I'm working on getting a working pup next year sometime & want to build an outdoor run for him. I have a male 11y/o staffy bull as a house dog since 8weeks & want to keep them separated while we're at work, school until we get a feel for how they'll get along alone. At bedtime or when not supervised, the pup will be crated in the house.The run will be a 6x8 slab of concrete with 3ft of that 8 being dirt for potty i hope, 6ft high chain link with a plastic crate for shelter.What do you guys think of the set-up? I welcome any suggestions or comments...Thanks, Luis
From past experience, I wouldn't do a dirt area again; my dogs are also in the house quite a bit and it is amazing how much fine dirt they bring in with them and the number of baths they have to get just to keep the dirt off them. I would do solid concrete - easier to clean and you can just hose it off. I would spray it down with bleach and then thoroughly rinse it and let it dry prior to putting the dog back in there. As for using a crate for shelter (???) Doesn't seem sufficient to me (but that's me), maybe consider getting one of those Igloo dog houses. Also, is there any shade available in this area?
Ya know Cathi, I just had a vision of a mud & poop covered pup...not good. I didn't mention the cover over the whole run, so that & correct placement will take care of too much sun...Thanks...Luis
The purpose of a dog house is to keep the wind out and the dog's body heat in. A plastic crate won't do either. It will also let rain in, and rain WILL blow in the sides of the run so don't kid yourself.
Search the board for previous run posts. There was just something on using gravel for potty areas. I will probably do this for Auster when we move. Right now she is pine bark/leaf trained and it is great to walk into the yard and not have to watch where I step. Only downside is taking her to a kennel or on vacation. I have to take several bags of pine bark chips to the kennel with her and create a potty area.
"Dog breeding must always be done by a dog lover, it can not be a profession." -Max v Stephanitz
Yes Luis, now you are seeing why dirt is a baaad idea - lol.
I did go to the gravel thing, that wasn't any better! The gravel constantly produces this fine white dust that is just as bad as the dirt. Thought it would go away eventually, but it has been 4 mths and I still have to go out and water down the gravel on a daily basis just to keep the dust down. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> All my dogs look like they've been sprinkled with baby powder (most of my dogs are mainly black so it shows up really good).
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
Posts: 5983
Loc: Idaho
Offline
Although this is the third different thread that I've made this same comment on in the past month - I'm still saying that a full concrete run is the way to go. You can hose down concrete very easily to clean it, it wears downs the dogs nails, and it keeps them clean.
Just my opinion....but I look for the easy way to do things! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
I agree with Will that the concrete is the best way to go. It is very easy to maintain and keep clean. However,you may want to consider the fact that concrete has little'give'and can be hard on joints, when the dog has spent long periods of time on it. If the dog was going to be out there for short periods, which sounds like your plan to me,concrete would be nice.
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Page 1 of 1 1
Top
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic
