Product Description

with an increasing demand for quality kennel accommodation for dogs and cats, a good boarding kennel is a sound investment and can provide a healthy income if run efficiently. running your own boarding kennels, the only guide of its kind available, is essential reading for anyone who is considering starting out in the business.

this new edition by animal care expert david cavill provides advice on every aspect of running a boarding kennel. with an exhaustive breadth of detail it covers every related topic, including: boarding fees, raising finance, insurance, kennel cleaning, dangerous dogs, types of food, exercise, grooming, beds and towels, staff training, accommodation, advertising, puppy and kitten rearing, and product sales. comprehensive and unique, running your own boarding kennels also includes information on ancillary services such as dog-walking, pet sitting and home boarding.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23437 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 169 pages

The National Dog Owners’ Association
‘A splendid book which should answer all the questions new
and prospective kennel owners want to know.’

Review

“this book goes into every aspect of running a boarding kennel… it is invaluable to anyone contemplating kennel ownership and management. the author is well qualified to advise others.”

dog training weekly

"dreamed of earning a living through your love of animals? this book has information on statutory requirements, feeding, staff and buildings."

daily express

"a splendid book which should answer all the questions new and prospective kennel owners want to ask."

the national dog owners’ association

"an absolute goldmine of information, guidance and common sense... an invaluable reference book."

kennel gazette

"highly informative and well researched ... it is highly recommended."

our dogs

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‘Informative and well researched… it is highly recommended.’
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Customer Reviews

Excellent, essential reading for anyone getting into this!
I bought this book hoping it would give me some inside information about running a kennels in the UK: I was not disappointed. This book spells out in explicit detail everything you need to know, be it legal or moral standings! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to start up a kennel in the UK: be sure to read it before you rush into anything, you won't regret the investment!

Excellent
I bought this book, as I have been considering opening my own kennels for some time, but have never been sure. Now, after reading this, I am certain it is what I want to do. It has everything you need to know about running a kennels (including some info on catteries and the differences bewtween them). The book has all the law and legislation you need to know, and it is all explained very clearly. There are also helpful diagrams on layouts for kennels. Please, buy this book if you are unsure about if it is right for you, it will certainly open your eyes.

A great help
This book is perfect if you're not sure if this is the right move for you.
I bought this book with every intention of it being my first step to setting up a cattery business.
I'm so glad I got it - I now see that this isn't the future for me.