boarding kennels, requirements??

[bronco]

Anybody have any knowledge about what is required to set up a small boarding kennels?

[m@m]

well you would need to get permission from your local council, would depend where you live if you were to get objections, if that was ok you'd need insurance to cover the dogs and you in event of accident or death,negligence, terms of kennels, you would have to have proper drainage which went into a proper drain, so you can hose out kennels and disenfect with ease, i dont know if this is a requirement but youd want a excercise area for them, (not there run) this is only view of someone with a friend that has kennels, was there certain thing you were worried about?

[bronco]

hi m@m. well just considering it at the moment, we have a farm so no near neighbours. Only thinking of doing it in a small way, about 6 dogs. just wondering what the set up costs would be. Thanks for answering.

[m@m]

the actual build tpye costs would be relitively cheap for six or so kennels especially considering kennels my way charge normally around 10-15 pound a night! and i would say a small and personable kennel would be more popular with people than a massive kennel with lots of different staff,, if you had a enclosed building empty you'd only need to get the metal panel fronts and maybe brick partitions, making sure there was sufficient drainage, i recon if you were strict and resourceful you could achieve wat you want for a couple of grand, doing alot of the work yourself, plus your insurance, obviously your ten steps nearer to getting it as youv got the ideal place with plenty of space, but drainage is the main thing, good luck let us know if you go for it.

[bronco]

you've been really helpful and supportive, thanks so much, will let you know how things develop!!

[alys]

Have you thought about a Cattery? No noise worries, much less worry about temperament issues and comparable rates. Juat a thought as I would guess it is easier to get permission.
Good luck Alys

[bronco]

thats a thought? guess they dont need too much of an excersise area either?

[ffynnoncadno]

If you get in touch with your local authority,they will put you in touch with the licence department who will send you all the information......we've spent £75,000 so far and have'nt finnished yet and we have 20 kennels..nfu insurance £800pa,licence £55 and you'll need an isolation aswell ,fire precautions,first aid kits,bedding,heating,dog catcher,muzzles,collar and leads (just in case)
Tetanus for you too ;D

[m@m]

i expect by spending that your set up is top notch in terms of housing them

[bronco]

yes I've seen some fabulous kennels advertised on the internet, but I'm looking to do something more within most peoples reach financially. Just clean and homely, where pets will be cared for whilst owners on holiday etc. Out of interest ffynnoncadno, what do you charge per day?

[ffynnoncadno]

Hi there...I charge £10per night open from 9am to 6pm,dogs can be dropped off and picked up between these hours,7 days a week (closed xmas day) ie no departure and no arrivals,£8 per night for dogs staying 14 plus days,and competitive rates for 28 days plus, any additional dogs £6per night.We supply food or bring your own,treats the same,no extra charge for special requirements or medication,dogs have a basket and single quilt and if it gets damp or dirty they have a dry/clean one,walked min twice a day.if the weather is adverse then we have coats aswell for walkies
any questions just ask and I'll gladly do my best to help

[bronco]

thats very kind of you, your charges seem very reasonable compared to some I've seen. I was thinking on the lines of kennels with runs, and part of a field fenced off for excercise, but the drainage system is a bit confusing, could that go into our septic tank? Do you need any license to administer drugs?