Kennels/dog runs

[KentuckyGSDLover]

Does anyone know anything about this kennel system?
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I'm looking for something affordable for now that is safe and gives Rey a little space when I have company over or need to go out, so she's not stuffed into a crate all the time.

[Audsys]

I too would like to know about Kennels. I have a fenced yard but I always wonder if he could get out or one of the neighborhood kids comes in chasing a frisbee, I know my dog is gentle around people but you can never tell. He is out in the yard when we are home but confined to crate/house when we aren't there to supervise I really hope I can find a good outdoor kennel so he can at least get some fresh air.

[GSKnight]

I watched the video... they look good.

[jocoyn]

They sell kennels here at farm supply stores and dog food outlets for less than $300 - 10x10 chain link which is probably more than adequate. They come in panels that are preassembed and held together with fence clamps.

I think for that kind of use they are more than adequate and have used them off and on over the years. If you have an HOA, check. Some places they are not allowed.

I think minimum is 10x10 which should be fine for what you are describing. The nice thing about the chain link panels is you can expand if you decide to.

Dont forget anyhting you buy online is going to have freight charges and for something like that it willl be a lot more than standard UPS fees..

[GSKnight]

The shipping on the 8x14x6 was only $50. not bad...

[KentuckyGSDLover]

I looked at some privacy fencing, but honestly I think Rey could pull the boards off if she was bored and she gets bored fast. lol Yes, I've seen the chain link panels at Tractor Supply, too, but I like how this kennel fencing is made to be less chew proof and less toehold for climbing (I also have coyote problems). Just kicking around ideas and I thought this looked good. I also like the bar on the bottom to discourage digging, though I'd still do bottom to underground hardware cloth or fence for a good foot because Rey missed her calling - excavation.

[4TheDawgies]

I think welded wire kennels are the ultimate safest of them all.

Maybe I just have insane dogs but I have german shepherds who grab chainlink and pull it inwards twisting it and distorting it that they can then climb through it becomes so stretched. The welded wire hasn't give in a smidge.

I have some of the Doc Bob Tractor Supply kennels that are 5x10

Just make sure you have some sort of a floor that the dog can't dig through.

Horse stall mats are PERFECT for this

[KentuckyGSDLover]

Originally Posted by jocoyn

I think for that kind of use they are more than adequate and have used them off and on over the years. If you have an HOA, check. Some places they are not allowed.

I think minimum is 10x10 which should be fine for what you are describing. The nice thing about the chain link panels is you can expand if you decide to.

Dont forget anyhting you buy online is going to have freight charges and for something like that it willl be a lot more than standard UPS fees..

I've considered the cost of borrowing a truck, trailer, gas, etc. (I can't wait until I can get a truck!!!!) vs. shipping and I may come out even on shipping. I need minimum 6'. I like that the kennel link has 8' panels and large gates to get a mower in. Rey can jump over my head and I'm 5'4". Next thing is going to have to be pool wall guards; she stood up on the pool wall last night and barked at the leaves in the middle of the cover. Sheesh. I have a feeling I'm going to have a dog swimming in the "people pool" this summer if I'm not careful.

I don't know what a HOA is. I assume some government regulatory stuff? Not a problem where I live. I make jokes that I won't live anyplace where I can't shoot my shotgun in the air from my porch on New Years Eve.

[KentuckyGSDLover]

Originally Posted by 4TheDawgies

I think welded wire kennels are the ultimate safest of them all.

Maybe I just have insane dogs but I have german shepherds who grab chainlink and pull it inwards twisting it and distorting it that they can then climb through it becomes so stretched. The welded wire hasn't give in a smidge.

I have some of the Doc Bob Tractor Supply kennels that are 5x10

Just make sure you have some sort of a floor that the dog can't dig through.

Horse stall mats are PERFECT for this

Thanks for that input. I can see Rey chewing the wire easily. And what a dog can chew out, a coyote can also chew in. Hmm, I didn't know Tractor Supply carried them. Will check that out, as well as the stall mats!

[jocoyn]

I have seen some nice home-made kennels out of welded horse panels. They are only 5 feet though so you need to make up the difference. Nice heavy guage stuff.

Oh, yes the welded wire is by far the nicest for kennels. I was thinking overkill for just putting him out when company comes over for, I assume, a few hours......but if you can swing it, why not?