A secure fence or a kennel are the ideals in dog containment, allowing the animal to move while preventing escape. Unfortunately, they are not always possible. Chaining up a dog outside is a simple way to prevent it from running off. However, chains often tangle. Keeping a dog chain from kinking is essential for allowing your dog to move and play while you cannot watch him or her.
Instructions
1. Select an area in which to confine your dog. An area with grass or gravel footing will keep your chain from becoming muddy or gathering excess debris. Pick up any large branches or rocks to prevent your dog from injuring himself while tied out.
2. Scrub your dog chain with a stiff wire brush and rinse it well with clean water. Hair, mud and debris can cause your chain to kink and tangle. Lay your chain out in a sunny area, allowing it to dry completely before use.
3. Mount your chain about 12 inches above ground to prevent your dog from walking over it. Find a secure beam or post, and attach the eyebolt to it. Hold the bolt with pliers and twist it into the post, driving it in as far as possible to prevent the chain from tangling around it.
4. Clip a swivel hook to each end of your chain, securing one end to your eyebolt and the other to your dog's collar. The swiveling action of the hooks allows the chain to twist and turn as your dog moves, and prevents it from kinking.
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