Things You'll Need
- Dog chain
- Stiff wire brush
- Hose
- Eyebolt
- Pliers
- Swivel hooks
Instructions
Select an area in which to confine your dog. An area with grass or gravel footing will keep your chain from becoming muddy or gathering excess debris. Pick up any large branches or rocks to prevent your dog from injuring himself while tied out.
Scrub your dog chain with a stiff wire brush and rinse it well with clean water. Hair, mud and debris can cause your chain to kink and tangle. Lay your chain out in a sunny area, allowing it to dry completely before use.
Mount your chain about 12 inches above ground to prevent your dog from walking over it. Find a secure beam or post, and attach the eyebolt to it. Hold the bolt with pliers and twist it into the post, driving it in as far as possible to prevent the chain from tangling around it.
Clip a swivel hook to each end of your chain, securing one end to your eyebolt and the other to your dog's collar. The swiveling action of the hooks allows the chain to twist and turn as your dog moves, and prevents it from kinking.