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The Dogs (Guard Dog Kennels) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013
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Regulation 5
SCHEDULE Construction and operation of guard dog kennels
1. The premises of the guard dog kennels shall be of durable construction, shall be capable of being cleansed and disinfected, shall be of suitable size for the number of occupants and shall include exercising facilities.
2. The premises shall have an adequate water supply and adequate drainage.
3. The premises shall be adequately lighted, shall have adequate ventilation and be so constructed as to prevent the dogs therein being adversely affected by extremes of temperature.
4. Accommodation shall be constructed, and enclosed to the extent necessary to prevent the escape of any dog kept therein, and to afford maximum protection to the public.
5. Each dog shall be housed in a single kennel which shall include a sleeping area and each kennel shall be of the minimum dimensions 3.04m in length by 1.82m in breadth by 1.35m in height.
6. Dogs shall be supplied with food suitable to their needs and clean drinking water shall be provided for them at all times.
7. Adequate clean bedding shall be provided for each dog and shall be renewed when soiled.
8. Dogs shall be adequately exercised, and visited by the keeper of the guard dog kennels or an attendant at suitable intervals.
9. No dog shall be exposed continually to direct sunlight.
10. Dogs shall receive any necessary veterinary treatment, including vaccinations.
11. All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent and control the spread of infectious or contagious diseases among the dogs including the provision of adequate isolation facilities in which dogs found to be sick must be immediately placed and retained pending veterinary treatment.
12. All appropriate and necessary steps, consistent with the protection of persons, shall be taken to ensure the safe extrication of the dogs from the premises in the case of fire or other emergency.
13. The name, address and telephone number of the keeper of the guard dog kennels shall be kept constantly displayed in a prominent position on the outside of the guard dog kennels.
14. Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph 12 instructions as to action to be taken in the event of fire or other emergency, with particular reference to the safe extrication of the dogs kept there, shall be kept constantly displayed in a prominent position on the outside of the guard dog kennels.
15. A notice containing a warning that a guard dog is present shall be clearly exhibited at each entrance to the guard dog kennels.
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