Starting a Kennels Guide
Starting a Kennels - the Step by Step Guide
Running your own kennel or dog hotel can be a very rewarding experience. If you have some spare space for the kennel building, a love of dogs, and are happy to open your doors to the public, then starting a kennel business could be a great option.
Whether you are thinking of starting a small and exclusive dog hotel, or a larger scale commercial kennels, then Pedigree Pens can advise you on all aspects of the process. We’ve even written a handy guide to starting a kennel which you can download here.
We talk to people everyday about the process of setting up a kennel business and understand that for many it is a leap of faith into the unknown. We are always at the end of the phone (or email) and will help you every step of the way.
Choosing the right supplier for your kennel building is critical to getting it right first time. You need to make sure that you choose a company to partner with that will be on hand to answer questions and help to solve problems, and above all understands the needs of housing specifically for dogs.
There are many questions that are raised when you start to plan a new kennel business:
- How much space do I need for a kennel building?
- Do I need planning permission for a kennel building in my garden?
- How much will a new building cost?
- How long will it take to recoup my investment?
We can help answer any questions you may have and have produced a handy step-by-step guide which will help get you started.
Our informative guide, which is available to download now for FREE, is broken into 4 easy steps for you to follow throughout your journey to starting your kennel business.
Learn The Four Steps To Success:
- Step 1: Assessing viability of your kennel / dog hotel project
- Step 2: The costs involved and financing your kennel
- Step 3: Planning Permission
- Step 4: Planning and beyond
We hope you find our starting a kennel guide useful, and we will be happy to answer any questions you have about starting your kennel business.
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Pedigree Pens Ltd. have been manufacturing uPVC kennels and catteries since 1992 and have helped 100’s of cattery owners start successful cattery businesses.
Starting a kennel business can seem quite daunting, as it represents a change in life direction for many people and there is a lot to think about and organise.
However, if you break the process into steps it will seem less daunting and more manageable. This guide will help you approach starting a kennels in a clear and systematic way.
Start a Kennel Business: Four Steps
Step 1: Assessing viability of your kennel project
- Assessing the Likely-hood of you Obtaining Planning Permission
- What Size of Kennel to Operate
- Potential income
- Kennel Construction considerations
- Styles of Kennel / Dog Hotel
- Size of Units
Step 2: The costs involved and financing your kennels
- Costs Involved
- How to Finance your Kennels
Step 3: Planning Permission
- Plans of your Proposed kennels
- Where to Obtain Plans
- Planning Application Forms
- Important Considerations for Planning
- Other Considerations
Step 4: Planning and beyond
- Licensing your kennel / dog hotel
- Other Preparations
- Adding value to your kennel
- Advertising and Marketing
- Potential Customers
- Offline Advertising
- Online Advertising
