dunkers87 5 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hi folks im interested in getting a lurcher pup. But obviously haven't had a dog like this before and also the missus doesn't want it in the house so will have to be in a kennel. But I have a garage (joined on to house) which is only used for putting lawnmowers and tools in so would it be ok to house a kennel in?? Also how to go about training etc. So if anyone's got any pointers in the right direction that would be great many thanks in advance Quote Link to post
forest of dean redneck 11,539 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Things I can think of are dog chewing your stuff and shitting everywhere and getting fresh air if you shut the door. Quote Link to post
skycat 6,173 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Not a good idea to put a dog inside a garage, even in a kennel. Dogs are sociable creatures, and need to interact with people and the world in general: it won't get much stimulation staring at four dark walls. Dogs also need light and air, sunlight for Vitamin D. IMO it would be cruel keeping a dog in a garage. You'd be much better off building it a kennel and run. There's loads of photos of different sorts of runs and kennels on here. 7 Quote Link to post
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hi folks im interested in getting a lurcher pup. But obviously haven't had a dog like this before and also the missus doesn't want it in the house so will have to be in a kennel. But I have a garage (joined on to house) which is only used for putting lawnmowers and tools in so would it be ok to house a kennel in?? Also how to go about training etc. So if anyone's got any pointers in the right direction that would be great many thanks in advance Get her trained before you get the pup..... 1 Quote Link to post
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 You could section a corner of the garage off and have a run attached to the garage? Out of the elements in the garage and still got fresh air and sunlight in the run. I assume you weren't talking about having the whole thing (kennel and run) in the garage? 1 Quote Link to post
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hi folks im interested in getting a lurcher pup. But obviously haven't had a dog like this before and also the missus doesn't want it in the house so will have to be in a kennel. But I have a garage (joined on to house) which is only used for putting lawnmowers and tools in so would it be ok to house a kennel in?? Also how to go about training etc. So if anyone's got any pointers in the right direction that would be great many thanks in advance Get her trained before you get the pup..... Or this! This woman below once uttered the words to me "no dog will ever step foot in this house". A little bit of bonding and patience along with an electric training collar. And... Success! 2 Quote Link to post
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 It's a feckin raghead....last thing I thought you'd have in the house..... 2 Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 It's a feckin raghead....last thing I thought you'd have in the house..... allah akba Quote Link to post
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 It's a feckin raghead....last thing I thought you'd have in the house..... Raghead Quote Link to post
jambay5 191 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hi folks im interested in getting a lurcher pup. But obviously haven't had a dog like this before and also the missus doesn't want it in the house so will have to be in a kennel. But I have a garage (joined on to house) which is only used for putting lawnmowers and tools in so would it be ok to house a kennel in?? Also how to go about training etc. So if anyone's got any pointers in the right direction that would be great many thanks in advance Get her trained before you get the pup..... Or this! This woman below once uttered the words to me "no dog will ever step foot in this house". A little bit of bonding and patience along with an electric training collar. And... Success! Where do you sleep lol???!!??!! Quote Link to post
bunnyboiler 1,052 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 In the dog house ha ha Quote Link to post
dunkers87 5 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 That's what im hoping for Gaz_1989 for the missus to bond with it haha. Also the dog would only have to sleep in garage at night as would have run of the garden during the day, obviously wouldn't leave him/her locked in garage all day and night. If that was the case I wouldn't of even contemplated getting one. Quote Link to post
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 That's what im hoping for Gaz_1989 for the missus to bond with it haha. Also the dog would only have to sleep in garage at night as would have run of the garden during the day, obviously wouldn't leave him/her locked in garage all day and night. If that was the case I wouldn't of even contemplated getting one. I thought this would be the case. Dont think anyone would lock a dog in a garage all day. Lol. If you can then personally I would knock a hole in the garage and put a 2m x 2m run on the side. This is what i was going to do last year. The dog can choose in or out then like a normal kennel and run system. Then just build a box in the corner of the garage and either use plyboard or again the galv run panels to "section off" a corner of the garage, so that as people have said above the pup doesnt shit all over the garage and chew things you dont want it to chew etc. Gaz Quote Link to post
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hi folks im interested in getting a lurcher pup. But obviously haven't had a dog like this before and also the missus doesn't want it in the house so will have to be in a kennel. But I have a garage (joined on to house) which is only used for putting lawnmowers and tools in so would it be ok to house a kennel in?? Also how to go about training etc. So if anyone's got any pointers in the right direction that would be great many thanks in advance Get her trained before you get the pup..... Or this! This woman below once uttered the words to me "no dog will ever step foot in this house". A little bit of bonding and patience along with an electric training collar. And... Success! Where do you sleep lol???!!??!! In Here... Quote Link to post
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