Dog Kennel Question

[cwink]

Just put together a chain link kennel for my Dogs. 7.5' x 13'. I put the SunBlocker top on it and set it off to the side of my house. I am wondering if this will enough shade to keep the Dog cool during the Summer months?

Also looking at putting a floor in the kennel for the winter months. What types of floors do you all have in your kennels.. I want to be able to move the kennel around in the yard, so I really don't want to use concrete...Any other suggestions?

[skuna]

I used 5/4' decking. I would much rather have a slab but that's not an option where I'm at right now, but the next one will definitly be a slab.

[Chocolate Seal]

You can buy that flooring that comes in squares that has small holes in it to drain the water. I had it in one of my kennels. worked great, you can make it any size or move it around, check pet smart or one of the mags. for it I forgot the name.

works really well in winter cuz it drains the water well

[lukariffic]

I use 6" crushed rock surrounded by railroad ties and wire underneath, make sure the majority of it is above ground and you wont have a problem with drainage.
It conditions thier pads consistantly and is great for thier nails, I think the dogs love it.
Conrete promots cracking on the edges of thier pads and is bad for kennel sores. Its also cheap

[cwink]

Where do you get the crushed rock from?

[lukariffic]

Thats whats Aussies call it, not sure what you yanks do.
oops gotta be caredull about who i call a yank round here

Any rock will do, the sharper the better, order it delivered from a local supplier go see it, and make sure it has little dirt and is cleaned fairly well