Running Your Own Boarding Kennels: The Complete Guide to Kennel and Cattery Management

Running Your Own Boarding Kennels: The Complete Guide to Kennel and Cattery Management

by David Cavill (Author)

Synopsis

Praise and Reviews 'An absolute goldmine of information, guidance and common sense... an invaluable reference book' Kennel Gazette 'Highly informative and well researched ... it is highly recommended' Dogs Monthly 'A splendid book which should answer all the questions new and prospective kennel owners want to ask' Our Dogs Those who love animals often aspire to earning a living through looking after them. This book can help turn that dream into a reality. Fully revised and updated by animal care expert David Cavill, based on the original work by Sheila Zabawa, this new edition provides comprehensive advice on every aspect of running a boarding kennel, including: finding a property; statutory requirements; finance and running costs; health matters; feeding the boarders; kennel staff; kennel buildings; marketing the business. With an increasing demand for quality kennel accommodation for dogs and cats, a good boarding kennel is a sound investment and can provide a good income if run efficiently. This guide, the only one of its kind available, is essential reading for anyone who is starting out in the business and no one should consider running a boarding kennel until they have read it thoroughly.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Edition: 3
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 15 Dec 2001

ISBN 10: 074943676X
ISBN 13: 9780749436766

Media Reviews
'An absolute goldmine of information, guidance and common sense....an invaluable reference book' Kennel Gazette
Author Bio
David Cavill David Cavill is an experienced writer and broadcaster on all subjects related to companion animals. An acknowledged expert, he owns and publishes Dogs Monthly and is the founder of the Animal Care College, which provides courses in all aspects of animal care. Currently a consultant to the animal care industry, he has an extensive background in kennel management, having owned and run a small boarding kennel and cattery and managed a large establishment that included a grooming salon. Until recently he was joint Manager of Bell Mead, the country kennel of Battersea Dogs` Home.