border Scott Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Ok boys ive got a bit of a dilema in my mind over getting a dog or not. I rent my house and my landlord has agreed that i can have a dog as long as it is housed outside. I live next door to the fella so there is no way i can pull the wool over his eyes with regard to where the dog is kept. I have a decent sized garden and hardstanding to put up a kennel and run but no way of putting any electricity in it for any heating. Remembering this is Scotland would it be cruel to expect it to be out at night 365 days of the year. The dog will likely get the run of the garden and be allowed in the house (on the sly ) through the day and walks/training time will not be an issue. Any dog ive had was in the house. I have decided on a lab but the housing issue is giving me doubts. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Get a posh kennel. Seal up the drafts and put some sort of insulation in. Well cosy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Build a kennel and cover the outside of it in 2" insulation,then build another kennel over the insulation and raise it off the floor. This will keep him warm and toastie even in scottish winters.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 If your landlord is that close it may be best to give it a miss, if you want the dog to be in with you and it gets used to it and he catches you then it leaves you in a difficult position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) Read this on another site never knew you visited PW as well. Anyway got a while before i get a dog, but a lot of the guys round here have good quality kennals without any extra heat. Dogs are happy and healthy workers. Hope this is of interest. Tight Lines Aled Edited February 10, 2010 by Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
border Scott Posted February 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Read this on another site never knew you visited PW as well. Anyway got a while before i get a dog, but a lot of the guys round here have good quality kennals without any extra heat. Dogs are happy and healthy workers.Hope this is of interest. Tight Lines Aled Aye, copy and paste is great. Got to cover as many folk as poss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Aslong as you get a water proof , draft proof insulated kennel the dog will be fine , try to get a pup in the summer so It can adjust to the cold rather than being thrown outside when its at its worst! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 You know, lots of people have outside dogs with far less than a nice kennel and they are happy dogs that work just fine. Personally, I won't have an outside dog. I love having dogs in the house. To me, they are family members and not just workers. What is the point of having a dog if you're not going to live with it and interact with it? Thanks, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Make sure it has a draught free bedding box and fill it with shredded tissue paper in the colder months. Fluff up the paper every day and change it once a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bothbarrels Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 go back to the landlord, tell him you'll shampoo the carpets and upholstery every six months, (in writing if neccessary). buy throws for the funiture, invite him in to inspect at his discretion. A dog is as said on this thread, a part of your family, the bond you create when you sit and interract with your dog, makes him want to work all the better when you're out in the field BB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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