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Posted by Okie Dawg on 02-09-2010 05:26 PM:

Re: Okie Dawg

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I don't know if you've ever seen those Doggie Doolie systems that are sold.But that's what I incorporated in each pen before I poured the concrete.You shovel the waste into the things and pour water and rid-x down in it about once a week.Oh,and cy the way,I got a smooth finish on my concrete.Trust me,the dogs learn as well as you and I real quick like not to get rambunctuous when it's wet.Makes scoopin' up turds a lot easier and easier to sanitize.
Rob Gregory

Couldn't agree more on the slick finish. I have seen those doggie Doolies. I have never talked to anyone about hoe they like them though. How long have you had them and how are they doing?

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Posted by robgregory on 02-09-2010 05:36 PM:

Doggie Doolies

They work okay.I think they are over-rated.They seem to work better in the warmer months.They are made of plastic and the first thing the dogs did was chew the lids off.I need to build a cover out of some treated materiel with a handle on 'em to keep 'em covered.In the colder months,I usually just toss it into the field behind the kennels.
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Posted by Okie Dawg on 02-09-2010 05:41 PM:

I will stick to my 55 gallon barrel in the ground with a stick of latteral line comming off. LOL

Posted by Okie Dawg on 02-09-2010 05:46 PM:

Oh Rob. a sugestion for top. Flat metal plate with a ring or some stubs that fit down in the hole. A chain tacked on top for handle. They would be able to pick it up by the chain if you use some heavy plate. LOL
The top being off might be why there not digesting the waste they are supose to.

Posted by A Dowell on 02-09-2010 06:07 PM:

im fixing to build a new kennel in a 16 x 16 section of a shed im puting 6 kenels in it one side with 4 that will be 4x 10 with 2 ft doors and 3 ft out of the shed then 2 kenels that will be 8x7 for pups and breed females im not sure yet what size but im puting a 2by 4 frane arountd the bottom and putting at least 2 inches of gravle then poring 2 inches of lime on it i think that this will work if i keep the crap out of it case lime keeps worms out i hope it works

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Posted by ki4qpu on 02-09-2010 06:15 PM:

im fixing to build a new kennel in a 16 x 16 section of a shed im puting 6 kenels in it........... That's 42 sq ft per kennel. Thats not much bigger than a piece of plywood they are 32 sq ft. Just something to think about. Not very big.

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Posted by Okie Dawg on 02-09-2010 06:21 PM:

I would do cement. If you want to raise any pups you can bleach it. If you ever have a bought with parvo or any real bad stuff bleach is the only way to go. Cement doesn't cost much more than anything else and you can bleach it. Slick finish so there is nothing for crap to hide in. It is slick for 20-30 minutes a day after washing. Lock the dogs out and wash the inside then lock them in and wash the outside. Any problems with there joints or anything they make mats for it.

Posted by robgregory on 02-09-2010 07:12 PM:

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Originally posted by Okie Dawg
I would do cement. If you want to raise any pups you can bleach it. If you ever have a bought with parvo or any real bad stuff bleach is the only way to go. Cement doesn't cost much more than anything else and you can bleach it. Slick finish so there is nothing for crap to hide in. It is slick for 20-30 minutes a day after washing. Lock the dogs out and wash the inside then lock them in and wash the outside. Any problems with there joints or anything they make mats for it.

10/4 on that good buddy!!!I dumped a pile of money in building my kennel.Some would say more money than any man in his right mind ought to.LOL!!! But,it's somethin' I've dreamed of building my whole life.And you know what!!!!I'm **** glad I did.I'm a firm believer that if you treat your hounds right,they WILL reciprocate.
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Posted by A Dowell on 02-09-2010 07:53 PM:

i think ill go with smoth concreat but do u think 4x 10 ft is big enough stalls thanks

Posted by Okie Dawg on 02-09-2010 07:58 PM:

Yep as long as you don't get more than you can hunt 3 nights a weak or have a exercise pen you can let them run and romp in every now and then for a few hours.

Posted by on 02-09-2010 07:59 PM:

As far as the turds go I have 160 acres of Black Iowa dirt to pitch them at

Posted by scott shaw on 02-09-2010 08:16 PM:

Smooth concrete is what I've had my dogs on for 20 years and
don't think I would ever change. I run a 2 foot trowel over it
after you float it to seal it nice. Easy to clean and have never
had a dog get injured from falling.

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Posted by on 02-09-2010 08:39 PM:

Finishes

A "broom" finish by no means has to be "rough" A little hair can be left on top by a power trowel also for minor traction with an experienced finisher. True though the tighter seal, the cleaner it gets. If they are broomed too early they can definitely be too rough. I prefer a broom behind a power trowel.

Posted by outlawhounds on 02-09-2010 09:30 PM:

hit it wet with a steel trowel and leave it alone. there will be enough texture when its wet and definetly not enough to tear up a dogs feet

Posted by rmcmillan on 02-14-2010 01:25 AM:

Hey guys lets see more photos of kennels. Alot of you have good ideas. Show alot of the interior photos.

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Posted by A Dowell on 02-16-2010 06:11 PM:

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