Re: [PyrNet-L] BEHAVIOR: Crating & Kane Update #2

["Tony Leopold" <tleopold2@plantnet.com>]

I have a plastic type of tray in the bottom of my crate, although it looks
like I won't be using it anymore if Kane keeps up the good work.

FWIW, I don't use a conventional chain to "chain" Kane outside with. It is a
heavy duty steal cord wrapped in a plastic coating. You can get them at
Petsmart, or even at Wal-Mart. The one I got has a life time guarantee.

And I have never left him outside unsupervised. I was just knocking ideas
around.


-----Original Message-----
From: Pyrstar <pyrstar@pathway.net>
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Date: Monday, June 28, 1999 12:54 PM
Subject: [PyrNet-L] BEHAVIOR: Crating & Kane Update #2


>
>Hi Tony,
>All my crates have DriDek on the bottom of them in case one of my Pyrs
>urinates or vomits in their crate while I'm gone.     Although, it is no
>fun cleaning poop up since they somehow manage to mash it down into the
>little square holes.    You have to take the DriDek outside and hose it
>clean first before you can use bleach or disinfectent on it.     The DriDek
>comes in squares (12"x12") or sheets (3'x4' ?).    I buy mine from NE Serum
>Catalog but I think the other pet catalogs carry it also.    It also comes
>in different colors if you're into color coordination--sometimes I am.
>
>I do believe Kane is too young to leave unsupervised in your yard for any
>length of time at this moment.     He can hurt himself too easily right now
>being chained, even if it's a small light linked chain.    E.g., chain
>wrapping around legs and feet, or heaven forbid he somehow manages to hang
>himself (I'm sorry to say I know of too many Pyrs that have hanged
>themselves).    Have you checked the papers for used kennels?    But I do
>believe that the DriDek will help you with the crating at the moment.
>(1-800/637-3786  page 57 mid summer 99 catalog).
>Good Luck,
>