Design + Facilities

Question 1

What are some benefits of indoor only ?

Answer 1

Quieter, temp. control, safe,

Question 2

Negatives of indoor?

Answer 2

less ventilation , disease spread, less stimuli

Question 3

Benefits of outdoor kennels?

Answer 3

Natural, Cheaper, Ventilation, Less disease spread

Question 4

Downsides of outdoor?

Answer 4

Less safety possibly, Harder to clean, Weather conditions may spook

Question 5

What types of k/c designs are there?

Answer 5

Penthouse, linear
Linear, L shape, U shape, Double linear, circular, square

Question 6

What are the pros and cons of semi outdoor k/c?

Answer 6

Most options for stimuli and control
Expensive, hard to manage and watch animal

Question 7

What should facilities consider?

Answer 7

Stress reduction
Ease of cleaning
Ease of access
Client access
security

Question 8

What facilities are required?

Answer 8

Kennels
Isolation
Security
Laundry
Reception

Question 9

Explain why a cattery should check vaccination records prior to boarding.

Answer 9

Prevent spread of disease, adhere to legislation (The Animal Welfare act 2018), animal welfare act, animal boarding establishment act 1963. Protect cats within cattery and maintain the reputation of cattery.

Question 10

Explain 5 minimum standards to be met for a license to be granted or renewed.

Answer 10

License displayed, records kept for 3 years, each staff member has less than 25 dogs to care for, suitable diet in frequency and quantity, one walk per day or outside access, suitable restraining equipment muzzle and catching device, written procedures

Question 11

Identify four physical features of a cattery that help prevent disease.

Answer 11

Separate blocks, easy to clean surfaces, drains, ventilation , Isolation, hand wash stations