The American Beagler Forum

I'm planning on building a kennel, elevated, with 3- 2x6 10's for the bottom members, 2x4's for the top, plastic flooring, wire mesh.
I wondering if I should avoid treated wood because of the chemicals, chewing, and whatever? The wire should prevent "wholesale" chewing but I suspect the dogs could still get to it somewhat. Kennel will be 3x8 with a 2' house on the back.

Catch 22. If you use treated wood and the dogs chew on it, they may get sick, or worse...

If you don't use treated wood, it won't last nearly as long.

With that said, I don't personally have any experience w/ dogs chewing treated wood. I have no idea if it's really bad for them, not bad for them if they dont eat much or whatever.

I have used treated wood with my home-made above ground kennel and have had it for 3 years. No troubles with it at all.

Emery

I used treated decking boards for my platform. My dogs have chewed "chunks" from it where the wood had splits and defects. I haven't seen any issues as result. I say go with the treated. It will be worth it in the long run..............unless you like building new kennels every couple years.

The new, well not so new, treated lumber no longer has arsenic in it. It should be fine to use with dogs. I'm planning on building a love shack in the spring with a wooden floor.

Fred