Animal Boarding (Home)

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Document No.

• Uniform reference no

• Name

• Address
  Address

• Telephone number

Inspection Details

• Do the premises appear to come within the provisions of section 5(1) of the Animal Boarding Establishments Act?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Is the applicant disqualified from keeping a boarding establishment under the provisions of section 1(2) of the Animal Boarding Establishment Act?

  Select YES NO N/A

  • YES
  • NO
  • N/A

• Comments

• For what number of Dogs does the licensee seek a licence?

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

• Reason for the inspection

• Has the applicant been supplied with a copy of the conditions, which may be attached to a Licence?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 1.1 Access area Unless otherwise stated, these conditions shall apply to all buildings and areas to which dogs have access and/or which are used in association with the boarding of dogs

• 1.2 Planning Normally planning permission will not be required for the home boarding of animals on the scale proposed, however, should complaints be received because of particular noise or odour problems, then the Council reserves the right to consider whether there has been a change of use which deserves a planning application to be submitted.

• 1.3 Public liability The Licensee must ensure that the establishment is covered by adequate and suitable public liability insurance and, where necessary, adequate and suitable employers liability insurance.

• 1.4 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 No dog registered under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 must be accepted for home boarding

• 1.5 Dangerous Wild Animal Act 1976 Dog hybrids registered under the Dangerous Wild Animal Act 1976 (eg Wolf Hybrids) are not to be accepted for home boarding.

• 1.6 Boarding arrangements Entire males and bitches in season or bitches due to be in season during the boarding, must not be boarded together or boarded with resident dogs. Puppies under 6 months of age must not be boarded with other dogs including resident dogs.

2. LIcence Display

• 2.1 Display of licence A copy of the licence and its associated conditions must be suitably displayed to the public in a prominent position in, on or about the premises or made available to each boarder

3. Numbers of Animals

• 3.1 Dogs to be boarded Only dogs from the same household may be boarded at any one time. Dogs must not be boarded with any cat, unless they normally live together in the same household.

• 3.2 Owner consent Where there is a resident dog or cat kept at the household, written consent from the owners of the boarded dog must be gained following a trial familiarisation session.

• 3.3 Presence of children The Licencee will be required to make an assessment of the risks of home boarding to include the risk to or caused by children who are likely to be at the property.

4. Construction

• Give a general overview of the house ie number of rooms, type etc Number of occupants including children Other animals

• Photos of premises, including outside area

  Media

• 4.1 Home as pets Dogs must live in the home as family pets. There must be no external construction of buildings, cages or runs.

• 4.2 Premises entrance The premises shall have its own entrance and must not have shared access e.g. Communal stairs

• 4.3 Light, space etc There must be adequate space, light, heat and ventilation for the dogs

• 4.4 Physical/chemical hazards As far as reasonably practicable all areas/rooms within the home to which boarded dogs have access, must have no physical or chemical hazards that may cause injury to dogs.

• 4.5 Space requirements There must be sufficient space available to be able to keep the dogs separately if required.

• 4.6 Suitable vehicle If a collection and delivery service is provided, a suitable vehicle with a dog guard or cage in the rear, must be provided.

5. Management

Training

• 5.1 Training policy A written training policy for staff must be provided. Systematic training of staff must be demonstrated to have been carried out.

Cleanliness

• 5.2 Cleanliness All areas where dogs have access to, including the kitchen, etc must be kept clean and free from accumulations of dirt and dust and must be kept in such a manner as to be conducive to maintenance of disease control and dog comfort.

• 5.3 Waste All excreta and soiled material must be removed from all areas used by dogs at least daily and more often if necessary. Disposal facilities for animal waste must be agreed with the Licensing Authority. Facilities must be provided for the proper reception, storage and disposal of all waste. Particular care should be taken to any segregate clinical waste arising from the treatment and handling of dogs with infectious diseases. The final route for all such waste shall comply with current waste regulations.

• 5.4 Waste disposal What arrangements are in place for disposal.

Food and Water Supplies

• 5.5 Food supply Discuss the arrangements for an adequate supply of suitable food as directed by the client.

• 5.6 Drinking water Fresh drinking water must be available at all times (unless advised otherwise by a veterinary surgeon) and the drinking vessel cleaned daily. The water must be changed at least twice a day.

• 5.7 Bedding Clients must be encouraged to provide each dog with its own bedding, bowls, grooming materials etc. These items must be cleaned regularly to prevent cross-infection. The Licensee however, should also be able to provide extra bedding material.

• 5.8 Eating/drinking vessel Where necessary, eating and drinking vessels must be provided, and where so, they must be capable of being easily cleansed and disinfected. Uncooked food and the remains of opened tins must be stored in covered, non-metal, leak proof containers in the fridge.

• 5.9 Bulk food All bulk supplies of food shall be slept in vermin proof containers.

Disease Control and Vaccination

• 5.10 Disease control Adequate precautions must be taken to prevent and control the spread of infectious and contagious disease and parasites amongst the dogs, staff and visitors.

• 5.11 Vaccinations Proof must be provided that boarded and resident dogs have current vaccinations against Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis (Canine adenovirus) Leptospirosis (L. Canicola and L. icterohaemorrhagicae) and Canine Parvovirus and other relevant diseases. The course of vaccination must have been coveted at least four weeks before the first day of boarding or in accordance with manufacturers instructions. A record that this proof has been supplied must be kept on-site throughout the period that e dog is boarded.

• 5.12 Vet Advice from a veterinary surgeon must be sought In case of signs of disease, injury or illness. Where any dog is sick or injured, any instructions for its treatment, which have been given by a veterinary surgeon, must be strictly followed.

• 5.13 First aid A well-stocked first aid kit suitable for use on dogs must be available and accessible on site.

