11/07/2020
The Construction Phase
Pre-engineered buildings arrive on site with plans and build instructions. You have the option of either erecting the building yourself or hiring a local general contractor to facilitate the build.
Outfitting Your Kennel
Filling out your kennel with the correct kennel-run areas is essential for a dog’s comfort and health, but what about the larger area? There are of course the basic needs that must be addressed: Lighting, cold water, shelter, proper ventilation, and cleaning.
To give the dog’s in your care the best experience, using multiple flooring options is recommended. In the general area, uncovered, poured concrete is the best floor surface to maintain a sanitary kennel. In cages and other areas of the enclosure, rubber matting works wonders for an older dog with joint issues.
Interior Finishing
Things such as cages & runs, water, ventilation, and flooring are necessities when opening a dog kennel. However, if you’re looking to go the extra mile for your guests, there are a few things you can accessorize the kennel with.
Air filtration will have to be considered. Most facilities now use a combination of both UV air filters and plasma filters to help remove airborne pathogens and viruses from the air as quickly and safely as possible.
Air conditioning & heating. Plan to have these installed professionally. You may also want to consider the option of underfloor radiant heating as this can usually be a more economical option and, as we all know, animals prefer laying on a heated surface. This would only be required for the indoor portion of the kennel/run.
Hot and cold running water will be required for the dog washing station.
Smoke detectors & emergency lighting will be required for potential fires and power outages
Drainage. Each run will need to be fitted with drainage for easy cleaning and sanitization.
Play areas are commonplace is most boarding facilities and other kennels, but those larger areas can be outfitted even further. Dog