Post by: NOCK NOCK on April 09, 2019, 12:28:33 PM
I’m working with a space that is 8’ wide x 12’ long. I’ve tried plain dirt, 2” gravel, now currently been covered in 2” of sand, over time with 3 labs, it gets pretty ripe- even with poo picked up daily.
Vinegar/bake soda, then heavy bleach is my current go to, just figure there’s got to be a better way.
How about 6+ inches of gravel.... with frequent washdowns? Wife says cat litter but that could get spendy.
:dunno:
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on April 09, 2019, 12:31:49 PM
Post by: singleshot12 on April 09, 2019, 12:44:46 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on April 09, 2019, 02:14:38 PM
Simple! Don't keep man's best friend in a kennel. They are family. Make sure you live in the country and let them go out in nature to take care of business.Wow I love this site and the holier than thou people on here
Post by: NOCK NOCK on April 09, 2019, 02:17:59 PM
Concrete? Still got to wash urine off.... then ground around will build up smell, Right?
Post by: huntnfmly on April 09, 2019, 02:22:40 PM
Lol agreed. Treat my dogs like they were my kids.My dad had a dog run he put in a thin concrete slab that had a small trough that ran to the corner and on that corner he had dug a hole that he would cover the bottom of with lime and then he would just hose run off into that hole.
Concrete? Still got to wash urine off.... then ground around will build up smell, Right?
If my discription and explanation makes sense
Post by: huntnfmly on April 09, 2019, 02:24:10 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on April 09, 2019, 02:29:26 PM
Post by: gaddy on April 09, 2019, 02:33:49 PM
Post by: kselkhunter on April 09, 2019, 02:35:35 PM
As mentioned by huntnfamily you can use various cleaners for the urine smell.
Post by: huntnfmly on April 09, 2019, 02:39:28 PM
With that trough system, could it be plumbed into sewer or septic system ? My dogs just run the fenced back yard. Pick up poo and the urine gets taken care of with watering.That would work as well if your dog run was near your septic lines.
Post by: PA BEN on April 09, 2019, 02:41:19 PM
I also use 4x8 stock trailer rubber mats from North40 on my kennel floor.
Post by: singleshot12 on April 09, 2019, 03:22:42 PM
Simple! Don't keep man's best friend in a kennel. They are family. Make sure you live in the country and let them go out in nature to take care of business.Wow I love this site and the holier than thou people on here
Not a Holier than thou, just a simpler option which would make everyone happier.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on April 09, 2019, 03:27:09 PM
Concrete with drain is not going to be an option. I did try those cheapo concrete bricks once....bad idea, too porous and trapped smell in them.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on April 09, 2019, 03:31:06 PM
Simple! Don't keep man's best friend in a kennel. They are family. Make sure you live in the country and let them go out in nature to take care of business.Wow I love this site and the holier than thou people on here
Not a Holier than thou, just a simpler option which would make everyone happier.
FWIW singleshot, my dogs have free roam of entire house, furniture and beds. They have 2 doggy doors that allow them to access outside pee area(kennel/run)
Would love to own acreage in the country.....wanna float me some cash? Lol
Post by: singleshot12 on April 09, 2019, 03:35:33 PM
Simple! Don't keep man's best friend in a kennel. They are family. Make sure you live in the country and let them go out in nature to take care of business.Wow I love this site and the holier than thou people on here
Not a Holier than thou, just a simpler option which would make everyone happier.
FWIW singleshot, my dogs have free roam of entire house, furniture and beds. They have 2 doggy doors that allow them to access outside pee area(kennel/run)
Would love to own acreage in the country.....wanna float me some cash? Lol
Post by: vandeman17 on April 09, 2019, 04:02:14 PM
I thought it was cheaper to live in the country than the concrete jungle :dunno: Sorry man must be challenging to raise huntin dogs in the city.Simple! Don't keep man's best friend in a kennel. They are family. Make sure you live in the country and let them go out in nature to take care of business.Wow I love this site and the holier than thou people on here
Not a Holier than thou, just a simpler option which would make everyone happier.
FWIW singleshot, my dogs have free roam of entire house, furniture and beds. They have 2 doggy doors that allow them to access outside pee area(kennel/run)
Would love to own acreage in the country.....wanna float me some cash? Lol
East Wenatchee is far from a concrete jungle. You might as well quit while you are behind :tup:
Post by: ghosthunter on April 09, 2019, 05:26:37 PM
Op
I have a 12 x 14 outside kennel half covered. I use pea gravel. 12 inches.
Bed her box with straw.
Rake gravel once a week.
Pick up every day. Rain washes gravel I. Summer I might hose down.
It also allows her to scrape out a nest in summer and lay on cool pea gravel.
The pea gravel helps turds dry out quick and easier to pickup.
No problems
20 years now, two dogs. Every two years I add new gravel.
Post by: Jpmiller on April 09, 2019, 07:15:43 PM
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Post by: jagermiester on April 10, 2019, 05:15:56 PM