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Very similar to our set up although instead of runs they get devided between paddocks, house yards n home made kennel run areas when not with me etc. Yes, the dogs aren't in the runs too much. Some days or weeks hardly at all. I find them extremely useful though and wouldn't be without them. Yep I agree fully hubby like why do you make me build things you will likely hardly ever use, lol... But when they are needed they are needed n what I have now I am not happy with it dose the job just.

Very similar to our set up although instead of runs they get devided between paddocks, house yards n home made kennel run areas when not with me etc.

That bod pave is a great idea will look into that. Thanks heaps.

Yeah well atm I have no really secure runs as mine run supervised n unsupervised about the farm but I have need for a secure run at times so we are re doing everything over Xmas hopefully. I have ex large kennel run type of situation instead but it would be great to secure a few acres off for free running those that can't be trusted off lead at certain times.Atm I just end up joining lunging lines to give them( generally visiting dogs new rescues etc) a little more freedom if I can trust them off lead yet.

why should they not be allowed? Not what would work for mine but as long as they get enough daily exercise n mental stimulation n are not constantly confined to a cement stab I see no issues with it. They be easy to clean too.

why should they not be allowed? Not what would work for mine but as long as they get enough daily exercise n mental stimulation n are not constantly confined to a cement stab I see no issues with it. They be easy to clean too.

Where abouts do you live. I am blessed to have a friend who ownss a pet sitting/walking/feeding & basic training business & also have 2 very close friends who know my dogs n livestock etc well too. It's horrible when you leave instructions & they are ignored specially when it's because the sitter wants to fix an issue or thinks they know better how to deal with your dogs issues etc. I won't use kennels as last time a left an older bitch in 1 with strict instructions about her care & that she was an escape artist to the max. Well the day I arrive to pick her up low n behold here is my 56 kg older bitch on the roofing running along the kennels n having goes at the guys in the work shop next door. When I say OMG why is she up there the owner of the kennels says well I just can't keep her in n she is happiest if she allowed her to do as she pleased of a day n was taking her to bed with her of a night. I left a good solid crate n said she should be crated inside the kennel of night so she doesn't break out , howl or rip her last few teeth out on the weld mesh n that of a day she should use 1 of their secure greyhound runs as I didn't think the boarding kennel runs would contain her. Anyway the women went on to say she would follow my instructions to just blatantly do as she pleased as soon as I left it seems.

Glad to know I am not the only 1 who allows their dogs on their bed, lol... Some of mine would be heart broken if I had then anywhere else of a night, lol. I have a belly warmer(likes to b under covers n all, a back of kness dog n hubby has 1 at his feet plus we have a little knok at the head of our bed n Jack sleeps there with his paw touching my head, lol.. Then a big dog at each side n 1 at the foot of bed on their own beds. So we have a full bedroom n wouldn't have it any other way.

Love it, great set up for a suburban yard too. We are the same as in the runs sit empty whilst the big guys sleep around people's beds n little 1s are all in bed with me n hubby. But I do use them when I go into town etc.

Very similar to what I want but with platforms n some dirt mounds so they can see across the paddocks. What housing do they have?

Thanks heaps.

Well it's only cruel n unusual if they spend all today everyday with very little attention n no daily exercise. Surely while your home they are out playing in your backyard etc I see nothing wrong with that. It's when they only get out of a weekend n maybe 1 mid wk run that I think it's very wrong n that's just my opinion not fact n it dose not mean I think I am better in anyway either.

I would love a database world wide for each breeds health results n pedigrees to be kept on.

No neither do I. I think it's a great tool n any breeder no matter what sort should jump at the chance to add another tool to their tool kits.

My dogs eat rabbit I just keep our worming up to date.

Guys not once said I NEVER confine my dogs nothing of the sort I said crates are over used & so are dog runs at times also. Just to clarify I have 2 females n 1 male who have total acces to houses n entire farm of a day n sleep inside of a night. The rest bar 1 follow me about as I do my jobs n I swap n switch as needed so all get plenty of free run. I have 1 dog who is only run under strict supervision. There is only 1 dog put of a night n that's his job to be n I will let out a second if needed. The rest sleep inside 1 of the homes bar 1 who sleep in the front yard her choice n 1 who is in a dog run. There is 2 families on this farm so 2 sets of dogs.

Thanks.

So you can tell us how mean we are for putting our dogs in them as per your other thread? You really need to read my first n every post after that mi state I use them just my dogs are not confined to them all the time or even very often at all in some cases.

Same here a lot of the time, lol..... But I only really need them for when I go into town or new dogs, sick dogs etc etc... I have 2 trips coming up though n I would like to have a better set up done by then to make it easier on my dog sitters.

I would prefer not to but may have too I did not say I never would n only the flooring is concrete I may still get plenty of ideas about design from them.

OP: So they don't have access to the entire farm then unless you are there? I don't genuinely see this as much different from what folk who leave their homes every day do. Read my first post I said I have some dogs that have full access n most get heaps free time bar 1. I only let my older bitches have total freedom but as I stated of a night they come inside also( they sleep beside their individual family members bed).

Please guys so far Sway is the only set up I have seen. If you not game to put pics up how about some descriptions?

I think that's fine but some may not. I judge a breeder on health testing, lifestyles their dogs live & their ability to take back any dog they have breed not on show titles. Many reg breeders don't show or very very rarely. I prefer a dog temperament health n work ability to be top priorities not ribbons won one even type.

Thanks so much that is perfect. I only have separation issues when new dogs come in or due to bitch being on heat etc but there are some that are only allowed together supervised. I am lucky to be on a property with 2 separate human housing so 2 yards plus I have 2 good size runs. Everyone bar 1 dog is locked up if I go to town etc & that's a perfect set up for me really specially for the days we go into our reginal big town.

They are not an overly active pup, they like to have a play dawn n dusk but n maybe a swim during day buts about as active as they get spec when it's warm.