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Many people make kennels part of their pets' daily routine. Kennels are most often used to house a pet during an owner's absence, although they are useful for a number of other purposes. Kennels come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and types for any species of pet. more »
Cats are not always good travel companions, so finding a kennel for the cat is important for the security and safety of the pet when are going to be away from home for more than a day. Boarding a pet can be accomplished in a private facility or a veterinarian office. Veterinarian offices are usually safer since they have the resources... more »
Cleaning out a dog kennel with a bleach solution is the best way to ensure that germs, bacteria and other disease-causing agents aren't transferred from one animal to another. This is particularly true in places, such as animal shelters, where animals are housed in close quarters and sharing and trading kennels is quite... more »
Kennel cough is a common occurrence in kennels with poor air circulation and is the direct result of bacteria. Dogs coughing while in a kennel will quickly spread the bacteria throughout the air and with poor air flow it can quickly spread to other animals. Proper cleaning and vaccinations of dogs can help prevent further sickness... more »
A clean dog kennel is important for the health and safety of a dog. A dog that is allowed to live or sleep in an unclean kennel may suffer health problems due to the bacteria and germs that can breed in a dirty kennel.
Choose a sunny day and take your dog's kennel outside to give it a good disinfecting scrub-down. Here are some... more »
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Some owners see the use of dog kennels as a bad thing because the dog doesn't have any freedom. However, if properly used, a crate will not only... more »
A backyard dog kennel can be a useful place to keep your dog safe and contained while out-of-doors. When selecting a kennel, it is important to... more »
If you are a pet owner, you may decide to use a pet boarding kennel if you need to board your cat and dog and don't want to use a pet sitter.... more »
Making a kennel yourself allows you to customize the space just for your dog. Take into consideration the weather extremes in your area as well as... more »
If your dog has vomited or otherwise soiled his kennel, you'll obviously want to clean it right away. Otherwise, how often you clean your dog... more »
:This article concerns shelter for dogs. For the missile with the code name "kennel", see AS-1 Kennel
A kennel is the name given to any structure or shelter for dogs. A kennel is a doghouse, run, or other small structure in which a dog is kept. American English often uses the word "doghouse" in this context; in British English the term "kennel" is preferred, but the phrase "in the doghouse" is understood but does not mean "in the kennel", rather it is a colloquial phrase meaning (of a person) "in trouble" or "being shunned". Used in the plural, the kennels, the term means any building, collection of buildings or a property in which dogs are housed, maintained, and bred.
Breeding kennels
This is a formal establishment for the propagation of purebred dogs, whether or not the animals are actually housed in a separate shed, the garage, a state-of the-art facility, or the family dwelling. Breeding kennels are heavily regulated and must follow rules laid down by the breed club, the kennel council, and relevant legislation.
A kennel name or kennel prefix is a name associated with each breeding kennel: it is the first part of the registered name of a pedigreed dog which was bred there.
Boarding kennels
This is a place where dogs are housed temporarily for a fee, an alternative to using a pet sitter. Although many people worry about the stress placed on the animal by being put in an unfamiliar and most likely crowded environment, the majority of boarding kennels work to reduce stress. Many kennels offer one-on-one "play times" in order to get the animal out of the kennel environment. Familiar objects, such as blankets and toys from home, are also permitted at many kennels. In the United States the term boarding kennel is also used to refer to boarding catteries and do not always differentiate between commercial boarding kennels for dogs and other animal or cat boarding kennels. It is estimated that in 2008 people in the US will spend $ read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennel
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