Dri-Dek Blog — dog kennel

Whelping-Pen Flooring: Keeping Puppies Dry Over Pads

August 18, 2026 • dog kennel • drainage tile • kennel drainage • puppy pen • self-draining flooring • whelping pen flooring

Puppy pads soak through and leave litters sitting wet. A Dri-Dek tile base layer keeps whelping-pen puppies above accidents for a drier, safer start.

Pressure Sores and Calluses in Kenneled Dogs: What the Floor Has to Do With It

July 21, 2026 • callus prevention • dog kennel • kennel flooring • pet flooring • pressure sores dogs • self-draining floor

Hard, damp kennel floors cause pressure sores and calluses. Here is what the floor is doing wrong and how a cushioned, self-draining surface addresses both problems.

Cleaning a Kennel Faster: A Drain-Through Floor Routine

June 23, 2026 • dog-kennel • dog-runs • drainage-flooring • floor-cleaning • kennel • sanitation

Wet kennel floors hold liquid and slow sanitation routines. Drain-through flooring keeps dogs above pooled urine and cleans with a hose or pressure washer.