Run too big?

[gnipper 7,004]

I kennel mine seperate but they are fine together when out in the yard and I'm around, in the car or out walking/working but I'd hate to think the outcome if they kicked off and I wasn't there and its just not worth the risk.

[macca 83]

i keep 4 dogs together ,no real problems has they sort a pecking order out and all eat and sleep together,the run is about 25 foot by

[J.DOG 1,355]

I'm building kennels atm there going to be 26ft l ,12ft w that will be split in to with a 8' by 6' shed in that will be divided down the centre and each dog will have half the shed and half a run, later on I'll probably let them share the hole thing once the pups older

[rickonthehunt 4]

i have 2 dogs and 1 bitch together but will be separating the bitch from dogs cause she hate being disturbed when sleeping by the other dogs and she has already had it out a few times with german shepard but she dont back down so have got to separate them ,the run size is totally up 2 you ,but better to have 3 separate runs if i had the space i would lol

[skycat 6,174]

It's all about knowing your dogs inside out. If two dogs, or bitches, love each other's company, and are miserable alone, then kennel them together, but always watch them and take note of any changes in behaviour: relationships don't always last, not even dog ones, and if one dog is carrying an injury, or an undiagnosed medical condition, it can alter the way they feel about being snuggled up with another dog.

 

Bitches' behaviour and needs can also change on the run up to their seasons, during a season and afterwards, particularly at the time they would have been having pups had they been mated. They often get moody and want to be alone at this time.

 

I would never kennel a pup with an adult dog as even a short sharp snap can damage a small puppy that is irritating the older dog, no matter how tolerant he or she may be normally.

[littlefish 602]

Why not organise your run so that the dogs are separated with mesh or bars but can still see/sniff each other if they like. That way they still have the company of seeing/interacting with each other without the danger of being left alone together. I know I would be gutted if I came home one day and found one of mine dead or seriously injured.