Paul@Ribchester Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Evening folks, Just after your advice on housing a Lab puppy which I will be bringing home in a couple of weeks. I have had a kennel and run built for her at the bottom of our garden which has an electricity supply to it with a view to providing some sort of heating. When we went to see her yesterday the breeder said that the puppy would not be suitable to live outside straight away. She has been in an out building since they were born with an infra red light on when it was cold, their mum was taken away from them a couple of weeks ago. The breeder said that she would be too cold on her own and fret without the other pups around. Any advice on this would be appreciated as its thrown a spanner in the works regarding our plans. Thanks, Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 The breeder I got mine off said if your housing in a kennel outside then do it right away Might be colder this time of year now tho, also might be colder where you are Aslong as you have a good kennel that will keep the wind and rain out then I think it would probally be alright. Just throw in some extra bedding n maybe a blanket for the first few weeks or months ? Im sure someone who knows better will be along soon anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune82 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Im not an expert as im only on my first dog, a cocker. I picked him up when he was 8 weeks old and had been brought up in an out building with infra red lights. For the first couple of months he slept in the house in his crate, after that he slept in a kennel no problems. The kennel is insulated but does not have any heating and he has been fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Get it crated up in side for a couple of months. Then shift it outside, if you have got a good run, kennel then you should be ok. my boy is outside, his kennel walls are about 6 inches thick. boarded, insulated and boarded. same goes for the floor... This with a load of bedding inside and hes snug as a rug..............hes always nice and warm when he gets let out in the morning..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow243 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 keep it in the house for two reasons 1 you may have to move house in the future and dont have room for a kennel 2 if you ever have to rehome the pup it will better if it house trained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 keep it in the house for two reasons 1 you may have to move house in the future and dont have room for a kennel 2 if you ever have to rehome the pup it will better if it house trained Just because you kennel a dog doesnt mean there not house trained Its better to "house train" them even in the kennel so they only go when you take them out as then you dont have to muck out the kennel and run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awwintle Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 (edited) Hi im no expert,but heres my penneys worth,i would keep it in the house for a couple of months,1)to keep a close eye on its health etc,2)to house train,3)because of winter coming up (cold,fireworks etc).ive got two dogs & have done this with each of them before putting in kennels with no problems, good luck Andy Edited October 26, 2009 by awwintle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul@Ribchester Posted October 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Thanks for the advice so far...... I had thought about a crate in the kitchen but its probably colder and draughtier in there than in the kennel. Also it's going to be March/April by the time its warming up again outside. Are there any experts on here? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyspringer Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 common sense should prevail, you have answered the question yourself by saying the kitchen will be colder, kennel the dog as you mean to go on, if your in doubt get the heat lamp on the pup for the winter months. You sound like you have it planned right, good luck & get some pics up when you get the pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 i've not got a gundog breed as you can see by the picture but i would think at this time of year putting a young puppy outside with firework night round the corner could be a big mistake you could wind up with a gunshy dog if you get lots round your way bright flashing and loud bangs could scare it. i don't see all the fuss about keeping dogs ouside anyway unless you've not got the room like if you have 3-4, why not keep them inside? if there is a reason i'd like to know as i've never really understood that so genuinly intrested to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul@Ribchester Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I have asked the breeder to keep the puppy (Nettle) until the Monday following bonfire night, I think that's about the 9th so hopefully most of fireworks will have been set off by then. I know they seem to go on until after New Year from now but that cant be helped. We also have another dog which lives in the house who is 12 now who has been a pet since he was seven weeks old, hence why I wanted a working dog which could be housed in a decent sized kennel and run in my garden. I have also had enough of a very doggy smelling dining room, dirty carpets and chewed doors and skirting boards when he so much as hears a party popper go off!! Has anyone in here had a dog live outside then had to bring them in for whatever reason? Or vice versa? Please keep the comments coming. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hi Paul Both my dogs where kennel from day one of bringing them home. For the first few months they shared a kennel. Then as they where a bitch and dog we had to put them in separate kennels Which they lived in for the first year of their lives. No probs what so ever. Apart from me freting about them being cold in the winter. They where both happy dogs. Unfortunately one of are neighbour wasnt so happy . And was always complaining about them barking. Which they where not as after they complained i then went round the rest of the neighbours who said they heard Nothing from the dogs. Anyway in the end i had enough . So decided the dogs would come live in the house. As both have always been kenneled we where expecting all sorts of problems. But they where fine. No problems what so ever and no soiling . They have now lived indoors two years now and are very well adjusted. The only problem we have had was a few weeks back the springer decided to chew the woodwork. We dont know why as she had never done anything like this before. By we sorted it out by crateing her at night. At the end of the day your dogs will be happy where ever you put them . As long as you give them the time during the day. But if your like me and worry about them being outside . Then house might be best. But as long as they fed, watered, warmed, and loved They be more then happy outside. xxxSuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerzone Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 They come wearing a fur jacket..........hint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul@Ribchester Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Thanks Suzy, now I need to buy some sort of heating for her, maybe an infra red light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 i moved a few months ago and my 9 dogs where in the conservatory now tho they are kennelled outside they seem happier i have infra red lamps on now at night for my smooth coated terriers and my older dogs but my 2 young springers havent got there s on as they dont seem to need it if its a really wet crappy day i turn the lamps on to dry the dogs out after a run across the fields . i also feed tripe on cold days mixed in with dry kibble and a bit of warm water . there seems nothing worse than keeping a dog in a warm central heated house then expect it to sit in the rain all day shooting . we wouldnt do it with out putting a coat on ! im not saying keep the dog cold but common sense is needed ! best of luck with ya pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul@Ribchester Posted October 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Cheers Gav, she is arriving next Sunday after all the fireworks have hopefully finished. Her kennel is nice and cosy and draught free and when the lamp comes this week it should be finished. I'll get some piccies up here when she arrives. Thanks again. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 best of luck m8 as with fireworks if a pup is properly reared then it shouldnt have any noise phobias . all my litters have had me banging metal bowls . drilling etc around them none of them seem to have any probs the trick is not to fuss either if the dog seems scared as this can make the dog worse ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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