Kennels and Runs

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My working pattern might change soon and even if it doesn't, I've thought that an outdoor kennel and run might be useful on occasion for daytime use with the dogs.

Due to where the house is situated, one with a solid floor would only be useful in the summer-although I could have one that alternated between being on the side of the house in summer and in my large hay shed in the winter. Kind of thinking along the lines of those galvanised panels that could be bolted onto the utility room wall or the hay shed wall.

I'm not sure though whether to go for runs x 2 or one for the pair of them, how big it should be given a paving slab floor etc. They get on very well but they are adolescent males who love to play at break neck speed and wrestle, a lot.

anyone done anything similar?
 
Yes growing up had a home made one (my dad and grandad made it) with wood and diamond link, cement base and a pop hole into a kennel box in the garage, but obviously after 20 years it rotted. Accommodated up to three dogs.

Moved to flatpack after a house move and renovation...the speed at which they can be assembled and taken down is fantastic. Initially used the gravel yard as the base but younger dogs churned it up.
Moved to flagstones but didn't cement as we wanted to be able to lift them if possible and also lets water and waste drain away.
I would always kennel separately due to experience. The good thing about them is that you can get certain sizes and pop in a dividing panel as required. When we went from one dog to two we just bought three more panels and whacked them on what we already had. Then added roofing later as both dogs were mad and wouldn't use their kennel boxes.
However that company imported cheap panels and the quality wasn't great. One bouncing lunatic managed to separate the wire from the frame which had to be secured with cable ties.

Currently have a 12x6ft run housed in an outbuilding (so no need for roof) at rental property with cement floor, (which is fine as he is clean in the kennel) With a raised cow-matting bed. Quality is super and guy supplies lots of kennels and catteries. Am really happy with it and can simply add another dividing panel if I get another dog, although his nibs enjoys all the space.
I also use a heavy duty padlock when I'm out, not that he's particularly stealable lol.
 
I would have them seperate, most dogs don't do much other than rest in a kennel and as your boys grow the front (greeting point) of the kennel may become a trigger point for issues.
 
KM Engineering do fantastic modular panels and gates. I don't always seperate dogs, usually pair them up but I'd be reluctant to leave intact young males together
 
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