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d) Spot cleaning is permitted so long as it doesn't pose a risk
to the dog's health and each kennel must be deep cleaned
with an appropriate disinfectant (see section 5.2c) when the
dog permanently vacates the kennel.
5.3 Husbandry routines
a) Dogs must always have access to a dry, clean area and be able
to avoid wet floors after cleaning. This could be achieved
through the provision of a sleeping platform (see section 1.2a).
b) Husbandry procedures should have a consistent daily pattern
so that they are predictable to the dogs.
c) Dogs housed in kennels must be removed during high-
pressure and steam cleaning and any other cleaning
procedures likely to be frightening.
d) Staff should avoid confining dogs to areas within the
kennel when cleaning the kennel as this can result in
fearful behaviour.
e) Adult dogs should be given the opportunity to toilet regularly
outside the space in which they are kept (e.g. their kennel).
f) When removing individual dogs from kennels, staff should
try to minimise disturbance to dogs in neighbouring kennels.
For example, when leaving the kennel accommodation,
staff should choose the exit that passes the fewest dogs
(see also section 1.2c).
5.4 Isolation facilities
a) Each establishment should provide isolation facilities that
are physically isolated from all other dog housing.
b) Veterinary advice must be sought for any animal with a
potentially infectious disease. Where advised, the dog should
be isolated immediately and the procedure documented.
c) Procedures must be in place, and understood by all staff, to
prevent the spread of infectious disease between isolated
animals and the other dogs.
d) Procedures for quarantining new arrivals should be devised
in consultation with a veterinary surgeon. When new arrivals
show any signs of disease, veterinary advice should be sought
before they are mixed with other dogs.
5.5 Identification
a) All dogs must be easily identifiable and, whenever
possible, microchipped.
b) There must be a system in place to ensure the correct
identification of the dogs housed.
c) Each kennel must be clearly and permanently numbered
and must carry a notice that details relevant information
(see the example of a daily care sheet in Appendix V for an
example of the type of information that should be recorded).
SPOT CLEANING
The daily use of disinfectant can be stressful for dogs as it
removes familiar scents from their environment. In some
cases it can lead to increased marking as dogs re-mark
their territory. It is therefore recommended that the
daily use of disinfectant is avoided with spot cleaning to
remove urine and faeces as required so long as it doesn't
pose a risk to the dog's health. A deep cleaning must
occur at the change of occupancy.