Need Idea's for chew proofing...

Joeyman · Post by **Joeyman** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:09 am

I have an above ground kennel that I built. My dogs like to chew the hole where they come in and out of the house part of the kennel. The hole was about a 12x12 square plenty of room for them to jump in an out. Now the hole is huge they chewed the heck out of it.

This weekend I am going to replace that plywood and cut a new hole in it.

I want to put some sort of metal around the square hole. That way they can't chew on it. I went to home depot and came out empty handed. I counldn't find anything.

How am I suppose to attach it. I don't want to use screw's cause it's 1/2 plywood. The screws will poke thru the other side and cut the dogs.

Any Idea's.....

Keystone Kid · Post by **Keystone Kid** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:11 am

Joeyman wrote:I have an above ground kennel that I built. My dogs like to chew the hole where they come in and out of the house part of the kennel. The hole was about a 12x12 square plenty of room for them to jump in an out. Now the hole is huge they chewed the heck out of it.

This weekend I am going to replace that plywood and cut a new hole in it.

I want to put some sort of metal around the square hole. That way they can't chew on it. I went to home depot and came out empty handed. I counldn't find anything.

How am I suppose to attach it. I don't want to use screw's cause it's 1/2 plywood. The screws will poke thru the other side and cut the dogs.

Any Idea's.....

put metal edging around the opening of the hoe. If done right they won't be able to chew through or around it.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:19 am

Drill thru all, both wood and tin and bolt it, with the proper size bolt

catfish hunter · Post by **catfish hunter** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:21 am

use 1/4 inch self tapper screws and just drill the metal in it will hold just fine

Joeyman · Post by **Joeyman** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:23 am

Is there a specific name for this type of edging that way when I go to the home center I can tell who ever is working there I need this....

It almost has to be C channel type stuff. Or L shape

Emery · Post by **Emery** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:30 am

They are chewing because they are bored. Throw some rawhides in there for them, or some squeaky toys. Make sure they have enough for each to have one.

Put some metal flashing around your hole, on both sides and secure it with screws and nuts. Lowes is a better place than Home Depot, or you may be able to find something at a window store.

Emery

slade · Post by **slade** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:09 am

if not flashing try drip edge for roofing.

i also put in a piece of tree branch about 3-4 inches in dia. and about 12 in long and they chew that up and toss it around.

catfish hunter · Post by **catfish hunter** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:53 am

as said above flashing might be your best bet and be cheap ,you can bend it to the size you need then just screw it in the dogs wont chew it

Joeyman · Post by **Joeyman** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:03 am

I think I seen some flashing yesterday at home depot.

Does it come in a small role..... looks like a roll of aluminum foil.

That's a great Idea.......You guys got me thinking. Thanks

jerwane · Post by **jerwane** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:19 am

I know the dodg house is already built, but the next time you build one
make the entrance round not square, for some reason they don't chew
on it if it's round. go figure...Jerry

catfish hunter · Post by **catfish hunter** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:29 am

yes it comes in a round roll ,it is cheap and will do the job just fine ,pick up some 1/4 inch screws also they wont go through the 1/2 inch wood you have there

Joeyman · Post by **Joeyman** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:35 am

The more I think about it.....it's a great Idea

thanks catfish hunter and to all that replied....this site is awesome

JUDE · Post by **JUDE** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:04 pm

You can cover your entrance board with .5 X .5 or similar type wire , cut and wrap it to the inside of the whole then tack it with the small horse shoe shape nails . I've heard peoplle say that some dogs would chew a hole directly through the side if it was left uncovered .

You can also place a 2X2 or 2X4 down in the center of the cage ( just leave it hanging ) and that gives them a chew toy .

Goodluck ,
Buddy

S.R.Patch · Post by **S.R.Patch** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:39 pm

Go to building supply and ask for J channel, it comes in straight lengths of maybe 8'. Use tin snips to cut the short and long side of the J at the 12" mark and leave the bottom of the J conected, this gives you one continuos running piece that you will bend around the frame of the door and only have one open end, I like to have the open end at one corner of the top of the door frame, so the hounds won't pick at it over time. This metel channel over the door opening WILL stop the chewing (also good to put around the roof edge to save it from being chewed)....

S.R.Patch · Post by **S.R.Patch** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:45 pm

S.R.Patch wrote:Go to building supply and ask for J channel, it comes in straight lengths of maybe 8'. Use tin snips to cut the short and long side of the J at the 12" mark and leave the bottom of the J conected, this gives you one continuos running piece that you will bend around the frame of the door and only have one open end, I like to have the open end at one corner of the top of the door frame, so the hounds won't pick at it over time. This metel channel over the door opening WILL stop the chewing (also good to put around the roof edge to save it from being chewed)....

ps. I've used short wood screws or roofing nails to fasten it on...it doesn't take much, one at each corner...

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