Kennels All the kennels are block built with concrete tiled apex roofs and galvanised steel and weld-mesh concreted runs. Each block of 10 or 11 kennels has an adjoining grassed exercise area approximately 20 x 60 feet. Dogs are walked on-lead within our grounds or on local footpaths (where appropriate). Large kennels Sleeping areas are 5 x 7 feet, full height with constant access to 5 x 20 feet concreted run. Each kennel has natural and artificial light and individual dull-emitter heating. The corridors have thematically controlled heating. Dogs are provided with plastic beds and vet-bedding unless owners prefer to bring their dogs own bedding. We also provide rawhide chews and toys and owners may also leave toys if they are safe to leave with the dog unsupervised. Small kennels Similar to large kennels in construction but with sleeping areas of 3 x 5 feet and runs of 3 x 10 feet. Kennel Routine It is probably unrealistic to expect dogs in kennels to get their normal amount of exercise although we suspect some may get more when they are with us. We have devised a routine that we believe is in the dogs’ best interest whilst they stay with us. We let the dogs individually into the exercise areas between 5 and 7 times a day starting at about 7am and sometimes finishing about 1am the next morning. They get 5 to 10 minutes each during which time their runs are checked and cleaned as necessary and we spend time playing or otherwise interacting with the dog. We prefer to feed twice per day and we usually take each dog for a short on lead walk or period in our play area – just for a change of scenery! So on average we interact with each dog at least 9 times a day. Feeding It is usually best to try and keep the dog on its normal diet whilst it is in the kennels and we stock most of the popular quality brands. Owners can supply their own food if they wish. We do not stock prescription foods. Medication We are happy to administer medication including insulin injections etc. Veterinary Attention If, in our opinion, the dog needs to see a vet we will in a non-urgent situation normally take it to your own vet. In an emergency we will use Tiptree Veterinary Centre.