The kennel may offer a variety of services such as bathing grooming and obedience training services.
Building a dog kennel business.
Building relationships with dog walkers pet sitters dog groomers and veterinarians can help a new kennel business get referrals.
When it comes to opening a dog boarding business it may seem as though you need little besides space to house the dogs and staff to feed and walk them.
In reality however starting and maintaining a dog boarding business can be full of unexpected challenges.
Building your own dog kennel is an inexpensive way to keep your dog safe and secure outside and best of all this diy project can be done relatively easily.
The same is true of any business but particularly so for a boarding kennels where you are caring for and completely responsible for the dogs and puppies in your care.
You re starting a business and need it to be profitable.
The key to building an inexpensive kennel is using cheaper materials like.
Placing local advertisements in a newspaper on craigslist and on bulletin boards can also be effective.
You need land and buildings.
Building your own kennel also lets you make it to your exact qualifications whether that be size or appearance.
There is also a 10 x9 office space and a 7 x7 feed storage room.
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Illustrated below is a sample 30 x40 kennel building with eight 10 x5 enclosures for larger dogs along with a further eight 7 x3 enclosures for small to medium sized dogs.
State government websites often post regulations and your town hall will be able to answer most of your questions and direct you to the right departments.
Most boarding kennels focus primarily on dogs and cats with the cats being kept in a separate room away from the noise of the dog area.
Some kennels also reserve space for birds or small animals.
Some sell pet products and food in the front.
Your home life and work are combined on one property.
You will probably need a vendor s license as well as a kennel license says constance cupps author of how to start a dog boarding business.