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Mat for dog box
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03/11/16 03:17 PM
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reeltexan
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I've always used hay or straw in the boxes but I'm thinking about switching to a mat.
Any suggestions on one that you've found to be best?
"If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under." Ronald Reagan
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Re: Mat for dog box
[Re: reeltexan]
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03/11/16 03:31 PM
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bill oxner
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Hay or straw does fine in your kennel boxes, but you're usually putting wet dogs in your hunting boxes. I use something like this.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Mat for dog box
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03/11/16 03:38 PM
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CCBIRDDOGMAN
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I use cedar chips or pine shavings.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: Mat for dog box
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03/11/16 04:29 PM
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RayB
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My dogs are spoiled, I put old comforters in the box for them, I hunt in the panhandle
There is time, and you must take it, to lay your hand on your dog's head as you walk past him lying on the floor or on his settle, time to talk with him, to remember with him, time to please him, time you can't buy back once he's gone" GBE
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Re: Mat for dog box
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03/11/16 06:23 PM
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bill oxner
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My dogs are spoiled, I put old comforters in the box for them, I hunt in the panhandle I used an old comforter in Cracker's kennel box this year.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Mat for dog box
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03/11/16 06:28 PM
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NorthTXbirdhunter
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I went to Harbor Freight and bought those new cheap moving blankets at their sidewalk sale that they have like every other weekend. I think I paid $4.99 a piece for them. Check their website. They pop up on the opening page.
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Re: Mat for dog box
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03/12/16 01:05 PM
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We have ordered some to try. Have heard nothing but great things about them.
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Re: Mat for dog box
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03/12/16 05:51 PM
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I have on in one of the hole of my box. It's a good mat, but it does have some down falls... Such as: 1. They only come in two sizes, neither of which fit my holes properly, even when cut. 2. The holes they have in them are large. A little too large for my liking. I'd rather have more, smaller holes. 3. The drainage is poor. There is no lift or raise between the mat the floor of the box, so though the water may not be sitting on the mat, it doesn't dry/air out very well. the box can stay muddy if one doesn't remove the mat immediately after getting home with a wet dog. I'm going to try a mat from Natsmats.com and see how they compare.
Mud Shark
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Re: Mat for dog box
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03/12/16 07:16 PM
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DirtyDave
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For my terriers I use old bathroom rugs. Big dogs get moving blankets
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Re: Mat for dog box
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03/13/16 06:42 PM
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blanked
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Tractor supply has rubber mats. Cut to fit
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Re: Mat for dog box
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03/14/16 02:13 AM
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Angie B
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Tractor supply has rubber mats. Cut to fit Some dogs react to the rubber. Been there done that. I've had these,, http://natsmats.com/. But now I buy swimming pool decking. It's dirt cheap and you can cut to fit. It's not soft but the young dogs can't lift it to chew on it. Angie
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Re: Mat for dog box
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03/14/16 02:42 AM
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I second this. These are great quality, durable mats. I love mine.
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Re: Mat for dog box
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03/18/16 08:21 AM
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blanked
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Tractor supply has rubber mats. Cut to fit Some dogs react to the rubber. Been there done that. I've had these,, http://natsmats.com/. But now I buy swimming pool decking. It's dirt cheap and you can cut to fit. It's not soft but the young dogs can't lift it to chew on it. Angie Do you have a link to the swimming pool decking
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Re: Mat for dog box
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03/18/16 10:10 PM
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Angie B
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Tractor supply has rubber mats. Cut to fit Some dogs react to the rubber. Been there done that. I've had these,, http://natsmats.com/. But now I buy swimming pool decking. It's dirt cheap and you can cut to fit. It's not soft but the young dogs can't lift it to chew on it. Angie Do you have a link to the swimming pool decking http://www.dri-dek.com/?gclid=CKiSt-afy8sCFYIBaQod1NYA2A It's a lot cheaper then Natsmat. Angie
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