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Agreed done but there should have been some other or more comment boxes as none of some answers were entirely appropriate

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ours dogs pee smells but not them.

I have three entire males and they never smell, one occasionally pees on the back of a front foot but even that wears of quickly

Yes on of the hardest things to try and work out is income. You can go from turning people away to a couple of dogs in days. It also depends on how many boarding kennels are in your area. If there are a numebr close togetehr you may have less dogs in slower periods than if there is only a couple of smaller kennels. It also depends on if you had to purchase land, get all necessary permits - every form you hand into the shire council costs $250 - and then the costs of building. there are always things you don't think of. Also would you get a builder to build it or would you do a lot yourself? We couldn't have afforded to do ours had we required a builder. We were up to $150 K and that was only for the concrete shed and septics, no gyprocking, or any runs built, insulation etc, never mind outside yards. How you actually set up your runs can also affect cost. If you wanted a groomer you would need a room with space to hold grooming dogs - incase long term boarding was full - plus all grooming gear so would need a specific room set up for that. Having a sperate room also stops hair going everywhere. If you run training classes you need an are big enough to do so, if training large groups, then more area. Also one person cannot do it all, how many staff would you need to have a groomer, someone cleaning, exercising and playing with your boarders, and a trainer or two?? All that adds up as you have wages, super, and insurances for the normal stuff plus insurnace goes up depending on how many you employ. There is also book work to be done, do you do that yoruself or have a book keeper? Many costs invloved you don't think about at the begining.

I have a small boarding kennel Look at www.countrylaneboarding.com and if it's the sort of model you are after I am happy to help. I don't do training or grooming apart from maintainence grooming

Good god I hope the RSPCA never get put in charge of anything like that, they can't look after themselves!

My Dobe disliked drunk/alcohol smelling people intensly. We only have the odd glass of wine etc and the two times she came very close to biting people, one was a drink friend who she knew and loved, but they were yahooing and about to step through the door at night. They didn't realise but she had raced through, was on the other side of the door and was not happy. The other time was a time I could not get her to settle at a friends house. I put her outside and she sat at the door and eyeballed a young bloke - who appeared very nice - and gave him the creeps that badly from the eyeballing and rumbling that he left. He wasn't drunk but had been to a rave party the night before and would take drugs while there. That was the only thing I could put it down to as all the oteehr young men she met at that house she loved on the same trip. Oh and I think in that situation Perse, especially when you were 'told" to not tell her what to do you should have told her very firmly what to do, ie go and get knotted - and then stayed away from her! Stupid woman, poor you and Don

A bit of a warning the update link does show some photos some may find distressing.

Mine have a very open routine a no routine consistency type of deal. Works just fine :)

I guess I live in a smaller community, if this happened at mine, evenryone would know by the next day!

Sadly I think the lawyer would end up costing more than the boarding and vet bill, and I just want to focus on the furbies now. The whole situation zapped too much energy. I just hope what happened to us makes kennels re-think their procedures and encourages owners to ask - or get in writing - what the procedures are for ensuring 100% separation. I highly doubt that it will - there were no consequences to the boarding kennel so why would they re-think their procedures? Sure the entire situation is energy zapping but why would you not collect the antibiotics you paid for and are entitled to? Seriously no consequence?? How about a bad name and a lack of business. Not sure about anyone else but that would be seen as a consequence to me!

Wilson

Rommi puppy :)

I don't believe it was on purpose, but I don't buy the "shit happens" excuse when it leads to my animals being badly injured, especially when it was preventable. If there were different workers coming in they could of simply put a note on the front of the kennel (I checked there were no notes) I noted yes to dog aggression on their form and had several very LONG conversations about the importance in keep them apart. I explained their history, injuries AND that I was working with a trainer. I also said "They will try to KILL EACH OTHER if they are put together" numerous times. I was very straight forward and I was assured the kennel would keep them separate and they were experienced with sibling fighting. If only :-( If the roles were reserved I would of refunded the boarding, vet bill and apologised but I won't be holding my breath. One thing is for sure, I'll never be putting them in the same facility again. EDIT: I keep forgetting to attach the pic o_O The antibiotics are yours and she requires them so make sure they give them to you. The wounds are not very easy to see but it looks like four sutures in one and maybe one or two in the other? If so I am glad, it could have been much worse and they obviously got them apart very quickly.

