CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 03
l Dog welfare in a kennel environment 03
l The main legal requirements 04
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE 05
GENERAL POINTS OF GOOD PRACTICE 05
THE FIVE WELFARE NEEDS
1. Environment: Making sure dogs have a suitable place to live 06
2. Diet: Making sure dogs have a healthy diet 11
3. Behaviour: Making sure dogs behave normally 12
4. Company: Making sure dogs have the company they need 16
5. Health: Making sure dogs are protected from pain, suffering
injury and disease 18
FURTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION 21
REFERENCES 21
APPENDICES:
l Appendix I: Dealing with pregnant bitches and puppies 22
l Appendix II: Environmental enrichment 23
l Appendix III: Behaviour experts 26
l Appendix IV: Muzzle training 26
l Appendix V: Examples of record sheets 27
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This guide to good practice aims to provide kennel owners/managers and seizing authorities with advice on meeting and protecting
the welfare needs of seized dogs as well as setting out the minimum standards kennels need to meet to comply with current law as
it relates to England (see page 5, 'How to use this guide'). Please note, however, that this document is for guidance only and we strongly
recommend that seizing authorities check legislation for themselves to ensure they are familiar with the requirements.