A fenced-in yard is ideal for your dog but isn't always possible. Build a dog run to give your pet a place for exercise, fresh air and exploration. A dog run can be a simple rope arrangement or a free-standing enclosure, depending on space and budget.
Instructions
1. Measure your dog. The results guide the size and length of dog run you build.
2. Examine the space available for the dog run. This helps determine the kind of run to build. You can use a portion of the yard and still have lots of room left over for non-dog space.
3. Construct a simple run by stringing a cable between two endpoints such as a tree or post that allows your dog to get a good fast run in between them. Place a pulley on the cable, and attach the tether.
4. Use fencing to make an enclosure for another kind of run. There are dog run kits to fit any size dog that come with the right chain-link and posts. You can dismantle the enclosures, if necessary.
5. Build your own permanent enclosure by sinking posts firmly into the ground and stretching chain-link fence between them. Build a space that is at least twice as wide as the dog and five times longer than the dog.
6. Create a shady spot. Use an old awning, tarpaulin or old beach umbrella so your dog can lie out of the sun. A doghouse also provides shade.
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