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Posted by Strikeforce on 09-07-2016 04:46 AM:

Chain vs kennel

I'll be getting my pup in about 5 weeks or so and while he's young I'm going to keep him in a pen. My question is what do y'all prefer a chain( which can give him a lot of room and not feel confined) or an above ground kennel. I searched on here and found some pics and info on the kennels. I know the above ground kennel helps with worms and keeps them bry but will it also help keep them from wanting to jump up on everything? If I decide to go with the kennel I could have it built in time for when I get him but what size and floor material do y'all recommend?
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Posted by Autumn Clements on 09-07-2016 05:55 AM:

Chain

I find most seem to be much more happier chained out as being in a kennel

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Posted by Ryan J on 09-07-2016 07:03 AM:

My pups run free with a beagle until they start treeing on their own. They are then chained. The chain teaches them to behave and not to fear their surroundings. They are chained until they are done hunting their first hide season. While on the chain they also develop a better muscle tone. Once their next spring season starts they will live their rest of their lives in a raised kennel. The kennel is a welded kennel thats 5X10.

Posted by Chet McCreary on 09-07-2016 10:21 AM:

A Chain is the easy way and all should be chain broke anyway. Kennels are not for all dogs.Ive got a female and some males that gets out of the average kennel even with a nice wire top. They chew out or break a way out..I never could understand guys having stand alone kennels with out wire tops. Mine climb right out within a few minutes ..I hate chain link kennels seams like they tear up easy..We have welded wire kennels that work best..I like above ground kennels for small pups with wire floors so much easyer keeping them clean..

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Posted by Strikeforce on 09-07-2016 05:02 PM:

Alright thanks for the input. I'm going to go with a chain. I know a guy that keeps a dog on a chain and use a t post for an anchor and puts a big ring on the end of the chain and slides it over the post. Should I put swivels on each end and in the middle?
Thanks again

Posted by JRW70 on 09-07-2016 10:35 PM:

The more swivels the better IMO,

Posted by AppalachianBlue on 09-07-2016 10:35 PM:

Id rather have mine on a chain. But u also gotta think do you have bears and coyotes? Cause eventually theyl get to ur dog. Had a buddy use to keep his on a chain till he came home to a clawed up dog.

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Posted by JiM on 09-07-2016 11:47 PM:

I think dogs are always happier tied out. But I also believe they are safer, quieter and healthier kenneled. Especially the females which is all I got

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Posted by RatDog on 09-07-2016 11:57 PM:

I like to switch em from one to the other

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Posted by matthew dalton on 09-08-2016 12:05 AM:

You only need a swivel at the collar. Rings on a t-post works but something will always be tangled at the post. A more trouble free solution is to fasten the chain to an anchor then bury it so just the chain is coming out of the ground.

Posted by Rex Ridge on 09-08-2016 12:38 AM:

Redbones love 💘 to be in the house 🏡.

Posted by Well Started on 09-08-2016 01:01 AM:

Re: Chain

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Originally posted by Autumn Clements
I find most seem to be much more happier chained out as being in a kennel

This X 10. I tie mine out and place the boxes they're tied to so that they can sprawl out in the sun, or get under trees in the shade. They can lay in the grass, or lay in dirt. They can dig if they want, or chew up sticks. In short, they get to be a dog and do what dogs do.

I also have one here that was never on a chain as a youngster before I got it. It learned to maneuver on a chain here, but not to respect it like they learn when they're young. Pulls and lunges at the end of it, and gets a sore neck. Does much better kenneled.

Posted by Chet McCreary on 09-08-2016 09:13 AM:

I guy chain by the roll and make my own chains. Its a No 4 chain I use round Metal poles about 8 1/2 feet tall or longer. I use a fence post driver to driver it in to about 6ft above ground. The reason is I put a round ring over the post. A dog can bounce the ring 5 ft or so if they get real excited. I use heavy S hooks and a Big Snap on the end..Depending on the parts you buy they can last 6 months to a yr depending on the dog..To me swivels are a waste they don't last and are usually the weakest part of a chain...I also put a metal can on top of the post to keep water out and it makes noise...Dog chains Ive bought from stores are junk even at Autumn Oaks they just don't last. I hate the Brass snaps they use.Its the same as on dog leads they wear our so quick with a dog on them 24 hours a day..

Posted by Strikeforce on 09-09-2016 01:29 AM:

Alright thanks I got the answers I was looking for. Thanks again and happy hunting

Posted by sleepy head on 09-09-2016 01:42 AM:

One thing about dog on a chain, its easy to give them a little attention when walking by

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