neil cooney 10,416 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Barley straw for dogs that are likely to be going into their kennels a bit damp. Must not say wet, or I'll get thrashed The only material, as in duvet, blankets etc that will not leave the dog sitting on a wet surface is Vetbed, as moisture passes through it, but even that will get soggy if it is not changed frequently. Don't like shavings or chopped straw as the dog can't dig and make a nest from it. Whole straw is something that a dog can arrange to suit itself, and whilst it is messy, most will be retained in the kennel providing you have a barrier of about a foot in height to stop it falling out into the pen/run. I have found straw to be the warmest of all types of bedding: and yes, I've sat in kennels myself to test for insulation properties of various types of bedding Nothing beats straw IMO too but do you not have trouble with the barbs in barley straw Skycat ? Wheaten straw is the only thing I'd consider. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dodger 2,765 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 a hessian sack filled with straw That sounds like it might be worth a try aslong as the dog can sink into it and not just lie on top of it cheers w.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lanesra 3,994 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Carpet and underfloor heating. Kingspan on the floor plyed over then carpeted the whole inside of my kennels , floor , walks & cielings , dogs love it dry & warm which is all you need . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,489 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Any tips for stopping the little cherubs dragging vet bed out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lanesra 3,994 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Any tips for stopping the little cherubs dragging vet bed out? Mine have an entrance that then goes to the back of the kennel where there's another entrance where they have to hop over a raised board , onto there beds stops mine dragging beds / bedding out & also no draught once in there beds . 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neems 2,406 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I've got mine on chains so it's straw,but even when I had kennels they just pulled the duvets out and they'd get wet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shepp 2,285 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Carpet and underfloor heating. Kingspan on the floor plyed over then carpeted the whole inside of my kennels , floor , walks & cielings , dogs love it dry & warm which is all you need . Carpet and underfloor heating. Kingspan on the floor plyed over then carpeted the whole inside of my kennels , floor , walks & cielings , dogs love it dry & warm which is all you need . My run is a lean too on the side of my shed, I cut a door in the side of my shed and made a ply sleeping box. I left a space under the floor which I insulated with rock wool, the I fitted a small underfloor heating kit on the ply floor, tiled it then fitted a square of carpet on top. I just chuck away the carpet once a month and get more off cuts from work. It's warm and dry and cheap enough to run. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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