Re your last para: you are obviously a responsible kennel owner who recognises your limitations for the good of your business and your clients and that is an excellent way to operate. From all the stories posted here over the years, there are some that don't understand that and, as well, any industry has its good and bad players. Yes this. Alpha bet, I think it's much more professional to do as you do and say up front that is not something we deal with than to say yes we will do that then not do it. Having said that, I certainly know that when dealing with both animals and humans sh*t happens and things go wrong. However I get the impression from this situation that the kennel should have taken some financial responsibility for what happened here. The only time I've boarded two of my dogs together I specifically wanted them to be housed and run together for the comfort to each other, and correct me if I'm wrong kennel owners but suspect I'm not alone in that, so if an owner specified they wanted their dogs kept separately I think I would take it seriously and would do everything I could to make sure they were kept separate. Yes kennel owners take such things seriously. It would also be nice if owners told you that sometimes their dogs have "small" spats over things at home so that when they say yes to them being together in a boarding situation you are a little more prepared for the potential warfare and fall out. If their policies concern you, find a place where they'll happily toss the bull breeds in with the SWFs I hardly think that accepting bull breeds as boarders automatically equates to running them loose with small dogs. Exactly. Interestingly just a day after reading the original post I had a person ask to board their three dogs with a two are to be together and the other must be away from each other as they hate each other and have tried to kill each other in the past. The first time this has happened to be honest. With this thread firmly in mind I made a note and asked that the owner make sure she tells us again on drop off.. All cages have cage cards attached with anything that needs to be noted highlighted in pink. Yes shit does sometimes happen, exactly what happened in the OP post I don't know I wasn't there. I know as a kennel owner all the dogs in my care I treat as my own and I would be extremely upset if a dog was injured in any way, never mind a significant way whilst in my care. Not all kennel owners are numpty idiots and a vast majority care very much about they dogs they care for. I hope your dog is okay and heals quickly. I know you were working towards trying to get them together again with a trainer but I would imagine even without this incident that would have been extremely doubtful. I board all breeds, that does not mean I am any less concerned with the safety of any of my dogs I care for, their safety is the most important part of what I do and why I built the kennels I did. Do some make me work hard or do my head in? Yes some do, but the vast majority are fantastic little creatures and keep me well entertained. I have issues with certain dogs, some more than others but the dog I have in at the moment that would launch at me to bite, would not be exempt from boarding under anyones breeds not allowed rules (interestingly she now is behaving very well and is very handlable). So judge me as you like as yes I do accept Pitbulls and all bull breeds, unhandlable Dingos and bitey other breeds.

In Esperance its $110, so yep pretty standard

Couldn't registration prices be increased so that the extra income can go to an independent body to employ people to police greyhound facilities. The TAB/bookies could give a percentage of income from dog racing to that independent body as they are the big winners from gambling. Change laws so that if you have purchased a greyhound you wish to race it must be from and go through registered greyhound facilities. If you have registered your property as a greyhound facility you must allow unannounced inspections. Since they can record all breeding dog's DNA, they can record and check if all dogs that are racing have been through registered facilities. Increased prices will help prevent breeding on a whim. I'm guessing we all know that not all show breeders are ethical, look at Crufts this year. I know of a family that put their kids second to the dogs and they suffered for it, plus the dog's life wasn't what I would say was ideal. I've heard whispers about some dog sport competitors just as I had heard whispers about live baiting. I've seen many many dogs not enjoying their experience in the show ring, trial ring or participating in a training session you can see they would rather be anywhere else. I'm guessing not on the same scale as money but self esteem can be a powerful motivator to win at all costs too, . You must already allow inspections. At any given time a GRNSW official can walk onto my property, demand to see the papers of any Grey present, they can also ask where any Greyhounds are that are listed as being in my care. All owner/trainers and public trainers have their kennels inspected. The down fall is that since my initial inspection I have not seen them since. GRNSW has now introduced a "breeders licence" , I will see the extent to which this might positively impact on litters and their care when I renew my licence next month. I have also had to sign paperwork for Greys I have boarded stating the dates they are in my care etc I agree to my facility being inspected by them if deemd necessary. HAsn't happened yet :)

Yes location will play a large part in the cost.

Yes location will play a large part in the cost.

Well there was a warning

awww that is brilliant :)

I am so very sorry. My thoughts are with your mum and yourself and your family