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CONTENTS
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Foreword
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Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- David Key
- Aim of This Book and Website
- Care and Management
- Create Your Perfect Kennels
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1: Today's Demands
- Why Quality Kennel Design is Essential
- The Demand for Quality and Caring Kennels
- Case Study: The Personal Touch
- Property, Land and Building Costs
- Kennels only, or Cattery Too?
- Income and Deciding on the Number of Kennels
- Case Study: Putting on the Ritz
- How Kennels Describe Themselves
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2: Purchase and Planning
- What You must Comply With
- Site Location
- Purchase of an Existing Business
- Buying a Kennels Business
- Selling a Kennels Business
- Purchase of a Brownfield or Greenfield Site
- Planning/Zoning Permission
- How Design Issues Can Help Your Application
- Enforcement of Planning Control
- Site Purchase
- Landscaping and Trees Near Buildings
- Common, Costly Errors to be Avoided
- Case Study: Location, Location, Location
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3: Noise
- Acoustic Measures
- Unit of Noise Measurement
- Noise Impact Assessment
- Noise Abatement Notice
- Case Study: Peace and Quiet with the Wow factor
- What Can You Do?
- Measures to Mitigate the Impact of Noise
- Practical Measures to Mitigate Noise Levels (Internally)
- Practical Measures to Mitigate Noise Levels (Externally)
- Case Study: A Quiet Life
- Local Authority Planning Guidance regarding Noise Issues
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4: Site Requirements
- Aspect and Site Layout
- Appearance
- Future Expansion
- Security and Public Access Areas
- Car Parking
- Refuse Area
- Incinerator
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5: Dog Welfare
- Dog Welfare Requirements in Kennels
- Dog Welfare
- Emotional and Physical Needs
- Why Reducing Stress is So Important
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6: Legislation
- Kennels Licence regulations
- Temperature
- Suggested Minimum Kennel Sizes
- Case Study: 21st Century Dog Apartments
- The Trend Towards Larger Accommodation
- Case Study: Large Suite Accommodation
- Statutory Legislation
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7: Kennel styles And designs
- Drawing Detail Information
- Kennel Styles and Designs
- Corridors and Walkways
- Indoor Kennels
- Outdoor Kennels
- Semi-outdoor Kennels
- Single Line Design
- Double Line Design
- Circular Design
- Summary for Modern Kennels
- Professional Design and Advice
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8: Ancillary Buildings
- Ancillary Buildings
- Reception
- Laundry
- Grooming
- Veterinary
- Hydrotherapy
- Storage
- Holding Kennels
- Admissions Kennels
- Isolation
- Socialisation/Rehoming Areas and Home-like Rooms
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9: Project Management
- Managing Building Projects and Contractors
- Long-term Costs
- Project Development Costs
- Why Projects Go Wrong
- Professional Project Management and Architecture
- Case Study: A Big Project
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10: Construction Materials
- External Construction Material Choices
- Building Construction Materials
- Prefabricated Units
- Case Study: A Winning Combination for Dogs and People
- UPVC Accommodation
- Steel and Timber frame Buildings
- Brick, Stone, Block and Poured Concrete
- Conversions of Existing Buildings
- Case Study: Building Conversion
- Roof Coverings
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11: Thermal Insulation
- Thermal Insulation – Warmth and Cooling
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12: Finishing Materials
- Floor finish Considerations
- Cleaning System Compatibility
- Floor Slope
- Flooring Choices
- Why Floors Fail
- Kennel Dividing Walls and Partitions
- Walling Finishes for Brick and Block Buildings
- Kennel Frontage and Doors
- Door Framing Systems
- Infill Systems for Door Frames
- Sliding Hatches
- Full Height Doors
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13: Environment Control
- Environment Control
- Lighting
- Heating and Cooling Systems
- Air Conditioning
- Green Energy
- Ventilation
- Ventilation Systems
- My Preferred System
- Condensation (Dehumidification)
- Risk of Disease – Increasing and Reducing Factors
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14: Environment Enrichment
- Why Enrich the Environment?
- The Importance of Getting Dogs out of the Kennels
- Contact and Interaction with familiar faces
- Hiding/Somewhere to feel Safe and Relax
- Provide Different Levels and Vantage Points
- Provide Choices and Interest
- Encouraging Dogs to Use All Their Senses
- Settling In
- Case Study: Making A Difference
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15: Drainage, Kitchen, Cleaning
- Kennels Drainage Systems
- Channel Gratings
- Kitchen Facilities
- Food Preparation, Cleaning and Sink units
- Hot Water
- The Difference Between Cleaning and Disinfection
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16: Utility and Service Providers
- Main Utility and Service Supplies
- Heating
- Water Supply
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17: Environmental Legislation
- Environmental Legislation
- Foul Water Disposal
- Water Supply regulations
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18: Making It Yours
Making It Yours
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