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Title: dog kennel on concrete Post by: drew on March 13, 2012, 09:59:12 am I'm building my kennels on top. Of concrete
I was woundering if anybody has. Any problems with there dogs being on concrete with there feet being tender I have always had my dogs on chains Im tired of all the holes Ready for easy and clean setup for my dogs Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: River Runners on March 13, 2012, 10:04:27 am I'm not sure how accurate this is but I have heard that a dog being on concrete all the time will sometimes mess up there smelling abilities. But I'm sure if you clean out the kennels regularly the issue wouldn't be a problem. JMO
Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: Purebreedcolt on March 13, 2012, 10:05:10 am Not tender but mine seem to blow their pads easier little turpentine few times a week on their pads seems to help
Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: drew on March 13, 2012, 10:38:33 am see i have herd that about there pads would do that but let me ask you is your concrete a smooth finish or broomed
Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: RyanTBH on March 13, 2012, 10:53:09 am Nails being filed down is only thing I can think of. If they get too far down they will bleed like a stuck pig... esspecially on an older dog. JMO
Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: Purebreedcolt on March 13, 2012, 11:15:52 am It is pretty smooth I wanted the brushed but it is easier to clean so I'm not complaining. Get you some turpintine and just squirt a little where they have to stand in it to eat works.
Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: drew on March 13, 2012, 11:23:07 am what is the turpintine for
Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: Purebreedcolt on March 13, 2012, 11:31:43 am Strip paint (I think)lol
Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: drew on March 13, 2012, 12:27:35 pm i know what it is i just wonted to know how it helps the dogs
Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: Purebreedcolt on March 13, 2012, 01:13:04 pm Oh lol sorry it somehow tuffens the pads I don't know how but it seems to work well
Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: jimco on March 13, 2012, 03:41:26 pm I have no problems with the concrete. I wash pens daily. Build you a wooden platform in front of your barrels so they can get on when ever they want to.
(http://)(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/eelcat1/Picture011.jpg) (http://)(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/eelcat1/Picture012.jpg) Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: Eric on March 13, 2012, 03:46:50 pm Have had dogs on cement for the 10+ years I've been hunting and have never touched a dogs foot because of the cement.
Since every one is saying what they have heard.... I heard cement makes a dogs pad tougher. ;D Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: Milam County Hog Hunter on March 13, 2012, 05:40:17 pm Have had dogs on cement for the 10+ years I've been hunting and have never touched a dogs foot because of the cement. Since every one is saying what they have heard.... I heard cement makes a dogs pad tougher. ;D lol Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: Black Hog 69 on March 13, 2012, 05:53:07 pm x2
Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: East tx hog hunter on March 13, 2012, 06:30:48 pm Jim how did you secure the platform to the kennels? In other words, what is holding the platform up besides the fence?
Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: jimco on March 13, 2012, 09:00:29 pm The 2 x 4's run through the kennel, through the fence panels.They are spaced just far enough apart so the barrel sits in them but not fall
through. Screw the barrel to the 2 x 4's. Cut a piece of plywood for the platform and screw to the top of 2 x 4's. You can see a little better in this pic how the 2 x 4's just slide through the fencing. (http://)(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/eelcat1/Picture008.jpg) Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: East tx hog hunter on March 13, 2012, 09:31:06 pm The 2 x 4's run through the kennel, through the fence panels.They are spaced just far enough apart so the barrel sits in them but not fall through. Screw the barrel to the 2 x 4's. Cut a piece of plywood for the platform and screw to the top of 2 x 4's. You can see a little better in this pic how the 2 x 4's just slide through the fencing. (http://)(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/eelcat1/Picture008.jpg) Thx Jim :-) Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: chads7376 on March 13, 2012, 09:35:44 pm The 2 x 4's run through the kennel, through the fence panels.They are spaced just far enough apart so the barrel sits in them but not fall through. Screw the barrel to the 2 x 4's. Cut a piece of plywood for the platform and screw to the top of 2 x 4's. You can see a little better in this pic how the 2 x 4's just slide through the fencing. (http://)(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/eelcat1/Picture008.jpg) Better not let my dogs see this. Kennel with a view... They will never come back. lol. Nice setup Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: driller1987 on March 13, 2012, 09:48:09 pm Nice setup. An I'm bout to build a kennel an was wonderin the same thing thanks for the info
Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: bayed hard hog dogs on March 13, 2012, 11:07:54 pm Have had dogs on cement for the 10+ years I've been hunting and have never touched a dogs foot because of the cement. You are right on the money friend, Ol drew called me today and I told him the same thing hell if anything it make them callus up lol never had any problem with it and it don't make a dog blow pads quick, mine smell the same track as anyones dog and I wash pens everyday also. Since every one is saying what they have heard.... I heard cement makes a dogs pad tougher. ;D Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: jimco on March 14, 2012, 07:41:21 am One thing that I did was to put a 4 inch slope on the concrete form when I built it. When I wash down my pens they are dry in minutes.
The dogs feet stay dry all of the time. I think this helps with their pads somewhat. Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: drew on March 14, 2012, 10:55:13 am nice pens jimco yah i got the hole slope thing down already got the forms set i set it at a 5 i was wonting to getter done its just to wet and the way its looking im not going to do it next week either cuz we have a chance for rain
let rain i say them pens can wate i m make 5'16 pens so it will be nice when its done no more holes every where Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: jimco on March 14, 2012, 11:41:12 am nice pens jimco yah i got the hole slope thing down already got the forms set i set it at a 5 i was wonting to getter done its just to wet and the way its looking im not going to do it next week either cuz we have a chance for rain let rain i say them pens can wate i m make 5'16 pens so it will be nice when its done no more holes every where Drew, if you pour the slab yourself, rent a bull float and try for a slick finish. Avoid putting a broom finish. It will clean up so much faster with the slick finish. jmo Title: Re: dog kennel on concrete Post by: drew on March 14, 2012, 12:48:40 pm got you on that man i finish concrete lol not for aliving anymore tho thank god i still do it alot thats what my dad does
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