• 5.14 Veterinary practice The Licensee must be registered with a veterinary practice than can provide 24 hour help and advice. The clients own veterinary practice must be known and consulted if necessary.

• 5.15 Fleas and ticks Precautions must be taken to prevent the spread of fleas, ticks, intestinal parasites and other parasites in both boarded and resident dogs. Proof must be maintained of all routine and emergency treatment for parasites.

• 5.16 Flea prevention The premises shall be regularly treated for fleas and parasites with a veterinary recommended product.

• 5.17 Cleaning substances Veterinary advice must be sought in relation to cleaning substances so that they, or their fumes cannot be harmful to an animal.

Isolation and Contagious Disease Outbreak

• 5.18 Isolation Dogs showing signs of any disease or illness shall isolated from any other dogs, until veterinary advice is obtained. There must be sufficient facilities within the licensed premises to ensure effective separation of any sick animal.

• 5.19 Informing licensing authority The Licensee must inform the Licensing Authority on the next working day, If a dog has developed an infectious disease.

• 5.20 Quarantine period Following an episode of infectious disease during any stay, the premises must undergo a reasonable quarantine period before new boarders are admitted. This period will be specified by the licensing Authority as agreed with their authorised veterinary surgeon

• 5.21 Animal death The Licensing Authority must be informed of any animal death on the premises. The Licensee must make arrangements for the body to be stored at a veterinary surgeons premises until the owners return.

Register

• 5.22 Register A register must be kept of all dogs boarded. The information kept must include the following: - date of arrival - name of dog, any identification system such as microchip number, tattoo - description, breed, age and gender of dog - name and address and telephone number of owners or keeper - name, address and telephone number of contact person whilst boarded - name, address and telephone number of dog's veterinary surgeon - anticipated and actual date of departure - proof of current vaccinations, medical history and requirements - health, welfare, nutrition and exercise requirements

• 5.23 Register inspection Such a register is to be available for inspection at all times by an officer of the licensing authority/veterinary surgeon.

• 5.24 Register availablity The register must be kept readily available for a minimum of 2 years and kept in such a manner as to allow an authorised officer easy access to such information.

• 5.25 Medication If medication is to be administered, this must be recorded.

• 5.26 Back up of register Where records are computerised, a back up copy must be kept. The register must also be available to key members of staff of the establishment at all times.

Supervision

• 5.27 Supervision A fit and proper person with relevant experience must always be present to exercise supervision and deal with emergencies wherever dogs are boarded at the premises. This person must not have any conviction or formal cautions of any animal welfare related offence.

• 5.28 Unattendence Dogs must be visited at regular intervals, as necessary for their health, safety and welfare, and must not be left unattended for longer than 3 hrs at a time and then not on a regular basis.

• 5.29 Children No home where there are children under 5 years of age will be licensed.

• 5.30 Dog walking Only people over 16 years of age are allowed to walk dogs in public places.

Exercise

• 5.31 Dogs excercise Dogs must be exercised in accordance with their owner's wishes. If dogs are taken off the premises, they must be kept on leads unless with the owners written permission.

• 5.32 Outside area/s There must be direct access to a suitable outside area. The garden/area must be for use by the homeowner (not shared with other residents). The area must be kept clean.

• 5.33 Outside area security The exercise/garden area of the premises and any other area to which the boarded dogs have access, must be totally secure and safe. Fencing must be adequate to offer security to prevent escape and be kept safe, with no dangerous sharp objects or protrusions. Gates must be able to be locked.

• 5.34 Pond If there is a pond, it must be covered to avoid drowning.

• 5.35 Collar Dogs must wear a collar and identity tag during their time in boarding. The tag must display the name, address and telephone number of the boarding premises.

• 5.36 Lost dog The LIcensing Authority must be informed on the next working day if a dog is lost.

Fire/Emergency Precautions

• 5.37 Fire Appropriate steps must be taken for the protection of the dogs in case of fire or other emergencies

• 5.38 Dog location The occupier of the property must be aware of the location of the dogs in the property, at all times.

• 5.39 Sleeping area Careful consideration needs to be given to a sleeping area for dogs to ensure that they can easily be evacuated in the event of a fire, without putting the occupiers of the property at risk.

• 5.40 Fire warning A fire warning procedure and emergency evacuation plan, including details of where dogs are to be evacuated to, in the event of a fire or other emergency, must be drawn up brought to the attention of those involved in the home boarding arrangements and/or displayed in a prominent place on the premises. The licensee must have suitable arrangements for the temporary boarding of dogs in the event that the licensed premise is rendered uninhabitable.

• 5.41 Smoke detectors Fire detection equipment must be provided in accordance with general advice given by a fire safety officer. The home must have at least 2 working smoke detectors located at the top and bottom of the staircase, or other appropriate location.

• 5.42 Doors All doors to rooms must be kept shut at night.

• 5.43 Electrics All electrical installations and appliances must be maintained in a safe condition. No dog must be left in a room with loose or trailing cables or wires.

• 5.44 Heating All heating appliances must be free of risk of fire as is reasonably a practicable. There must be no use of freestanding gas or oil appliances.

• 5.45 Spare keys A relative, friend or neighbour within 5 minutes travelling time must have a spare set of keys and access to the premises in case of an emergency. These details must be made available to the Licensing Authority.

General Report of Inspection

• In your opinion should a licence to keep a boarding establishment be issued?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• On what grounds do you consider a licence should not be issued?

• When do you recommend re-inspection should be carried out?

• Signature of applicant

  Sign

• Date and time

  Date

• Inspecting Officer

  Select Fiona Paul

  • Fiona
  • Paul

• Signature of inspecting officer

  Sign

• Date and time

  Date