How to Build a Dog Boarding Kennel
Building a dog boarding kennel is not an easy task. You need to make sure the facility is built properly with fencing, as well as making your own forms for customers to fill out to release you of a liability. Additionally, you will want to educate yourself about the different dog breeds and their temperaments.
Items Needed
- Money
- Facilities
- Exercise space
- Food
- Toys
- Find funding to build the dog kennel, because you are going to need a small building large enough to hold several dogs plus their pens at once in order to make money. You will need space for the dogs to run on and exercise, and a place for the dogs to sleep and eat. Funding can come from yourself, family, friends, or try taking a loan.
- Rent a building to create the facility or build one. The building should be pet friendly and safe and good lighting. On the outside of the building you should have fencing and runs for the dogs to play and exercise. Buy plenty of toys for the dogs, and if you are not going to have the owners supply the dog’s food, then you will need to buy a lot of dog food.
- Make release and liability forms to protect yourself in case of accidents or if a pet gets hurt in your care. The most important form allows you to take the dog to a veterinarian for medical treatment if needed.
- Create advertising for the kennel to build your business up. You can make fliers, advertise online, or even in newspapers. Make business cards and hand them out to everyone, especially friends and family. Network with vet offices to see if they will send you customers.