DOG KENNEL (HOUSE)

For the convenience of the owner and the satisfaction of the dog, the dog should be provided it kennel.

THINGS YOU NEED TO NOTE WHEN CONSTRUCTING A DOG'S KENNEL.

1. Dog kennel should  be well built, ventilated and warm in winter and cool in summer.
2.The kennel must get adequate sun rays, it must have windows to facilitate the entry of sun rays.
3. Kennel door should open inward for safety.
4. The size of the kennel depends on thr size of the breed.
5. Each dog should have it own kennel. Dogs housed in the same kennel are likely to fight when it comes to feeding, who to be Master of kennel or high excitement.
6. The kennel must be constructed in a provision to allow the dog to jump, turn-around and change positions without any form of discomfort.
7. The kennel should be preferably be located near the residence of the owner.
8. The floor should be made of concrete in such a way so that cleaning ia easily done. It should dry quickly.

       KENNEL DIMENSION/BREED.

Small Breed: length 100 cm, width 75 cm, height 70 cm.

Medium Breed: Length 150 cm, width 100 cm, height 100 cm.

Large Breed: Length 250cm, width 200 cm, height 150cm.

          KENNEL MANAGEMENT

1. The floor of the kennel should be kept clean, neat, dry, and tidy.

2. It should be washed frequently with detergent. Sanitizer like Lysol  dettol can be used.

3. The kennel should be kept free from ticks, lice, flea e.t.c, through periodical use of insecticide and fly repellant spray. (Use under Vet. Or Specialist inspection). Note: overdose of the insecticide can lead to an instant death of your dog. Therefore, during such operation  the dog should be removed to some other places, so that it does not inhale or lick the insecticide.

4. Air fresher can be used to prevent doggy smell of the house.