Dog run

dodderangler

Moving into a new house next week and there's lovely garden in it with grass( my current one is all concrete) and I doubt the landlord would be happy with the dog sh1te on his grass or dog digging it up so could anyone tell me where I could get cheap panels or how much would I be looking to spend. I have an area in garden which would be perfect. It's about 15foot wide by 12 foot long. Also I'd be looking to put a roof on it so I'd be able to get cheap enough timber from work but what thickness would be fine?
Also I know some of you have drains in your dog runs how do I go about that?
Cheers

dodderangler

Anyone??

fiestaman

dodderangler wrote: »

Anyone??

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Glenbulldog

dodderangler wrote: »

Moving into a new house next week and there's lovely garden in it with grass( my current one is all concrete) and I doubt the landlord would be happy with the dog sh1te on his grass or dog digging it up so could anyone tell me where I could get cheap panels or how much would I be looking to spend. I have an area in garden which would be perfect. It's about 15foot wide by 12 foot long. Also I'd be looking to put a roof on it so I'd be able to get cheap enough timber from work but what thickness would be fine?
Also I know some of you have drains in your dog runs how do I go about that?
Cheers

you could try get some heras fencing( the builders type) and brace 3 x 2 lengths across the top to support galvanise sheets for the roof2x2would even do,as for the ground I don't know what you're thinking o doing concreting again?

dodderangler

Glenbulldog wrote: »

you could try get some heras fencing( the builders type) and brace 3 x 2 lengths across the top to support galvanise sheets for the roof2x2would even do,as for the ground I don't know what you're thinking o doing concreting again?

No won't be concreting again but I know some lads on this have like a a drain in their runs. How do I go about that?

woodcock89

dodderangler wrote: »

No won't be concreting again but I know some lads on this have like a a drain in their runs. How do I go about that?

They have them in concrete floors. Cant see wat else ur going to use other than concrete if ya want a drain in it.

EPointer=Birdss

dodderangler wrote: »

No won't be concreting again but I know some lads on this have like a a drain in their runs. How do I go about that?

A drain only makes sense if you have water retaining surfaces that fall towards the drain allowing the water to flow in and then away from your run.
Dog on grass that size will likely turn it into a mud patch in no time.
Is the garden well contained? Could you not chance her loose if concrete isn't an option.

oldyouth

Glenbulldog wrote: »

you could try get some heras fencing( the builders type) and brace 3 x 2 lengths across the top to support galvanise sheets for the roof2x2would even do,as for the ground I don't know what you're thinking o doing concreting again?

I got 4 used builders security fence panels from a hire place for €60 including connecting brackets, Works a treat

snipe02

Paving slabs the smooth finish ones are the job trust me easy keep clean you can put in a drain if ya want and pull em up when leaving and re sow the grass make a timber frame run or weld up a cage that can be disasembled and taken with if you move again simples

fiestaman

Agree with snipe02, slabs are cheap and easy put down. Easier to take up also. As epointer said,a run in grass is a no no. Heres my drain in my kennels. You leave out a channel about 6" wide in the concrete,then mix up a bit of concrete and screed it to a half moon shape using a pipe, but make sure its falling to the shore.

Glenbulldog

snipe02 wrote: »

Paving slabs the smooth finish ones are the job trust me easy keep clean you can put in a drain if ya want and pull em up when leaving and re sow the grass make a timber frame run or weld up a cage that can be disasembled and taken with if you move again simples

If you're not going to concrete this is going to be your best option I think.

EPointer=Birdss

The Slabs would even give you a bit of drainage between then if put down dry.
I wouldn't bother with a drain on a temp job. Maybe dig a trench at one side & fill it stone. Will take away the water quicker.
Hose & Let it drain into there & the stone could be covered over when you leave.

dodderangler

The drain fiestaman has is what I'm thinking. The slabs sound like a perfect idea.
I'm gonna look into used fences
Thanks lads

fiestaman

dodderangler wrote: »

The drain fiestaman has is what I'm thinking. The slabs sound like a perfect idea.
I'm gonna look into used fences
Thanks lads

I have two ere for E60 for the two. Im in kilkenny. There 11ft long x 6ft high. They have 2"x2" weldmesh on the bottom 4 feet so dog cant squeeze out through them.

deerhunter1

snipe02 wrote: »

Paving slabs the smooth finish ones are the job trust me easy keep clean you can put in a drain if ya want and pull em up when leaving and re sow the grass make a timber frame run or weld up a cage that can be disasembled and taken with if you move again simples

+ 1 on this

ronn

What's the name of the thing they have on the horses in Killarney national park. Dung catchers, get them for the dogs. :-) :-) ;-)

EPointer=Birdss

ronn wrote: »

What's the name of the thing they have on the horses in Killarney national park. Dung catchers, get them for the dogs. :-) :-) ;-)

Horse diapers

Ms.Zimm

Hello, gentlemen, you all have worked hard for your lads. Would anyone consider 'astro turf' on top or the concrete slabs for the dogs' comfort factor? I've heard is cleans off nicely. I say this because all the concrete and steel reminds me of old-time zoo cages, and animals like dogs (and humans) are not necessarily comfortable lying about on concrete. I wonder if a sand- box might even be a possibility. I don't think they'd do their business in the sand, but I don't really know. I think some of the wooden platforms are a good addition for lying about on, but still almost rock hard. What do you say? Any other ideas for getting the lads off the traditional concrete floor?

fiestaman

Ms.Zimm wrote: »

Hello, gentlemen, you all have worked hard for your lads. Would anyone consider 'astro turf' on top or the concrete slabs for the dogs' comfort factor? I've heard is cleans off nicely. I say this because all the concrete and steel reminds me of old-time zoo cages, and animals like dogs (and humans) are not necessarily comfortable lying about on concrete. I wonder if a sand- box might even be a possibility. I don't think they'd do their business in the sand, but I don't really know. I think some of the wooden platforms are a good addition for lying about on, but still almost rock hard. What do you say? Any other ideas for getting the lads off the traditional concrete floor?

Dont know about the turf stuff but the rubber cow mats that u get in the creamery are perfect. Hose down everyday and be fine.