediately get up and silently investigate any unusual sound - it's definitely one of his breed virtues, and a reason I don't confine him at night. Any intruder is going to get a big surprise.
Sarah, the problem with Christian's GSD is that it has already Bitten his Child -- I would not want it loose inside the home overnight, while the adult owners are asleep, when their 3 year old baby might "surprise" the dog and get treated as an intruder
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In my case would you suggest this be the ultimate answer vs more exercise and letting him out of the crate at all times when I am home?
Nope.This is not a substitute for anything. Especially not more exercise or teaching house manners. It's a management tool only.
I deal with crate issues frequently in dogs I train for clients. It's definitely something that can be dealt with but not over the internet with a bite to a kid involved. Find a local balanced trainer, meaning they are positively based but use appropriate corrections.
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Re: Barking/ dog bite
He will acclimate to the climate outdoors ... That's better than being cooped-up in a tiny indoor crate all day long, IMHO.
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