WAIT!!!!! If you are going to do a gravel run it is best to dig it out about 6 to 8 inches lay a good think layer of lime then cover with crushed lime stone then a layer of river rock on top of that.
Good luck Cathy Steve Wallis wrote: > Chris: > > I have had both gravel and concrete runs. Per your message, you might try > the gravel. Make sure what you buy has been washed, ie. not crush and run. > Gravel comes in various sizes, I prefer the smaller "pea" gravel or M60. It > seems easier to scoop without taking too much gravel out. It also stays put > when you blow leaves, etc., out of the runs. To control odors, dust the > gravel with lime a couple of times a year or as needed, then spray down with > water. Only negative I have heard regarding gravel is that some dogs have > been known to swallow/chew the gravel. > > I have not had a problem with concrete staining my Cavs' fur. We have > concrete indoor/outdoor runs but the Cavs can't work the dog doors, so they > stay inside, unless out in the pen (red Carolina clay - talk about stains!). > If you provide a mat or rest for the dogs outside, I suspect they will lay on > it instead of the bare concrete. If you use Clorox to clean the concrete or > power wash it, then expect the concrete surface to pit and erode over the > years. Still serviceable, but not new looking. A broom finish on the > surface will help prevent slips and falls if its icy. > > Regards, > Steve Wallis > > ========================================================= > "Magic Commands": > to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL > to start it up gain click here: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. > Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > > All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. -- http://www.FlyingColorsCavaliers.com ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
