Barbara Al
I live on a really big property and I have 3 medium- large indoor/outdoor dogs. When I leave during the day (never more than a couple hours) I like to leave them outside instead of locked up in the house but it's hard to do that because my grandparents operate a business in the back part of the lot and people are always coming and going. So I wanted to get a kennel or two to put the dogs in when I leave so that they they get to be outside and I don't need to worry about someone letting them out of our gate. I was looking for something in the price range of $100-300. So if anyone can point me in the direction on a decent website, I'll very grateful.
I should add, I really want to build something permanent but I have to get zoning and permits for it and that takes awhile around here. I don't need anything like that for these "pre-made" kennels because they don't consider them buildings, they consider what I ultimately want to build a building so I need permits.
Answer
Here are a couple options for you:
http://www.dogkennels.com/dog-crates/6996+6998.cfm?source=googleaw&kwid=discount%20dog%20crates&tid=exact&gclid=CMK1h4_38KwCFQSFhwodE06ILg
http://www.petco.com/N_22_136_5060/Dog-Gates-And-Doors-Gates.aspx?cm_mmc=GOOGLEPKW-_-05%3ADOG%20HOM%20CARR%20TRAIN%20EXACT-_-34-DOG_CONTAIN-GATE-_-walk%20through%20dog%20gate&gclid=CIe-o6T38KwCFewaQgodPmzmIg
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=folding+dog+crate&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=4074900715&ref=pd_sl_36e7dyyr1y_b
But make sure you get the proper size.
Thank you for being responsible caregiver to you dogs.
Good luck
Here are a couple options for you:
http://www.dogkennels.com/dog-crates/6996+6998.cfm?source=googleaw&kwid=discount%20dog%20crates&tid=exact&gclid=CMK1h4_38KwCFQSFhwodE06ILg
http://www.petco.com/N_22_136_5060/Dog-Gates-And-Doors-Gates.aspx?cm_mmc=GOOGLEPKW-_-05%3ADOG%20HOM%20CARR%20TRAIN%20EXACT-_-34-DOG_CONTAIN-GATE-_-walk%20through%20dog%20gate&gclid=CIe-o6T38KwCFewaQgodPmzmIg
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=folding+dog+crate&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=4074900715&ref=pd_sl_36e7dyyr1y_b
But make sure you get the proper size.
Thank you for being responsible caregiver to you dogs.
Good luck
Hello, Im getting a dog, any help on care, maintenance, and costs?
Hai.
i would like to know some basic expenses for a dog, although, he is adopted, so hes got shots and neutering done, some expenses for housing and food, and some ideas on training, feeding and exercises. He is a puppy, black, cross between Lab and fox terrier. basically, im a total noob at dogs, and i need to know ANYTHING & EVERYTHING :D
Answer
It's not as expensive to have a dog as may people claim, as long as you're not extravagant. There's a huge range of dog foods available ranging from really inexpensive to what you might pay for filet mignon. Purina and Pedigree make great mid-priced foods and if you buy 40-pound bags, you save a fortune over buying saller bags. You can get an airtight plastic tote for food storage in the home storage section at Wal-Mart or Target for less than $15 to keep the food fresh. My mom uses a lidded plastic garbage can for that purpose.
Since you'll probably want to crate train your dog, you can often find used crates on Craigslist.com for about half of what you'll pay at PetSmart. When my dog no longer needed her crate, I sold it locally on eBay for $45, which was half the original price (it's the biggest crate available, so don't be freaked out by the price).
Your dog will need to be walked often, especially during potty training. And puppies require lots of exercise, so the more time you can spend playing outdoors with him, the better. The last walk before bedtime should help wear him out, though he may still need to go out during the night until he's older and has better bladder control. Letting him sleep in his crate beside your bed is a good thing, since you can hear him if he cries to go outside during the night. Also, he'll know you're nearby, which will comfort him. If he cries during the night, you can put a wind-up clock into his crate with him, since the ticking mimics the sound of his mother's heartbeat. Many puppies also do well when you place an article of your clothing or a pillow case on which you've slept into the crate. Since dogs live for their people, your scent will reassure him.
