Because droppings easily embed in gravel you ll have to pick them up frequently to avoid creating a mess.
How to install pea gravel in a dogs run floor.
Gravel is easy to install and is easy to maintain by rinsing and raking.
Your dog may also run back and forth a lot in the run creating paths.
In recent years a growing number of homeowners have discovered the benefits of using pea gravel for dogs but also how it created and beautiful and functional landscape.
It requires more maintenance as dogs tend to dig holes in it.
It also is not the best for dogs to run on and you risk ripped paw pads and damaged nails.
You ll need to fill in those holes and rake the paths.
One of the most common complaints of pet owners is that.
However you can use a plastic tarp beneath the gravel to prevent your dog from digging into the ground.
Now what makes pea gravel kennel flooring a good choice.
Our yard gets very muddy so i don t love the idea of using our backyard for potty with cannoli off leash.
We currently have pea gravel in the area grass won t grow there as it s too shaded that i was planning on being the base.
If you already have a frame for the flooring in place you don t need much else.
Pea gravel won t cling to your dog s fur when he heads inside but you might find an occasional stone that finds its way between his toes.
I like the idea of pea gravel for the run however i did see a few comments.
Uses of pea gravel for dogs.
As soon as the weather warms up i am going to build a shed roof off of the side of the barn and put my beagles kennels under it.
If you live in a wet climate gravel will sink into the mud over time requiring you to add more every year or two.
Pea gravel is one of the.
According to homeadvisor pea gravel is about 3 for a bag for 5 cubic feet and gravel is about 30 to 35 for one cubic yard.
While gravel is easy to install it has drawbacks.
We re building out a dog run as there is a door off our mud room to the side of our house.
Pea gravel is the most important material that you ll need of course.