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Kennels and Kenneling: A Guide for Hobbyists and Professionals (Howell reference books)


  


 : Kennels and Kenneling: A Guide for Hobbyists and Professionals (Howell reference books)

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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70831
EAN: 9781582451510
Edition: 2
ISBN: 1582451516
Label: Howell Book House
Manufacturer: Howell Book House
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: December 26, 2000
Publisher: Howell Book House
Studio: Howell Book House




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Product Description:
Everything you need to know to build a palace for your dogs—From drawing up the plans to buying the lumber to sinking the fence posts to nailing the utility hooks to the wall, everything is covered in this comprehensive look at building a home for your best friend. Tips on kennel operations, and how they should shape your plans, help readers choos the design that's right for them and keep their kennels running smoothly once they have been built. There are separate sections on hobby kennels and boarding kennels, with ideas for each type that can be put to good use in both.

Dog World called this book, "A first-rate practical guide for anyone who loves dogs.... It is also a splendid essay on what it means to keep a dog—your own or someone else's."



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great book for a starting point
I purchased this book so I could help a friend in starting his own kennel. The book was very helpful and informative. After reading it you have a much better prospective on everything from designing the building all the way to day to day operations. I would definitely recommend it to anyone starting their own kennel.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Info, Info, info
Ever wanted to do a big kennel design or to run your own kennel. all areas of interest are covered in this book.



Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - old school
i found this book to use the "old school" approach to dog kenneling.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Learning Kennel Basics
This book was a delight to read, was easy to follow, and added humor to a topic that can be harrowing to all but the stought-hearted. I would have wished for more detailed pictures, but one can't have everything. This book is highly recommended for anyone who wishes to build habitats for all kind of animals. The processes in this book follow sound, ethical, and humane animal husbandry practices.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Must have for anyone with multiple dogs or kennel
This book discusses everything from sanitation to grooming to feeding to kennel construction. There are sample kennel construction ideas and sample ideas for boarding contracts etc. Wether you have multiple show dogs in your kennel or just board dogs for others or hobby, this is an essential guide. Mcmanis has several tips on policy and planning to keep your dogs and customers happy and returning. There were also many frequently asked questions that I had grappled with for years but after reading ... Read More




 



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