Kennel run flooring

everlast75

Hi folks,

I've a run of about 15 meters by 5 meters that is currently grass but fast becoming a Glastonbury mudslide.

I was thinking of the following two products and wondered if anyone had any experience/words of wisdom

http://www.easyfix.ie/slat-rubber-system-dairy.html - the slat rubber or cow mats?

or

http://www.petco.com/product/109760/The-Kennel-Deck.aspx - kennel decking?

Of course, any other alternative would be considered.

Many thanks.

Sigma Force

I'd say the cow mats would be easier to get your hands on (co cops usually have them).

The kennel deck looks pricey unless you can get it in Ireland?

Patio slabs could work as well but the rubber mats would require less work to put down.

bluecherry74

I'd recommend patio slabs. They'll probably be expensive but they last forever and they're so easy to hose down and keep clean. My run is fully covered in slabs with a small corner of gravel as a toilet area.

time lord

Get concrete. Lends itself to so much function. Stools will not be a problem, power washing is very feasible, it's not too costly. It can be finished as you desire, brushed surface, bull nosed edges etc.
A rubber mat can be placed on top anywhere and moved as needed. A run off is so easy too and at zero extra cost.
We have 5 runs nearly 20 years old and they still don't need maintenance.

jimf

time lord wrote: »

Get concrete. Lends itself to so much function. Stools will not be a problem, power washing is very feasible, it's not too costly. It can be finished as you desire, brushed surface, bull nosed edges etc.
A rubber mat can be placed on top anywhere and moved as needed. A run off is so easy too and at zero extra cost.
We have 5 runs nearly 20 years old and they still don't need maintenance.

would agree 100% concrete is the best option apart from all above advantages its great to keep the dogs nails naturally worn as well