Dog run advice

TigerTim

Hi All,

Am planning to get a dog shortly, medium size, springer spaniel & am looking for ideas to build a run for him without it costing a fortune. I know you can get custom made dog enclosures from Cill Dara or similar but I don't have that kind of money. Anyone do anything similar on the cheap!!. There must be plenty of the fencing that you see around building sites going cheap now.

Thanks,

T.

ITMissy

What we did was create a foundation however big you need it, and we built up 3 Blocks and then used timber to build it up again to 6 foot (big dog) - So she can look out.

niceirishfella

I made a big one using the building site fencing. Poured a concrete pad and used plastic ABS plumbing pipe (cut to size) inserted into the concrete when the poured wet, to insert the fencing into.
After it set, just placed the fencing section into place, popped in the kennel and the dogs, and Voila! - a professioal dog pen that will not rust or rot!

jamesd

Any pics niceirishfella?

TigerTim

Thanks for the replies. Brilliant idea, niceirishfella. I must see if I can pick up any of those building site fences fairly cheap. Not sure if there is a salvage/recycling site in Kerry. I only need to use 3 sides as I have a 6 foot wall at the back.

Again Thanks,

T

niceirishfella

jamesd wrote: »

Any pics niceirishfella?

No problem - i'll post some tomorrow.:)

One thing tho' - if you have pups or small dogs, they may be able to got through the holes or gaps in the wire in the building site fencing.
So, I got a roll of chain link wire and did the entire pen round and round with it cable tie'ing it in place.
Worth doing if you have small dogs or pups or if you have a bitch in heat and you want to ensure no male dog gets @ her! This was the main reason i did this as my dogs are purebred and i did'nt want mungral pups!:eek:

jamesd

niceirishfella wrote: »

No problem - i'll post some tomorrow.:)

Thanks very much

niceirishfella

Pics lads!

note the pics of the plastic ABS plumbing pipe (cut to size) inserted into the concrete when the poured wet, to insert the fencing into! Easy to do:D

Rgds,

NIF

jamesd

Great idea with the abs piping - a good looking run and easy to make

Carlow52

jamesd wrote: »

Great idea with the abs piping - a good looking run and easy to make

I agree, the power washer looks awesome:D

In passing, have a decent slope on the run to allow run off.
On the doggy side for the OP, the spaniel will need loads of exercise and if purebred will go mad if confined for long periods with no exercise and no human contact: they are very personable dogs and need company.

niceirishfella

Carlow52 wrote: »

I agree, the power washer looks awesome:D

In passing, have a decent slope on the run to allow run off.
On the doggy side for the OP, the spaniel will need loads of exercise and if purebred will go mad if confined for long periods with no exercise and no human contact: they are very personable dogs and need company.

+1

Completely agree with Carlow 52!
We have Springers and breed too. They are the most lovable dog that i've had. Great hunters too:P and great with kids.
Need loads of love and attention and exercise - thats why i went for the big enclosure - tho' they are out all day and i walk them frequently.:cool:

Rgds,
NIF