Running Your Own Boarding Kennels
The Complete Guide to Kennel & Cattery Management
Revised 4th Edition July 2008
by David Cavill
£17.99 Paperback 9780749453305 192 pages
"A splendid book which should answer all the questions new and prospective kennel owners want to know." - The National Dog Owners' Association
"An absolute goldmine of information, guidance and common sense….an invaluable reference book." - Kennel Gazette
"Informative and well researched.....it is highly recommended." - Our Dogs
- The only guide available on this subject & written by an animal care expert
- Practical step-by-step advice given on everything from location to kennel staff
- Fully revised and up-to-date with changes in the law
Those who love animals often aspire to earning a living through looking after them. This fully revised and expanded new edition can help turn that dream into a reality. Based on the original work by Sheila Zabawa, this new edition by animal care expert David Cavill provides comprehensive advice on every aspect of running a boarding kennel or cattery, including:
- Finding your property;
- Boarding fees and licenses;
- Finance and running costs;
- Health issues;
- Feeding the boarders;
- Exercise and grooming;
- Kennel staff and buildings;
- Marketing and expanding your business.
There is also a new section on ancillary services such as dog walking, pet sitting and
home boarding.
With an increasing demand for quality kennel accommodation for dogs and cats, a good boarding kennel is a sound investment and can provide a healthy income if run efficiently. This guide, the only one of its kind available, is essential reading for anyone who is considering starting out in the business.
