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Location: Scotland,UK
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Originally Posted by
becs721
Ayla has stayed outside before while we go shopping and she was fine. Our garden in secure and the only access is through our driveway which is on the side of the house. We have 6ft fence all the way around (although we've had to make an adjustment as somehow she managed to squeeze through the smallest of spaces to go into my neighbours garden!
I think a kennel and run would be the best thing for Ayla and will stop her from destroying the house or howling while we are out. She spends most of the day in the garden out of choice (we leave the door open for her but she always goes back outside)
Kirstya where in the garden did you put the kennel and run? Is it best to put it in a part of the garden that is shaded for most of the day/
I know kennels and runs are expensive but when compaired to the damaged Ayla can do while we are out or getting complaints from her howling in the house then its money well spent.
Thank you for your advice
Ours is in the bottom corner, we don't have a particulary big garden though that is the shadiest part during the day. The one I have looks a bit like a big garden shed, there is a door at one end and the front is heavy duty mesh. They can see out if they want to but can't get out if you know what I mean.
My two also like to be outside during the day but I found if I left them in the garden "running free" when I wen't out they were very vocal and spent a lot of time trying (unsuccessfully!) to dig under the fence.
I completely agree with you about the expense, I know they are not for everyone but it was money well spent in my opinion.
Mine were crated as little pups but I don't like the idea of them being so confined now (maybe daft on my part
as they liked their crates) so their outdoor house is a compromise that I am happy with.
Good luck with what ever you decide