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Licensed Activity: DEFRA Compliant

Kennels Boarding & Dog Hotel Documents

Kennels boarding is a licensed activity. Our documentation bundles cover everything from client onboarding to DEFRA inspection readiness, including staff handbooks, operations manuals, biosecurity policies, and full licensing application support.

DEFRA Animal Welfare Licensing UK Employment Law (ACAS) Biosecurity & Disease Control Instant Download

DEFRA 5-Star Aligned

Full compliance with Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018

Kennels & Dog Hotels

Documents cover both traditional kennels and boutique dog hotel operations

Staff & Employment Law

Employee handbook, training records, and ACAS-compliant HR documentation

Comprehensive Legal Cover

XL Bully/DDA, Force Majeure, Brucellus Canis, GDPR, and livestock protection included

Kennels Boarding is a Licensed Activity under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018

You must hold a licence from your local council. Our Licensing Standard Operations Manual and Support bundles are designed to help you achieve and maintain a 5-star rating.

Foundation Bundles

Core client-facing and operational documents for day-to-day business management.

The Smart Start

Kennels Starter Kit

£17

Core documents to get up and running quickly. The essential foundation for any new kennels business.

What's Included

Client & Pet Information Onboarding Form
Terms & Conditions (Rulebook)

Foundation documents

Business Essentials Bundle

£37

Core client-facing legal and operational documents. Everything you need to onboard clients and run your kennels professionally.

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What's Included

Client & Pet Information Onboarding Form
Master Consents & Permissions Form
Repeat Booking Form
Terms and Conditions (Rulebook)

Operational excellence

Professionals Bundle

£37

Advanced operational documents, overnight check sheets, medication logs, and staff training frameworks for kennels.

What's Included

Overnight Check Sheets & Daily Logs
Medication Administration Records
Staff Training & Induction Materials
Career Progression Frameworks

Licensing Documentation

Flagship Product

The Licensing Standard Operations Manual

Elevate Your Standards: The Definitive Licensing Standard Operations Manual

In the professional dog care sector, excellence is never an accident. It is the result of rigorous systems and unwavering standards. Whether you are preparing for a local authority inspection or scaling your business, your operations need to be beyond reproach.

Our Licensing Standard Operations Manual is a comprehensive, 200-page blueprint designed to take the guesswork out of compliance. It provides a "gold standard" framework that ensures your business remains safe, legal, and highly efficient.

What's Inside: 13 Pillars of Operational Excellence

Part 0: Manual Administration: how to maintain and update your core operating procedures
Part 1: Governance and Legal Framework: ensuring your business sits on a rock-solid legal foundation
Part 2: Staffing and Training: building a team that is skilled, compliant, and motivated
Part 3: Premises and Environment: optimising your physical space for safety and flow

100% Customisable

While we provide the 'Gold Standard' foundation, you have total control to tweak, refine, and adapt the content to reflect your unique local authority requirements and specific premises.

Plug-and-Play Appendices

All forms and templates are ready for your branding and immediate use. No blank placeholders, no guesswork.

Corporate-Level Detail

With over 40 years of service-sector expertise behind our methods, we provide the level of detail usually reserved for major corporations, tailored specifically for the dog care industry.

£79

Microsoft Word, instant download

Inspection Ready

Licensing Support Bundle

Supplementary compliance documents to prepare for and maintain your licensing inspection rating. The ideal companion to the Licensing Standard Operations Manual.

What's Included

Pre-Inspection Preparation Checklist
Staff Competency & Training Records
Health & Safety Policy Suite
GDPR Compliance Documentation

£67

Microsoft Word, instant download

Best Value

Complete Bundle

The complete business-in-a-box for kennels operators. Includes the Licensing Standard Operations Manual, Licensing Support Bundle, Business Essentials Bundle, and Professionals Bundle. Everything you need from day one to inspection day.

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