Books on kennels, kenneling, boarding kennel management .

Kennels and Kenneling : A Guide for Hobbyists and Professionals
by Joel M. McMains (Author)
Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: Howell Book House; 2nd edition (December 12, 2000)
A guide for professionals and hobbyists with strategies for planning, designing, constructing, and operating a successful kennel. Information on how to make running any kennel easier and more enjoyable. Quick answers to the most common kenneling and client problems.

Boarding Kennel Management
by Sam Kohl
Paperback: 148 pages Publisher: AARONCO; (January 1998)
Describes the boarding kennel business, the problems kennel managers encounter, and ways to solve these problems. Examines physical facilities and equipment: types of pet enclosures, materials and construction, fencing, plumbing and waste disposal. Includes chapters on prevention and treatment of common pet diseases and preparation of nutritious food. In addition the book realistically discusses the advantages and drawbacks of buying an existing kennel compared with building a new facility, and what to consider when planning to expand or enlarge your kennel.

Building, Buying and Operating a Boarding Kennel
by James Krack
Paperback
Publisher: ABKA; 5th edition (June 1999)
A publication of a US kennel association which gives a realistic overview of kenneling from a management perspective. Presents the main issues in kennel management, the ultimate standards expected and gives some idea of the direction the kennel world is headed. Provides new ideas in designing a kennel suitable for expansion in the future. Also contains references to suppliers.

Kennel Ideas: A Collection of Practical Hints on Kennel Designs, Whelping Pens, Fencing, Etc. from Other Breeders Across the United States
by Victoria Webb
Paperback
Publisher: Farmington Pub; 3rd Revision edition (October 1993)
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Breed Rescue: How to Start and Run a Successful Program
by Sheila Webster Boneham
Paperback: 186 pages. Publisher: Alpine Publications, Inc.; (Sep 1, 1998)
The author leads the reader through the necessary decisions and policies to successfully run the nonprofit business of a dog rescue organization. Her advice will help rescuers avoid myriad pitfalls that stop so many from continuing in rescue. She sets high standards for rescue, and explains the reasons for each criteria. Topics covered include: getting organized; finding, training, and managing volunteers; acquiring financial and community support; networking with other animal shelters and rescue groups; screening dogs for medical problems; determining temperament and behavior; placing rescued dogs; and promoting/publicizing the dog rescue program. Also includes lists of contacts, addresses and pertinent sample documents. more information

The Boarding Kennel Business (2004) VHS Tape
Director: Molly Locklin
Format: Color, Special Edition
Studio: Locklin Productions Video Release Date: February 10, 2004
An introduction to the boarding kennel business to evaluate if this unique business is right for you. Allows you to experience the lifestyle, to get success tips from the pros, to get marketing and advertising ideas, to learn how to make the internet work for you, and to decide whether or not the kennel business is right for you.
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