Registered: Aug 2011
Location: BARBOURVILLE KY
Posts: 329

What do u think is the best way to keep a pup 8 weeks old

Wooden floor
Dirt floor
concrete floor
wire floor

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Registered: Sep 2007
Location: ackerman,ms
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while not the easiest I would think dirt would be best... just seems like the NATURAL choice.... I let mine run loose from weaning age until about 6 months old... I understand not all have this option

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: North Carolina
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I keep mine in the whelping box (wood floor) until after their first/second shot and then onto dirt. its easier to keep clean for me until they learn to dig!!! so most of mine are on a combo of dirt and concrete patio pads around the edge where they dig. I have 3 pens that have the horse stall mats w/ shavings on top of them. several have dug out and into other pens (they are adjoining pens) and costs $$ in vet bills). mainly it comes down to what you can afford and what works for you.

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Registered: Aug 2011
Location: BARBOURVILLE KY
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Well i have 10x10 concrete pad plus have dirt. Can build deck looking fir whats good for the pup

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Registered: Jul 2003
Location: greensburg,ky.
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i like concrete not a many fleas and worms or ticks cleaner also.but keepem in a shady spot.....jmo

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