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61 °F Forecast | Road Cams Sunday, September 19, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics Tempo AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map SPECIAL SECTIONS Since We Asked Outdoor Journal How To Guide Wellness Connection Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Wedding Guide Rogue Valley's Finest EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People MARKETPLACE Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Classifieds Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend September 5, 2004 Since You Asked Plan ahead for your dog run I wondered what would be the best material for the base of a dog run I’m building. There are river rocks on the area now and I don’t think that would be comfortable for the dog. Other alternative I have are wood chips (which can get smelly), pea gravel (which could hurt paws and harbor fleas) or crushed limestone or granite, which I’ve heard are popular on the East Coast. Any ideas which material is going to be superior? —Derek P., Medford What’s best depends on the type of dog and how much time it will spend in the kennel, said Colleen Macuk, director of the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Concrete is best for large dogs and granite or small gravel works well with little dogs, she said. Granite or gravel both are inexpensive and widely available. She also recommends a cover that will shield your pooch from sun and rain, as well as help keep the ground from getting muddy in wet weather. Macuk said the crew at the shelter is always happy to help people figure out the best size and materials for a kennel that will suit dog and owner. Call them at 774-6654. The folks at Pet Country also field plenty of questions about kennel-keeping. Assistant manager Damon Sheeley said gravel can withstand wet weather and other doo that falls in a kennel. A layer of cedar mix, pine shavings or hay is another cheap, easily replaceable alternative that’s popular in the Rogue Valley, he said. Send questions to "Since You Asked," Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by e-mail to [email protected] . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities