help with kennel

JTBeagler1 · Post by **JTBeagler1** » Mon May 29, 2006 11:18 am

I have above ground kennels that are under some tree's but even with all the shade and with the dogs always having water, it seems like they are still getting hot. Does anyone know o f a cheap way to keep them cool I was thinking of somehow putting fans but not real sure

THANKS

JHough · Post by **JHough** » Mon May 29, 2006 1:15 pm

I ahve heard of people freezing water in milk jugs and putting those in there. I have never done it and it seems like they would melt fast, but it is an idea. I have used water misters that hook up to water hoses to keep show pigs and show cattle cool. They don't use much water and seem to work well for them. Just a couple of ideas.

JHough · Post by **JHough** » Mon May 29, 2006 1:22 pm

Here is an example of one:

http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html ... b0d0204ae5

http://www.sullivansupply.com/Texas/det ... x?ID=12123

http://www.sullivansupply.com/texas/det ... x?ID=12119

If I happen to come across any others I'll put up the link.

Brimtucky · Post by **Brimtucky** » Wed May 31, 2006 8:18 am

Take them to a dog groomer and get each a haircut.

#2 blade is about right.

It will leave enough hair to protect in the briars, but they will stay cooler.