Design and Layout Flashcards
What factor should be considered before building a kennel or cattery?
Emergency Exits
Toilets for Employees
Security
Mixing of Animals
Ease of Cleaning
Ease of Access
Isolation and Quarantine Facilities
Suitability of the Site
Ancillary Services
Layout
Staff Facilities
Storage
Laundry Room
Electric Points
Access to Hot and Cold Water
Bins
Cleaning Equipment
Where should a kennel or cattery be located?
It should be located close to a built up area but not too close that noise pollution starts to become an issue for nearby residents.
What should a kennels and catteries have for visitors and staff?
It should have good parking facilities and access for those with less mobility.
How should a kennel or cat pen be built?
It should be built with the sleeping area facing north and the run facing south.
Why should the sleeping area face north and the run face south?
It should both facilitate drying of the runs after cleaning and rinsing and prevent the sleeping compartment from overheating during the day.
What material should be used for the flooring in a kennel or cat pen?
Concrete is ideal for the flooring.
Why is concrete an ideal material for the flooring for a kennel or cat pen?
Concrete is cheap, hardwearing and hygienic.
What material should be avoided in a kennel or cattery?
Wood should be avoided as it is harder to disinfect and are vulnerable to damage from chewing.
What type of designs are there for kennels or catteries?
Single Barrack (Linear)
Double Barrack (Linear)
Circular
Penthouses (Linear)
What is a single barrack design?
A single barrack design consists of central covered service corridor from which the sleeping areas can be accessed and an outside area from which the runs can be accessed.
What are the advantages of a single barrack design?
The dogs are able to see each other.
Access to runs can be controlled individually.
What are the disadvantages of a single barrack design?
The type of bed used can be limited by the often long and narrow sleeping area.
What is a double barrack design?
A double barrack design is similar to a single barrack design only pens are placed on both sides of the central corridor rather than just on one.
What is a circular design?
A circular design is similar to a single and double barrack design except the pens radiate around a small round central service area rather than a long straight service area.
What are the advantages of a circular design?
Ideal for viewing for the public
Staff are able to see more dogs from the same position
Dogs are able to see each other
