[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Kennel run ideas
- From: Susan Madlung <stormygsd@xxxxxxx>
- To: jolingsd@xxxxxxxxxxx, GermanShepherd4showlist <Germanshepherds4Show@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 03 May 2005 07:58:58 -0700
we have concrete and wood.. my favorite runs are the 2 where 1/2 is wood
decking - up off the ground, and the other 1/2 sidewalk blocks with shavings
used as an absorbent..we have had the wood for at least 8 years and have not
had to replace any , except where Hunter thought it might make a tasty
meal!! We just used untreated, scrap 2 x 4s, and these have been pressure
washed, disinfected, slept on, jumped on, run around on the whole time..I
could have this in my house and be happy..<g> it still looks great..
Since we live north of the Pacific North West, all our runs are completely
covered, so slippery is a non-issue. The dogs do their business in the
shavings, never on the wood, even in winter the wood is dry and warm to lay
on..
I have used gravel as well over the years, and this, (wood and blocks)to me
is the best solution by far..
Sue Madlung - Shadowacre Reg'd German Shepherds
http://www.shadowacre.com/jackson.htm
** UPDATED APRIL 24/05***
----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda Delarso" <jolingsd@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 7:46 AM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Kennel run ideas
> Hi guys, I am looking for some advice.
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> I have 4 runs. There are in a area that stays pretty moist. Ever since
> they did work on our road the water now lays in and around the kennel
> area. It is not an option to move them , since my hubby put up a
> permanent roof over them.
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> So my question is what are some ideas for the area to help with moisture
> problems. Currently I have stone dust with shaving on top. The shaving
> do help with keeping them clean and dry. But eventually they really
> build up as well.
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> I was talked out of concrete because of joints on young dogs( alough I
> LOVE the nails on a dog on concrete LOL)
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> And wood ? a few people told me they can ruin feet? A smooth surface get
> slippery.?
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> I don't know what to do and hubby is waiting for my plan!
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> So anyone have moist/wet areas ?
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> Thanks for any advice!
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> Linda DeLarso
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> Narvon, Pa.
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> Jolin Shepherds
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> www.vonhornbergerjolinshepherds.com
> <http://www.vonhornbergerjolinshepherds.com/>
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> UPDATED 4/5/05
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