above ground kennels

[da ridgetop]

im thinking of going to all above ground kennels just want to hear some pros and cons,right know i have a 5 run chainlink setting on concrete and this time of year it gets pretty dirty when the water hose is froze positive or negative lets hear what you think thanks in advance Donald

[Hippy]

I have used them for ALL my dogs for better than 40 years. No Parasites, no walking thru their waste, on ACCIDENTAL breeding from the neighbors German Shepard. The ONLY drawback that I have seen is if they are left up toooooooooo long ( all Summer) without running they may get sore feet when you start to run them again usually takes a few times out and they are toughened up again.


Thanks,

Jim Miller

[Tundra Beagle]

I used to use concrete slabs and after going to above ground I will never go back, much heathier for the dogs. Just need to keep their nails clipped.

[les guynn]

above ground the only way to go tried concrete tried dirt, western maryland very cold and windy

[da ridgetop]

thanks for the imput guys I think when spring breaks above ground is the way im gonna go , thanks again Donald

[lifehog]

I went above ground about a month ago best thing I did waste falls right down there is no scraping the concrete floor. Its a lot easier and cleaner for me and the hounds.

[gundog]

Above ground on wire is the only way to keep beagles. Safe, clean, secure, and sanitary. Mine has a wooden "deck" right in front of the dog box- this allows the hounds to lie on this when the weather is nice and not have to stand or lie on wire the whole time.

[andyp_dirtypond]

Only one way ABOVE ground