Outside Kennel Do's and Donts?

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Umming and aaahing over the idea of building/buying an outside run for the dogs to go in durin the day, Tyson I know wouldn't mind this idea at all.
*What are the best kind to look for?
*How big should it be, and how much space should dog be allowed?
*Should I shove them both in there together, or leave B in the house?
*If they're together, will they fight with no room to get away from each other?
*How do I tackle the inevitable noise Tyson will make initially, so that neighbours don't hate me?
*Should it be introduced gradually like the crate?
*Many more questions to come once I have a few answers to the above :D
 
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Umming and aaahing over the idea of building/buying an outside run for the dogs to go in durin the day, Tyson I know wouldn't mind this idea at all. Excellent idea, I have always had enclosed yards or runs for mine, they live out all the time, we don't do house dogs (allergies and the thought of 3 big, wet, smelly dogs in the house - yeurgh:mad:)
*What are the best kind to look for?We have the prefab wire panelled type here
*How big should it be, and how much space should dog be allowed?Our 'hot' house run for the bitch when she is in season is only 10' x 10' with a shed, usually the 3 dogs live in a 30 x 30 yard - used to be a patio
*Should I shove them both in there together, or leave B in the house? Depends on the size and how they get on together
*If they're together, will they fight with no room to get away from each other?Give them separate houses so they can get away from each other, those dog 'igloos' are very useful
*How do I tackle the inevitable noise Tyson will make initially, so that neighbours don't hate me?Warn the neighbours for a start and ask them to be a little patient. Otherwise, wear him out first, take him for a long run before hand, lots of toys, nice bed, treats hidden around the place? I throw out handfuls of kibble for my lot. Mind, I don't care if they bark, I have 8 rough collies next door, a pack of **** (c o o n) hounds up the road, and apparently, judging by the baying going on last night, a new neighbour has moved the Hound of the Baskervilles in! My three by comparison are nothing.
*Should it be introduced gradually like the crate?Probably wisest I should think
*Many more questions to come once I have a few answers to the above :D
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*What are the best kind to look for?
You could look for a high end version like Tolvi or one of the cheaper flatpack franchises, they often advertise on Gumtree etc.
Or you could ask a handy friend to knock one up.
*How big should it be, and how much space should dog be allowed?
Mine are not huge, need to check exact measurements but they're not in there all the time.
*Should I shove them both in there together, or leave B in the house?
I keep mine separate, one run each. Together, or one in for a while, one out for a while, it's fluid.
*If they're together, will they fight with no room to get away from each other?
Mine didn't but I wouldn't like to chance it
*How do I tackle the inevitable noise Tyson will make initially, so that neighbours don't hate me?
Warn them! You could try a bark collar or a remote noise emitter thingmy
*Should it be introduced gradually like the crate?
Yep. What's your timescale? I'm more an in during the night, out during the day person - out at night and in all day can 'confuse' the dog's coat, if you see what I mean.
Also, make sure you have a good surface, grass and gravel are not ideal, we flagged ours.
 
thanks for the reply CC :)

It would have to bee on the patio area in our garden as Tyson will dig underneath it otherwise... that or I'll have to buy a kennel with a concrete flooring if such a thing exists? Would like to do it as cheaply as possible, mainly to see if it works out for them or not before spending 10000's on one. I like the idea of them being in seperate ones, I could go to work without worrying that way. :o
It would be to put them in after morning walks whilst Im at work for the day (i would come back at lunch like normal for walkies) then they would have evening walk and come into the house for the evening although I suspect Tyson might quite take to the idea and will prefer to be out there over night too... but thats his choice I guess!
 
Well, mine all live outside. We have 2 runs out of sight of each other, so that we can separate the girls in season when required. At the moment it has Mum and pups in it.
I would always say concrete or slabs. Don't underestimate digging or chewing! If you can then spend the money on proper panels. They last forever and can be moved. But, to save money and get almost as good a job, a roll of weldmesh and some sturdy posts bolted to the ground is great. Consider ability to hose and drain as well.
We build individual dog boxes from wooden ply. This way they can have privacy and shelter, but they spend most of the time on top of them. Ours live as a pack. As for space, as big as you can. If you want to separate just split it in two.
No idea about noise. We moved to somewhere that wouldn't be an issue. Ours are quiet anyway other than feeding time and approx 3 'team howls' a day. Being next to a farm no-one cares. It must be hard with non dog friendly neighbours. The only one of ours that barks is the collie!
You might find people locally making custom designs. We struggle getting panels up here as the delivery tends to be the same again on the price, so weldmesh is a good alternative.
 
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