An Introduction To Dog Kennels

Article Title: An Introduction To Dog Kennels
Author: Samantha Clark

Dog kennels and dog kennel fence are meant to keep your dogs
cozy and comfortable, protect them from climatic conditions and
provide them a personal space. High quality dog kennels are not
connected by chain for your dog's fur may get caught in them
causing him injury. Versatile kennel structures that can keep
your dogs safe and secure are the best options. There should be
no exposed wires and kennels should be properly ventilated.
Portable dog houses and good for traveling with dogs and make
your dog more comfortable outdoors.

Dog kennel flooring

Wood is good option for dog kennel flooring provided that it is
treated so that it is waterproof as well as stain and odor
resistant. If your dog kennel flooring is made of wood that
hasn't been adequately treated then you will encounter many
problems. Should your dog accidentally soil the wood floor of
its kennel and it isn't stain and odor resistant then you will
not only end up with a nasty looking stain on the floor but
every time your dog needs to use the bathroom it will smell
that spot and be automatically triggered to use the same place
over. There are some different ways to remove the odors left by
dog urine or excrement but the easiest by far is to do your best
to avoid any accidents from happening in the first place and
make sure that the dog kennel flooring is properly protected
against any such accidents.

Using the solution, clean the area thoroughly with a mop. Mop
the area thoroughly with clean water to remove any traces of
soap. Dry with an old cloth thoroughly.
Spray an enzyme inhibitor (use one designed especially to be
used on wood surfaces) onto a dry rag and wipe the area.

Portable dog kennels

Portable dog kennel solves all your dog containment needs. Use
at home for dog run and exercise yard. Use at dog shows and
sporting events for temporary confinement. Easy to set up at
the site; Covered for shelter from the sun; Fits into a pick-up
bed for safe travel to and from your show or event.

Some of the protable dog kennels features include:
Portable dog kennel includes sunscreen top that prevents dogs
from jumping out as well as blocks 80% of the suns hot and
harmful rays
Easy-fit ends and pipes make fence assembly a breeze
One-handed latch assembly
Door can be mounted on either side

How to build a dog kennel

A company that sells dog kennels was offering a free course to
anyone that bought their kennels on how to build a dog kennel.

The kennel is constructed out of 150x19 rough-sawn treated pine
for the floor and roof (this timber is commonly used for fence
palings), 50x50 gauged or dressed untreated pine for the
framing, 50x50 gauged or dressed PT (pressure treated) pine for
the under floor skids (dressed or finished size is usually
46x46) and one sheet of 9mm exterior plywood from which the
walls are cut

Dog kennel fence

The best kinds of dog kennel fences are made out of heavy-duty
wire mesh and are rust proof so that they are both durable and
easy to clean. Keeping your dog kennel clean means not only
frequently washing the inside of your dog's living area/house
but also cleaning the surface of the floor the roof cover and
the dog kennel fences.

Any surface that is not kept clean can be a potential breeding
ground or refuge for bacteria and parasites. Some of the best
dog kennels fences are made of 100% commercial grade steel and
have good solid frames, with quick connect frame components,
and then have heavy duty uni-body chain link wire mesh or 8
gauge heavy-duty 2x4 welded wire perimeters that are attached
to the frames with the direct drill and weld method.

Steps how to kennel train a dog

There are three main segments of training to teach a dog any
exercise. This applies to obedience and all other areas of
training as well i.e. protection work, agility, etc.

. Teaching Phase
. Learning Through Intermittent Success
. Learning Through Conflict

With the help of the above three steps its helps a dog goes
through the process properly, it will actually go up in drive
after it gets corrected because it has learned that it is now
going to be put in a situation where it gets it's drive goal.

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Dog Care - Fighting Fleas

Dog Care - Fighting Fleas

Fighting Fleas can be very frustrating. They multiply very
quickly and if not caught early enough they will infest
your dog and your home. Once infested it is not easy to
get rid of them. If your dog is constantly stratching
himself that is a sure sign that he does have fleas. Check
his skin that is were you will be able to find them. There
are different remodies you can try to kill or keep the
fleas at bay. Bombing your house is one of them but you
have to cover the furniture, leave the house for a few
hours, who wants to do that? Luckily there are a few ways
to stop the fleas before they get to the infestation point.

There are many different types of medications that can be
applied to your dog, chewable tablets, the old fashion pill
form, prescriptions that you may get from your
veterinarian and in powder form. Flea and tick collars are
also very helpful in keeping the fleas at bay. Here are a
few examples: Advantix -A dog will be free from fleas in
just a few days. Veterinarian recommended. Frontline -
Lasts up to four months. Biospot - Kills up to 75% of
fleas, eggs and ticks. It also repells mosquitos, which
causes heartworm in your dog. There are other flea killers
that you can use, Hartz, Seargents and many more. Many
repellents you just reapply directly to the skin. You can
get up to six months supply. Remember to check with your
veterianarian for recommendations. Dogs just like humans
have allergies so be sure to use the one that is best for
your dog.

There are natural ways to help fight against fleas. Vacuum
your home frequently. Before disposing of the bag make sure
you seal it tightly and be sure to double bag it because
fleas will jump out. Fleas tend to breed in your dogs
bedding. You must keep it clean, washing of the bed once a
week with warm soapy water, vacuum the bed frequently and
you may also sprway the bed with cedar oil to keep the
fleas at bay. Cedar is an excellent repellent against fleas
and insects. Bathe your dog weekly with a mild flea and
tick shampoo or use cedar shampoo. Fleas are attracted to
dry skin, try using Linatone Oil mixed in his food. Not
only will it keep the fleas off, it is also works well for
dry skin. Brewers Yeast and Garlic creates an oder in pets
that fleas are sure to avoid. Sold in any pet store in
tablet, chewable tablet and powder form. Be sure to plant
plenty of marigolds around the outside of your home, it
repells fleas along with other types of bugs.

The breeding season for fleas is in the summer months. If
you see one, you know there are many more. Be sure to use
one or more of these ideas to keep the fleas at bay.
Remember you do not want your dog or your home to become
infested.

If you are conserned about the mosquitos causing heartworm
in your dog, there are different sprays that you can buy
from your pet store. Some are to be applied once a week,
some may be applied more or less, be sure to read the
instructions on the bottle or speak to your veterianarian
about preventative medication. Heartworm can lead to
different health problems and sometimes can be fatal. It
can be detected by simple blood work.

Keeping your dog healthy is your responsibility as a dog
owner. Keep them save, happy and healthy.

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