re: Duck Dog + Yard= Major Problem

I used that plastic decking stuff. Got a bunch on sale at Lowes.

Mine's a rectangle. Laid cross members on ground. Screwed long boards to the crosses with decking screws. The boards are not permanent like concrete so I can pull it up if needed, don't get hot, resist water, and pee and rain sorta drain through the gaps. Easy to clean. Being slightly elevated keeps the dog from digging out. It's now about 9 years old and going strong. No regrets at all on the concept. It's on its second dog now.
No cover, as it's under an oak tree.

Fwiw, dog is inside a lot and has run of house and yard when we are home. No one home- dog is penned. Happy people and happy dog.

Maybe when he gets older he'll have free run when we are gone, but destroyed stuff is not acceptable. With my other dogs, I found if they never developed the habit as youngsters it never became an issue. He's about 16 mo now.