Dog kennels provide pets with a home away from home.
When traveling, dog lovers want to leave their pets in good hands. They will pay $15 to $40 a day (2010 prices) to assure their pet's comfort. (See References 3) Providing dogs with a cozy home away from home can provide you with a comfortable income. It's rewarding to know that you're providing a valuable service to pet lovers and the pets who mean so much to them.
Instructions
1. Obtain the proper zoning and licensing for your kennel. Your local zoning office will inform you on zoning regulations for kennels. It's important to ascertain the legal zoning laws before purchasing or leasing property to build your kennels on. Local jurisdictions have specific zoning, and health and safety regulations owners must follow to ensure the safety of the dogs as well as protecting the integrity of non-commercial areas.
2. Find your location. Now that you know where you can operate your kennel, you're ready to seek out a location. Pet owners will pay more for kennels that allow their dogs room to roam. Make sure you look for an area where your occupants can spread out and get plenty of exercise.
3. Find an area that can be fenced in. Flower shop owner Carolyn Mellon says one of the most heartbreaking things she witnessed every year for about 15 years was the kennels next door to her shop lose about one to two dogs a year while the kennel attendants took them to exercise in an open lot.(Reference 2) "The owner would be devastated you can't give him his dog back." The kennel was finally forced to move to a larger, fenced-in property. Make sure your area is appropriate to protect dogs from getting loose or running into busy traffic.
4. Keep an accurate account of the cost of doing business. That includes your overhead, rent, utilities and the cost of the kennels. Keep account of office supplies, computer equipment, dog food, labor and other expenses. Use business plan software to calculate costs. You need an accurate picture of how much your start-up and day-to-day operation will cost to run.
5. Protect your occupants and your bottom line. Seek local legal advice to create a contract to protect the safety of the pets as well as your business. Make sure your boarder's owners provide proof of shots and keep copies of those records. Call local veterinary clinics and hire an on-call veterinarian so you'll be prepared should an emergency arise, advises Mario Migliorini, author of Kennel Building and Management. (Reference 1)
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