Kennels are important for a wide variety of reasons. Pet owners frequently need them as boarding facilities during vacations, periods of upheaval or transition or whenever it becomes impractical for a cat or dog to be left at home. Serious enthusiasts need practical facilities for dealing with multiple animals and turn to kenneling to meet their requirements. Hobby kennels frequently become professional ventures offering boarding and grooming services while others are begun as businesses stressing pet boarding or housing show animals. If you have a serious interest in kennels, this valuable reference, by one of America's most respected authorities on the subject, will be your indispensible guide whether you are building, buying or converting part of your home as an animal environment.

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. Running your own Boarding Kennels, the only guide of its kind available, is essential reading for anyone who is considering starting out in the business. This new edition by animal care expert David Cavill provides advice on every aspect of running a boarding kennel. With an exhaustive breadth of detail it covers every related topic, including: boarding fees, raising finance, insurance, kennel cleaning, dangerous dogs, types of food, exercise, grooming, beds and towels, staff training, accommodation, advertising, puppy and kitten rearing, and product sales. Comprehensive and unique, Running your own Boarding Kennels also includes information on ancillary services such as dog-walking, pet sitting and home boarding.

Providing top-quality care for pets has now become a highly competitive and profitable business. To become successful, a prospective kennel owner must know how to select or design a suitable facility. This involves knowing about real estate, architecture, construction, enclosures, materials, fencing, plumbing, heating, lighting, air-conditioning, waste disposal, supplies, and the challenges involved in day-to-day operations with the pets and staff. Now included in this indispensable guide to kennel management are architectural plans for eleven different kennel layouts and designs. Updated for 2005 and beyond, pet industry authority, Sam Kohl, provides you with all the essential information you need to own, operate, and manage a world-class boarding kennel. ALSO AVAILABLE:-- THE ALL BREED DOG GROOMING GUIDE by Sam Kohl, (Illus.) 416p, 2002 pap. 49.95 (0-9646072-4-7) Aaronco- THE BUSINESS GUIDE TO PET GROOMING by Sam Kohl, (Illus.color) 336p. 2005 hard cover, 69.95 (0-9646072-9-8) Aaronco- THE CAT GROOMING GUIDE by Sam Kohl, (Illus.) 152p. 2004 pap. 34.95 (0-9646072-6-3) Aaronco- THE MUTT STYLING GUIDE by Chrissy Thompson, (Illus.) 251p. 2005 pap. 39.95 (0-9646072-8-X) Aaronco- ALL ABOUT DOG SHOWS by Sam Kohl, (Illus.) 144p, 2003 pap.15.95 (0-9646072-5-5) Aaronco-- TO ORDER: AARONCO, 248 W. Old Country Rd., Hicksville, NY 11801. 516-942-4333 or FAX: 516-942-5471.

Sarah Clark created a dog boarding kennel in the middle of nowhere that drew clients from as far away as 100 miles. Now she wants to tell you how you can succeed with your dog boarding business. In this new, expanded 2nd edition, she has added even more advice on understanding your local dog community, starting your business, and marketing your business. Dog boarding is one of the few fields where you can start and launch a successful business with a small cash outlay. Sarah understands that your resources may be limited, just as hers were, but that doesn't mean your dog boarding business can't be successful. In these pages you'll discover how to: Decide if this is the right business for you Design your kennel Implement your design Handle day-to-day operations Create a business with staying power How to Start Your Dog Boarding Business is an inside look at the details of running a pet boarding facility. Sarah takes you from sketching the possibilities where you are, to building your kennel, to running your business. If you are thinking about boarding dogs, this book is where to start! In her pet boarding business, Sarah boarded over 45 different dog breeds, in addition to countless mixed breed dogs. She has been a pet parent to a black Lab, three Golden Retrievers, two Cairn Terriers, two Rottweilers, a Samoyed, and a Shih Tzu. And three cats. Like dogs? Want to own your own business? If you answered yes to both questions, Sarah Clark may have your answer. From the reviews: "Excellent entry level book." "All around great information." "This book helps you avoid costly mistakes." Get your copy of How to Start Your Dog Boarding Business now!

Running your own Boarding Kennels is the only guide of its kind which looks at every aspect of running a boarding kennels or cattery, from selecting premises to feeding boaders.