Quite frequently I receive enquiries for puppy or doggy day care and more seasonally, for home boarding in my own home.Unfortunately for many different reasons, I do not provide these services, but the main and possibly the most important reason from your, the client’s, perspective that I don’t offer these services is because I am not licenced to provide them.
Dog day care and home boarding are currently regulated under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 and Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006, and come under the guidance of our local authority.
The Dog Wardens at the Environmental Health Department, Aberdeenshire Council are the licence issuers for this area, and they hold a list of approved dog day care and home boarding facilities.
The licencing application process is detailed and includes veterinary inspections as well as requirements for procedures including, but not limited to: the animal has suitable accommodation and bedding; dietary needs are met; adequate and appropriate exercise plan is in place; measures are in place to control infectious disease including isolation areas; administrative requirements such as detailed record keeping; appropriate business insurance cover.
The licence holder must also display their valid licence in a prominent area at their premises. The above mentioned regulation also applies to the more traditional kennel and cattery establishments. So please, always check with your service provider that they are licenced for the services they offer and if in any doubt, check with the Dog Wardens at Aberdeenshire Council.
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