Concrete vs Dirt Kennel ?

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TIM RICKETTS Member since: 03/27/2012 Location: NV	Concrete vs Dirt Kennel ? by TIM RICKETTS on 08:36:22 PM 03/27/2012 - [ Send Private Message ] Wanted to know peoples thoughts on a concrete kennel verse a dirt kennel, I kow concrete is the easy way to go for clean up, but is it bad for the dogs! Whats your thoughts?

JULIA HEIDBRINK Member since: 05/30/2008 Location: GA	RE: Concrete vs Dirt Kennel ? by JULIA HEIDBRINK on 01:46:08 PM 03/28/2012 - [ Send Private Message ] I have concrete, also one with horse mats and one with a wooden floor. All those are better than dirt to me. If I only had 1 or 2 dogs it probably would be okay, but it is harder to keep clean as well as problems with parasites and disinfecting from time to time. Horse mats and wood are not as unforgiving as the concrete though.

MICHAEL SLOTA Member since: 05/05/2012 Location: IA	RE: Concrete vs Dirt Kennel ? by MICHAEL SLOTA on 03:00:51 PM 05/05/2012 - [ Send Private Message ] I have dogs for 25 years and had no issues with concrete.

HORACE HUBBARD Member since: 01/18/2012 Location: NC	RE: Concrete vs Dirt Kennel ? by HORACE HUBBARD on 12:39:12 PM 05/18/2012 - [ Send Private Message ] Ive had bird dogs for thirty years,twenty of which they were on concrete,never had a problem with feet or legs,dogs stayed cleaner,there coat looks healthier,less problems with fleas,ticks and parasites.Just keep concrete clean and disinfect periodically.

MIKE MORTON Member since: 05/22/2012 Location: IL	RE: Concrete vs Dirt Kennel ? by MIKE MORTON on 01:01:02 AM 05/28/2012 - [ Send Private Message ] i think concrete alot better then dirt in il. maybe other parts of the world is different.here in il i started with dirt 2 dogs. glad i got concrete now 10 dogs. i think scotch kennel would b better then dirt in il.

BILLY SEITER Member since: 06/18/2012 Location: MO	RE: Concrete vs Dirt Kennel ? by BILLY SEITER on 10:36:39 AM 06/20/2012 - [ Send Private Message ] Really you must look a lots of things here. Some dogs i beleive need to be on stakes outs.Some need concreat depending on there skin. Not sure any real proof on the parasite thoughts. you get wip worms you simply in trouble. Exercise, vaccinate and protect your dog from flees and ticks.if you get your hands on your dog daily thats the key look at feet,ears,teeth everything.Really kennel time should be minimal if this is a working dog. Keep your brood bitches in concreat. I have seen large breeders use stand up kennels. To clean concreat is best!

JESS STUCKY Member since: 03/04/2008 Location: KS	RE: Concrete vs Dirt Kennel ? by JESS STUCKY on 10:16:59 AM 07/16/2012 - [ Send Private Message ] +1 with Horace Hubbard. Concrete, IMO is the way to go. Like anything, cleanliness is key. Keep piles picked up and the surface washed down daily. Disinfect weekly at least. I started out with Dirt kennels when I couldnt afford the really nice setup I have now. The obvious problem with dirt kennels is that they are dirty... Secondly they smell. Urine soaked ground reeks. Parasites living in the soil are virtually impossible to eliminate, and Dogs on dirt enevitably dig.

TIM RICKETTS Member since: 03/27/2012 Location: NV	RE: Concrete vs Dirt Kennel ? by TIM RICKETTS on 11:51:39 PM 04/14/2013 - [ Send Private Message ] your right on urine soaked ground it does cause problems for clients smelling it! the dust is the second factor

KENNY ARMSTRONG Member since: 08/08/2013 Location: AL	RE: Concrete vs Dirt Kennel ? by KENNY ARMSTRONG on 02:22:49 AM 08/08/2013 - [ Send Private Message ] I have had both and there is simply no comparison! Concrete is the only way to go in my opinion. I couldnt even imagine what cleaning nine dirt kennels everyday would be like. Thank God....for the invention of concrete!!!!!

RICHARD SLATER Member since: 03/07/2014 Location: MO	RE: Concrete vs Dirt Kennel ? by RICHARD SLATER on 08:26:21 PM 02/11/2015 - [ Send Private Message ] Concrete is the best Dogs will be healthier and stay cleaner. Cedar chips are best for bedding as the cedar oil/aroma will control fleas and ticks.

BOB D Member since: 11/04/2014 Location: TN	RE: Concrete vs Dirt Kennel ? by BOB D on 10:28:49 PM 11/21/2016 - [ Send Private Message ] I have concrete as well and later added treated 2x6 on top in half of each cells. As stated, the wood is not as forgiving but does offer them relief from the concrete. With dirt, you have the issues of digging under and the dogs getting out or when in heat other dogs digging under to get in. Then there is that which has already been said, the smell which I still face due to drainage issues. So concrete has my vote as well. I have never seen the issue, but one of my clients did call complaining of a vet report of flat feet From Concrete, I offered an immediate exchange but they never showed. I have been considering the horse mats as well but figure the dogs will claw them apart pretty quickly. As far as cedars, I just cut fresh cedar limbs and put them in there. The dogs get under the trees and have a ball anyway so I just brought part of the cedar tree to them.

RANDY LEIN Member since: 12/03/2019 Location: TX	RE: Concrete vs Dirt Kennel ? by RANDY LEIN on 08:49:24 PM 12/03/2019 - [ Send Private Message ] no doubt a kennel made of sealed concrete is one of the most sanitary and durable options for kennel material. Sealed concrete can be washed down and sterilized with ease and can last decades with no need for repair. https://coppellconcretecontractors.com/