showe Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Now is gona start getting cold my 2 cockers won't lie on a proper dog bed they rip it up and iv been told Straw courses mite and cedar chips are bad because the oils can be harmfull to the dogs respitory track what do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 my terrier has a couple of washable large towels i just wrap those round a couple of old pillows and wash them everyweek...seems to keep him warm in the colder months.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Bear Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 I have tried loads of things as bedding but my chesie wrecks them all. You're right with straw/woodchips. I have just stopped using wood pellets because of the dust they caused. I have just finished a dogbox for use inside the shed that is my dog's kennel. It is timber framed, insulated with polystyrene and clad with ply. Pictures to follow here http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/209496-new-kennel/page__fromsearch__1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Shredded paper is the best I think. It's same as they use in stables and is thick and warm. I know because I'm always in the dog house lol. It comes in a bale and one lasts me about six months. If the dogs still damp it soaks up the wet and keeps them warm. Just bag it up when its time for a change and bin it. It has no dust etc in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Tried everything with my 2 labs, they now just sleep in the kennel on an elevated platform, everything else got shredded or dragged out into the run... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm1979 Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 same here both the lab and the cocker just drag everything out of the kennel onto the run floor, just leave them a few old sheets or curtains in the kennell which is raised off the floor and they seem happy enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 i use dust extracted wood shavings (softwood), i have spaniels and labs on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showe Posted September 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Shedded paper it is then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Mine are happy in this type of bedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 I use chopped cardboard.It comes in bales and is cut to about 1 inch squares. Easy to use easy to clean and very absorbant. Its called "Bedxcel", About £8 a bale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsy Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Shredded paper 100%. It dries the dogs off when wet & keeps them warm. Also easy to get and dispose of. As previously mentioned in another post, I also provided an insulated box / sleeping area thats elevated and out of a draught - just as important as the bedding in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoot-rhino Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I have 30mm cow mat in the kennel, black rubber kinda thing, used alot in stables etc, throw a few old towels in and they seem happy enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Shredded paper for me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) got my kennel from ultra kennels, it has an insulated floor, on top of that I have put a 300mm horse mat 6ft x 4ft fits to the edges of kennel, there`s also a raised shelf with carpet nailed on, the walls and ceiling are insulated and boarded, and the dog flap is a magnetic one, the kennel has the back to the prevailing wind, they seemed ok last winter. Edited October 5, 2012 by malantone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 barley straw, never had problems .a friend uses shreeded cardboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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