Depending on where you live, you might have to keep him on heartworm preventative yearround, though many dogs in colder climates don't require this. I pay about $52 for a six-month supply of HeartGuard, though it's available at a discount at 1800petmeds.com. Your vet will advise you about which preventative is best for your dog during his annual visit for booster shots and vaccines.
In a typical year, I estimate I pay vet bills of about $300, which includes all the shots my dog needs and her heartworm preventative. There have been a few extra vet visits over the years (little injuries such as torn paw pad or swolen leg), but those are pretty rare and none has cost me more than $100. It's worth noting that my vet is an emergency clinic, so the prices are higher than they are at most veterinary offices. Ask your friends with dogs where they take their pets, since you can glean a lot of information that way.
As for housebreaking, it looks like another poster has covered that in detail! To prevent your puppy from chewing everything in sight, he should have his own toys (never an old slipper or shoe, since those will lead him to believe it's okay to chew your things) and be supervised whenever he's outside of his crate. He'll be teething for months before his adult teeth come in, so chew toys are a big help. Once he's a few months old, inquire at PetSmart or search the phone book for obedience classes. They're generally really cheap in a group setting, but will help both you and your dog learn what's expected of you both if you're to have a well-behaved dog.
Since you're new to the dog scene, ask your vet any questions you have about your new role as a dogmother. It's largely something you learn by doing, so patience and dedication are as important as any rules you'll read here. Good luck and I wish you and your dog many happy years together!
It's not as expensive to have a dog as may people claim, as long as you're not extravagant. There's a huge range of dog foods available ranging from really inexpensive to what you might pay for filet mignon. Purina and Pedigree make great mid-priced foods and if you buy 40-pound bags, you save a fortune over buying saller bags. You can get an airtight plastic tote for food storage in the home storage section at Wal-Mart or Target for less than $15 to keep the food fresh. My mom uses a lidded plastic garbage can for that purpose.
Since you'll probably want to crate train your dog, you can often find used crates on Craigslist.com for about half of what you'll pay at PetSmart. When my dog no longer needed her crate, I sold it locally on eBay for $45, which was half the original price (it's the biggest crate available, so don't be freaked out by the price).
Your dog will need to be walked often, especially during potty training. And puppies require lots of exercise, so the more time you can spend playing outdoors with him, the better. The last walk before bedtime should help wear him out, though he may still need to go out during the night until he's older and has better bladder control. Letting him sleep in his crate beside your bed is a good thing, since you can hear him if he cries to go outside during the night. Also, he'll know you're nearby, which will comfort him. If he cries during the night, you can put a wind-up clock into his crate with him, since the ticking mimics the sound of his mother's heartbeat. Many puppies also do well when you place an article of your clothing or a pillow case on which you've slept into the crate. Since dogs live for their people, your scent will reassure him.
Depending on where you live, you might have to keep him on heartworm preventative yearround, though many dogs in colder climates don't require this. I pay about $52 for a six-month supply of HeartGuard, though it's available at a discount at 1800petmeds.com. Your vet will advise you about which preventative is best for your dog during his annual visit for booster shots and vaccines.
In a typical year, I estimate I pay vet bills of about $300, which includes all the shots my dog needs and her heartworm preventative. There have been a few extra vet visits over the years (little injuries such as torn paw pad or swolen leg), but those are pretty rare and none has cost me more than $100. It's worth noting that my vet is an emergency clinic, so the prices are higher than they are at most veterinary offices. Ask your friends with dogs where they take their pets, since you can glean a lot of information that way.
As for housebreaking, it looks like another poster has covered that in detail! To prevent your puppy from chewing everything in sight, he should have his own toys (never an old slipper or shoe, since those will lead him to believe it's okay to chew your things) and be supervised whenever he's outside of his crate. He'll be teething for months before his adult teeth come in, so chew toys are a big help. Once he's a few months old, inquire at PetSmart or search the phone book for obedience classes. They're generally really cheap in a group setting, but will help both you and your dog learn what's expected of you both if you're to have a well-behaved dog.
Since you're new to the dog scene, ask your vet any questions you have about your new role as a dogmother. It's largely something you learn by doing, so patience and dedication are as important as any rules you'll read here. Good luck and I wish you and your dog many happy years together!
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