I Am Definately Getting Soft In My Old Age .....

[matt1979 766]

At the end of the day, those who use a heat lamp seem to see the benefit, those who dont, dont seem to have any major problems so each to their own. Regarding curling up, the point i was getting at was any position with a dog, human whatever creature is held for prolonged periods will lead to some stiffness and potentially reduction in flexbility. When a dog curls up the spine is indeed gently stretched (laterally in one direction) as someone stated but the point being the muscles of the spine during this time at shortened on one side (not tensed unless the dog is very cold and the muscles will naturally tighten to retain core temperature and then involuntary shivering i.e. small muscle contractions will occur to increase blood flow and warm the body) hence why nearly all dogs do a bow and cat stretch when the first get up in the morning, this is the position that extends and then flexes. Being a touch warmer in the kennell the dog will naturally change positions as humans do in a warm bed and hence the muscles arent a tight as when the dog curls up all night. Its a little point but it may make a difference over several years in a kennell cheers.

[bracken boy 584]

Im waiting for somebody to explain what harm.it can do having a wee heat lamp that adds a bit of warmth????

[paulus 26]

At the end of the day, those who use a heat lamp seem to see the benefit, those who dont, dont seem to have any major problems so each to their own. Regarding curling up, the point i was getting at was any position with a dog, human whatever creature is held for prolonged periods will lead to some stiffness and potentially reduction in flexbility. When a dog curls up the spine is indeed gently stretched (laterally in one direction) as someone stated but the point being the muscles of the spine during this time at shortened on one side (not tensed unless the dog is very cold and the muscles will naturally tighten to retain core temperature and then involuntary shivering i.e. small muscle contractions will occur to increase blood flow and warm the body) hence why nearly all dogs do a bow and cat stretch when the first get up in the morning, this is the position that extends and then flexes. Being a touch warmer in the kennell the dog will naturally change positions as humans do in a warm bed and hence the muscles arent a tight as when the dog curls up all night. Its a little point but it may make a difference over several years in a kennell cheers.

they also do a bow and cat stretch followed by a yawn as a sign of submission. never seen either of my kennelled dogs shiver or even show any signs of feeling the cold, ones been in there 12 years and the other 7 this year, so it sort of disproves the theory

[matt1979 766]

Paulus I wasn't suggesting anyones dogs are shivering away in kennells my family which have kept tunning dogs for generations have never kept them under heat lamps and the dogs were happy enough. The point I was trying to make was that if a dog is cold and curls ups constantly for warmth they MAY be a knock on effect of muscles being shortened over time which COULD increase the risk of muscular or skeletal injuries. I currently have 2 dogs neither runners one is getting on and come the colder weather she takes a good 10mins to loosen up after sleeping curled up, does this back a theory up no because its one dog, but it is common sense that if muscles are warmer and not static for long periods they are more flexible. Cheers Matt.

[fox digger 1,086]

Im waiting for somebody to explain what harm.it can do having a wee heat lamp that adds a bit of warmth????

 

 

the cost of fekin lecky being one negative!! them heat lamps use there bit of juice!

[bracken boy 584]

Lol ok if you can afford it. I knew that could be one of the replys lol

[TOMO 27,076]

 

Im waiting for somebody to explain what harm.it can do having a wee heat lamp that adds a bit of warmth????

 

 

the cost of fekin lecky being one negative!! them heat lamps use there bit of juice!

I have found the lower wattage ceramic bulbs cost next to nothing to run,,,,but of course they give off less heat,,,, so there's a compromise as to weather it's effective enough,,,,but used in a box,, is perfect

[paulus 26]

now look what you've done, there on strike demanding a log burner

[Qbgrey 4,171]

i think it depends on your kennel set up,if you got a thin shit box,made out of ply in facing the wind then you may need a lamp,if your kennels small,out of wind,sheltered with insulation then a lamp poss not needed.some really big old shed kennels with high roofs can get really cold,it comes in via walls,roof and door,so will be freezing.my kennels between two houses ,fully insulated and just big enough for dog so is reasonable warm

[clipo 871]

 

 

 

 

 

I bring the dogs inside from time to time and I feel sorry for them. Panting that hard you'd think they were taking a heart attack. They adjust to their surroundings. As long as the kennels draught and damp free as said with a comfy bed, they're in their element. Honestly, a heat lamp on the cold nights pmsl. :laugh:

I can't see why using a heat lamp is so funny ........

It's been the mildest winter I can ever mind. If you need a heat lamp for your dogs this winter, what you gonna do on the real cold nights? I've got a heater but its to stop the water from freezing more than it is to heat the dogs. What do you do if your ferreting and they start shivering, give them your coat

Well, that is strange........The plot thickens.

Ohhh ffs, mrs marpel has been joined by inspector clouso. I'll let you lady's ponder for a while in your new found revelations

would hardly call remembering what you said two ago as hardcore detective work do you have dogs or not??? Just seems strange you would lie about something like that

[Qbgrey 4,171]

 

 

 

 

 

 

I bring the dogs inside from time to time and I feel sorry for them. Panting that hard you'd think they were taking a heart attack. They adjust to their surroundings. As long as the kennels draught and damp free as said with a comfy bed, they're in their element. Honestly, a heat lamp on the cold nights pmsl. :laugh:

I can't see why using a heat lamp is so funny ........

It's been the mildest winter I can ever mind. If you need a heat lamp for your dogs this winter, what you gonna do on the real cold nights? I've got a heater but its to stop the water from freezing more than it is to heat the dogs. What do you do if your ferreting and they start shivering, give them your coat

Well, that is strange........The plot thickens.

Ohhh ffs, mrs marpel has been joined by inspector clouso. I'll let you lady's ponder for a while in your new found revelations

would hardly call remembering what you said two ago as hardcore detective work do you have dogs or not??? Just seems strange you would lie about something like that

 

lol.excactly mate,hes got alot of opinions based on f**k all experiance

[baw 4,360]

will I or won't I......... Nae

[Qbgrey 4,171]

will I or won't I......... Nae

go on its fine,

[weasle 1,119]

Ive seen raised beds that were filled with crushed glass then thin layer of concrete,When you washed down in morning steam would come of,so must be warm.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

I'm gonna get mine a lamp for when the central heating goes off