There must be space for staff, dogs, delivery personnel, veterinarians and visitors to come and go while minimizing the risk of contamination from section to section.- A contingency plan needs to be in place to respond to emergency situations, such as a parasitic or infectious outbreak;- Prevailing winds should be taken into consideration;- The facility must be easy to maintain and cost-effective;- Disturbances must be kept to a minimum;- Space may be added for otheractivities, such as boarding, training or grooming;- The kennel must be able to expand in order to meet demand;- Evacuation plans need to be in place in case of fire.
Before putting the design down on paper, it is helpful to think through the daily process of raising dogs. This form of "dynamic design" can be very useful. Priority must be given to preventing the spread of infection. Certain areas should be as far apart as possible. For example, the nursery should not be near the infirmary.
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