- 1). Research your city's laws pertaining to what kind of paperwork is necessary to obtain licenses and permits.
- 2). Gather all information before searching for a site.
- 3). Put a down payment on a spot you think would be lucrative for your new business.
- 4). Apply for licenses and permits.
- 5). Make any repairs or additions deemed necessary by city officials when they inspect your property.
- 6). Find another location if the repairs are not in your budget.
- 7). Obtain all licenses and permits and display them on the wall of the lobby.
- 1). Build a drainage system into the floor if the budget allows for it. Although expensive at first, this measure will save you quite a bit of money on staff in the future. Spray unsightly organic matter straight into drainage grates into the floor in order to maximize cleaning time. This system can also be utilized for large dog runs. Apply disinfectant spray to all areas that have been soiled, and let remain for as long as the manufacturer recommends.
- 2). Install a waist-high tub for convenient bathing of flea-infested or dirty animals. These can be found at junkyards or for free on websites such as freecycle.com. Place the towels on a shelf convenient to the tub. Install the sink at the same time as the bathtub.
- 3). Stack plastic crates one on top of the other to maximize space. Place the largest crates against a wall in a row. Proceed in the same manner with the medium size crates, placing them on top of the large crates. Small crates are optional depending on the size of your kennel.
- 4). Cordon off an area for cats if you intend on boarding them as well.
- 5). Place food and water bowls in the back of the crates so that they will not get spilled when the dog is getting in and out of the cage.
- 6). Build a wall in between the front desk area and the kennel area if the budget allows. This will make the customer's experience much more comfortable and make for a good first impression of your kennel.
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