Enclosure For Labradores

rob_j_l

Hi all,
we are getting 2 female Lab pups shortly and I'm in the process of planning to build their enclosure, my question is, how high should I make the fence to keep them in?

RubyGirl

I have a one yr old who can jump 6ft at the moment and will eat thru the fence. Safest place for her is crated when I'm not home.

Other 3 are great. What age are your's that your getting?

Sigma Force

I think 6 foot is the highest you can have fencing anyway (correct me if I'm wrong but I think any higher and you need planning permission but I'm not sure).

If you think they might escape from that then building a roof on top will prevent any escape.

Millem

Would a roof not make it too hot in summer? How old are these Labradors? I leave my dogs inside when I am not there, you could just let dogs stay indoors and it would save a lot of hassle? My friend used to leave her dogs in a pen with kennels inside it when she was at work, last summer one of the dogs decided to lie in the sun all day not realizing he was overheating. It resulting in 2 days in the vets on a drip and a bill of €450! I have also heard of dogs digging under their pens and escaping.

girl in the striped socks

You should have a look at the hunting forum. There's a thread there that has photos of dog runs & they look class. They also give a description as to what they used etc.
Can't link I'm afraid.