Dog run

Seppala · 08-20-2006

What is the best type of "flooring" to put in a dog run? I am thinking of using Peat gravel but not sure if it is the best idea. Suggestions anyone?

Dollydog · 08-21-2006

I wouldn't use it, simply because it would be very difficult to clean. You would end up losing half the gravel every time you scooped.

Concrete would be best but a cheaper and easier option would be to lay flag stones. You do risk it getting a bit smelly though when the urine goes through the cracks.

indiandog · 08-21-2006

Great idea for your pet. Creating a dog run is a great way for your dog to excercise. I think that just having regular old dirt is good and very cheap too. It is easy on the dogs paws and easy to maintian.

Staffi Lover! · 08-21-2006

Why not just let them run around the garden? instead of making them run through a tunnel?

I think dogs should be able to sniff the different plants, check out the different insects & eat worms if they want to lol

Seppala · 08-21-2006

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Originally Posted by Staffi Lover!

Why not just let them run around the garden? instead of making them run through a tunnel?

I think dogs should be able to sniff the different plants, check out the different insects & eat worms if they want to lol

Its not a tunnel it is a large fenced in area, and I am only making one for him because He likes to be outside and too many have asked if they could buy him off me so I am worried someon will try to still him. And he's mostly an inside dog anyhow; believe me he is the king of the sofa. He runs free all he wants if my husband or I am outside.

Staffi Lover! · 08-21-2006

Lol oh right, thats a horrible feeling when you feel that someone is after your dog.

Ive felt like this before and its horrible

Dog run just made me think of rabbit run liek a tunnel thingy lol.

terryberry99 · 02-01-2008

We just adopted another greyhound. They're great! But our run is so muddy - the last grey really ruined the grass. It makes a mess on the new dog's paws and on our carpets. The rescue uses what they call "Peat" gravel, but in researching it, I find something called "Pea" Gravel. Are these two different things and does anyone have any experience with either of these?

Thanks.

terryberry99 · 02-01-2008

We just adopted another greyhound. They're great! But our run is so muddy - the last grey really ruined the grass. It makes a mess on the new dog's paws and on our carpets. The rescue uses what they call "Peat" gravel, but in researching it, I find something called "Pea" Gravel. Are these two different things and does anyone have any experience with either of these?

Thanks.

suebgone · 02-01-2008

"Pea" gravel ( never heard of peat gravel ) is the designation for a particular type of stone. it is small, smooth & fairly flat.

IMO concrete is the ONLY surface to use in a kennel, because it is the only surface that can be sanitized. it should be cleaned with bleach daily.

if you use the slabs which is what I think someone meant by flag stones - yes, feces & urine will go down between them, so will dog hair & trust me, it will STINK!

dogs get no exercise in a dog run

actually it is very dangerous for many reasons to let your dog outside unsupervised - so I don't think I'd do it anyway.

keep in mind that you will still need a roof & box