Boarding Kennel Management

Contents
Dedication About the Author Other Books Published by AARONCO Acknowledgments Photo Credits Foreword		Chapter 6: Sanitation
		Building in Good Sanitation Bedding Disinfecting Waste Disposal Insect Control
Chapter 1: Establishing a Kennel		Chapter 7: Medical Problems
The Successful Boarding Kennel Proprietor Building Versus Buying Financing Choosing a Good Location How Large Shoule a Kennel Be? Naming a Kennel		Recognizing Sick Dogs and Cats Treatment of Sick Animals First Aid Relations with Veterinarians Nursing Sick Animals Caring for Chronic Problems Environmental Threats to Health
Chapter 2: Kennel Design & Construction		Chapter 8: Establishing a Kennel
The Basic Components of a Kennel Types of Kennel Layouts Portable Cage Unit Dimensions Swing Gate Dimensions Constsruction: Materials, Labor, Costs Energy Sources Environmental Controls Water & Drainage Systems Lighting & Communications Security		External Parasites Internal Parasites Viruses Bacteria Fungal Diseases Gastric Dilation-Torsion
Chapter 3: Support Areas		Chapter 9: Feeding
Kitchen Operation Storage Areas Grooming & Training Areas Reception Area; Pet Supplies Staff Areas		Nutrition Mixing the Animals' Food Size and Timing of Meals Feeding Problems Equipment Checking Pets In
Chapter 4: Accommodations for Animals		Chapter 10: General Operation
Primary Enclosures Runs-Arrangement & Layout Materials & Construction of Runs Isolation Area The Cattery		Sample Pet Registration Agreement Pet Pick-Up and Delivery Boarding Problems Administration Bookkeeping and Record Keeping Insurance Kennel Staff Attracting New Customers Advertising Customer Relations
Chapter 5: Fences
Types of Fencing Mesh Sizes Used in Chain Link FencingRun Dividers Escape Precautions
		Suggested Reading Architects Manufacturers


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Boarding Kennel Management
by Sam Kohl
	2nd Edition 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. Establishing good customer relations, prevention and treatment of common pet diseases, preparation of nutritious food, and increasing kennel profits by offering additional pet services are all emphasized. In this updated second edition, pet industry authority, Sam Kohl, provides you with all the essential information you will need to own, operate, and manage a world-class boarding kennel. Price - $29.95 Qty: