Rainmaker 7 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 ive got a kennel that has an open square hole & every time i put carpet or something in front they just pull it off any tips lads ?? cheer tom edited to say they just drag there blankets out aswell ?? My bitch is like that mate, always has been from a pup. Vet bedding, blankets, my old (worn) t-shirts with scent on them, sacks... The second she spots they're in her kennel she tosses them out, as if they dared invade her space Her pup likes something to lie on, and will make a bed, but she has none of it and ejects them summarily lol I did find that a piece of soft deep carpet cut to size to be a tight fit lasted a bit longer, but it's hardly warm like a bed of blankets is. Have you tried barley straw? She might kick some out but it's easy to sweep, biodegradable and more importantly WARM. Worth a try? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coursing mad 5 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 will have to give it a try.. i have put a heavy big blanket in so its harder to pull out but if they are having none of it im gonna screw it to the bottom of the kennel its aliminium anyways. cheers for info tho bud. tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sam3009 4 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) An old Steel belt tyre cut to size works. After a couple of attempts at chewing they realise that steel on teeth isnt a nice feeling and tend too leave it alone just keep a close eye on the dogs mouth as some terriers and bullxs ar'nt to quick on the uptake lol. THIS DOS'NT ALWAYS WORK! Edited November 12, 2009 by sam3009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whin 463 Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 good stockmanship and a clever understanding in what your working dog needs plenty dry good bedding paired up and increase the food, heat lamp no or bad injurie,unless whelping a litter , draught proof kennel and not to much height between floor and top of kennel box , shane three feet or more mate youll feel it warm on your hand and if to hot higher up , when it does get cold thats when good feeding and stockmanship keeps a dog sound ,i incrrease the food and feed them morning and last thing after theyve been out running, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whin 463 Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 socks does it get that cold down your way ,for hypothermia to set in on a working dog coldest ive had it was 20 belo in edinburgh a good few years ago ,had to keep pouring hot water on drinking water biol there food up and same with ferrets just gave them warm milk and water and meat in there sleeping compartment , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dublinjohn2 0 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 (edited) socks iv just read your bit off advice and its a very good bit off advive for people like me. keep it up coz without people like u uz novices would make a lot more misstakes ,THANK U SOCKS Edited December 11, 2009 by dublinjohn2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rey27 83 Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 good advice socks, well in mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eddie2 1 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 good advice socks, well in mate any ideas - stop the snow building up inbetween a dogs pads tried vaseline but dos,nt last. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SON OFF SHAM 34 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 ive got a kennel that has an open square hole & every time i put carpet or something in front they just pull it off any tips lads ?? cheer tom edited to say they just drag there blankets out aswell ?? My bitch is like that mate, always has been from a pup. Vet bedding, blankets, my old (worn) t-shirts with scent on them, sacks... The second she spots they're in her kennel she tosses them out, as if they dared invade her space Her pup likes something to lie on, and will make a bed, but she has none of it and ejects them summarily lol I did find that a piece of soft deep carpet cut to size to be a tight fit lasted a bit longer, but it's hardly warm like a bed of blankets is. Have you tried barley straw? She might kick some out but it's easy to sweep, biodegradable and more importantly WARM. Worth a try? Maybe a silly question but apart from certain farmers weres the best place to get barley straw ???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pulser 14 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Some pet shops sell barley straw.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SON OFF SHAM 34 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Some pet shops sell barley straw.. Cheers pulser Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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whiteracer 258 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I have a kennel inside the garage that I put the dog in when I go to bed at night, the kennel is insulated and filled with straw but I am going to fit an 2ft 80watt tubular heater inside the kennel aswell for when the harsh winter months kick in, just wondering if STRAW and the HEATER is ok together and it's not going to burn my garage down ( heater has a guard over it ) !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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