what do you prefer for your dogs bedding

[dirty twister 31]

tried em all over the years j-cloth ,shredded paper, straw ,shavings get all over the yard a right ball ache the lot of em

vet bed pro fleece for me everytime

[cocker 2,654]

bales of cardboard chips, normally used for horses, bought from agricultural and equestrian stores, it doesnt smell its dust free stays fresh for weeks, its warm and its cheap, and it doesnt get all over the place, dogs can make a nest in it, and its also pest free,

 

 

six quid for 22kg bale

[Mick C. 229]

If you know somebody that works in an office they should beable to supply you with bags of the stuff.

 

You can also buy a shredder and do your own

[cocker 2,654]

bales of cardboard chips, normally used for horses, bought from agricultural and equestrian stores, it doesnt smell its dust free stays fresh for weeks, its warm and its cheap, and it doesnt get all over the place, dogs can make a nest in it, and its also pest free,

 

about £6 for a 22kg bale,

[rogue 9]

bales of cardboard chips, normally used for horses, bought from agricultural and equestrian stores, it doesnt smell its dust free stays fresh for weeks, its warm and its cheap, and it doesnt get all over the place, dogs can make a nest in it, and its also pest free,

 

 

six quid for 22kg bale

 

Like the look of that stuff mate, might see if my local stables sells it

[TOM TERRIER 173]

bales of cardboard chips, normally used for horses, bought from agricultural and equestrian stores, it doesnt smell its dust free stays fresh for weeks, its warm and its cheap, and it doesnt get all over the place, dogs can make a nest in it, and its also pest free,

 

 

six quid for 22kg bale

Ill second that, Realy good stuff!

[my hounds 308]

My mate used hay

[Shazza 52]

My mate used hay

 

Hay carries spores and molds that can cause breathing problems and allergies so i wouldn't use it for dogs.

A lot of horses are affected by hay allergies and have to be fed soaked hay so i wouldn't take the risk of using it for the dogs either

[gravel 63]

tried em all over the years j-cloth ,shredded paper, straw ,shavings get all over the yard a right ball ache the lot of em

vet bed pro fleece for me everytime

Vet bed £184 ? dont think so.

[gravel 63]

Barley straw in the winter, pine shaving any time else

Top kennels.

[Guest paceandstamina]

straw no good for a running dog with saw quicks, dust gets in and irritates and makes them swell up worse, and holds parasites.

quilt from charity shop is warm and clean, £1 or £2 changed when neccessary

[STUNTMAN 552]

Barley straw in the winter, pine shaving any time else

Top kennels.

Thanks, I do need to raise the lip as to much straw is falling out. When your building them ya think he'll never fit through that hole ....Well proved me wrong twice!

I've had dogs in those house down to -15 F over night no problem.

Edited January 28, 2011 by STUNTMAN

[Country Joe 1,411]

Anyone ever used Stable Matting on the run, is there any advantages putting it over concrete?

[Shazza 52]

Anyone ever used Stable Matting on the run, is there any advantages putting it over concrete?

 

 

Never tried it for a dog run but it's a bugger to clean as the urine settles underneath it (with horses).

[rogue 9]

Been get some of that shredded cardboard today £5.85 for a huge bag.

Goin give it a blast tommrow. Cheers 4 all the replies