mikeball 108 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Ok so I'm moving house soon and i going to use my old shed as a dog house actached to a run has any one got any pics of the inside of there sheds that they use as kennels as I was thinking of over boarding all the inside of the shed then making a rised sleeping box about 4 x 3 do you this this is nesserary and any pics of your shed set UPS would be great cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dannyevans1990 25 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 i was meaning to ask this the other day seems a good idea to convert a shed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
donkdaniel 236 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I've got a shed run set up it depends if you want to separate dogs or not ie if you've got same sex and if dogs get on I'm lucky I only keep bitches and that get on so mine is very simple square with flap for entry to the shed heat lamp + I've cut a 205 plastic drum in half to sleep in it's clean and keeps them off the floor + no need for messy bedding hope this helps mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikeball 108 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I only keep one dog and abit concerned about keeping it warm like that's why I thought of making a smaller box to sleep in like don't understand what you mean about the drum mate do you dogs sleep in it or on it? Sorry sound thick lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 mine 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chilly 59 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I got a smaller box Like you said for the dog to sleep in with a quilt in it , get some heroes fence from a building site then if you want to nock up a quick simple run Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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donkdaniel 236 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Cut the drum in 1/2 then drill it to the floor and side and you can easily get 2 dogs in it heat lamp when colder plenty warm enough the shed is wood so should not get too cold anyway I've never had any trouble I don't like bedding so this works for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Bedding isn't just about heat it's also about comfort. A dog that has had a hard day or night running needs a soft surface to lay on to help relax the muscles and avoid injury. Can't be comfy to lay on a hard barrel especially if they go in wet the water will just stay in there with them. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) i tried a plastic barrell and found it got condensation ... someone put up photos up on how to make tidy insulated boxes but i cant find the thread .. Edited January 25, 2012 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giro 2,648 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Edited January 25, 2012 by Giro 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
donkdaniel 236 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Never put the dogs away wet socks if you do bedding or not thay will be lying in wet the bedding will get wet as for comfort plastic holds the heat + the heat lamp is always on after a good nights graft that sorts the aching muscles out mate atb donk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giro 2,648 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I like me dogs on straw, blankets just get stinking and can stay damp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
s.e.s.k.u 1,893 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 i converted this old shed earlier this year,partition inside with insulation and chopped an hole on the side for mutts to get in and out and straw bedding for warmth in winter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Never put the dogs away wet socks if you do bedding or not thay will be lying in wet the bedding will get wet as for comfort plastic holds the heat + the heat lamp is always on after a good nights graft that sorts the aching muscles out mate atb donk i use shreaded wax paper with a layer of shavings underneath it dont get wet the water runs off and is soaked up by the shavings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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