Dogs Trust International Training September Building A Shelter. Paul Wass Dogs Trust

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1 Dogs Trust International Training September 2015 Building A Shelter Paul Wass Dogs Trust

2 Design Expectations Warmth, comfort & security Companionship & stimulation Protection from disease, injury & distress Access to exercise Provision for appropriate feeding

3 Detail Design 1. Room sizes 2. Pen sizes 3. Temperature 4. Ventilation 5. Lighting 6. Drainage & Waste 7. Noise and Stress 8. Materials

4 Room Sizes How do you know what you need? Storage Kitchen Vet Room

5 Room Association

6 Detail Design Pen / Kennel Sizes Sleep area, m 2 Exercise/run area, m 2 Pen height, at least 1.8m

8 Heating & Cooling Temperature control Min Winter 10 0 C Average Winter C Maximum Summer 29 0 C (over 4 consecutive hours)

9 Heating What are the options Underfloor Heat Lamp Radiators

10 Sample Ventilation Rates Room Offices and Public Areas Kennels Sleeps Food Prep Bath and Groom Kitchen Extractor Ventilation Rate 4 Air Changes / hour (40l/s) 2 Air Changes / hour (20l/s) 6 Air Changes / hour (60l/s) 10 Air Changes / hour (100l/s) 30 l/s

11 Ventilation Warm air vents out Grass roof for insulation Separate ventilation for dogs Fresh air into main corridor

12 Shrewsbury Centre

13 Lighting

14 LIGHTING DETAIL DESIGN THIS LIGHT FITTING IS SUITABLE FOR WET AREAS

15 Internal and External Drainage

16 Sewage Waste

17 Sewage Waste DETAIL DESIGN EXAMPLES OF A SEPTIC TANK

18 Sewage Waste DETAIL DESIGN EXAMPLES OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS

19 DETAIL DESIGN Reed Bed Treatment Systems EXAMPLES OF REED BEDS

20 Noise and Stress

21 Noise and Stress

22 Detail Design Materials & details Acoustic Insulation 38

23 Acoustic Insulation and Materials

24 Acoustic Insulation

25 Noise and Stress EXAMPLES OF KENNELS LOOKING AT GARDENS TO REDUCE STRESS

26 Detail Design Acoustic Screens

27 Detail Design Back to Back Kennel Design

28 Detail Design Internal screening Glass fronted Pens

29 Survey for Existing Services and Ground Conditions Layout Advice

30 Layout Advice Survey List your needs most important first 26

31 Layout Advice Human housing Parking Reception Offices Food stores General stores Public animal pens Private animal pens Exercise Areas Isolation/Hospital pens Vet treatment room Laundry Kitchens (animal & human) Toilets Staff rest room

32 Layout Advice Survey List your needs most important first Draw your ideas

33 PLANNING & DESIGN OF BUILDINGS

34 Mistakes we have made: Too many pens in one building Not enough parking space Not enough storage space Not enough waiting space Public/private areas too close together Shelter too far for visitors to travel Site too small Land poorly drained

35 Building with too many kennels THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR, PYLONS, TELEPHONE POLES, ETC

36 Partitions make the kennel areas smaller PARTITIONED KENNELS

37 Inadequate Car Parking

38 Inadequate Storage

39 Inadequate Waiting Space and Facilities

40 Summary for a Modern Shelter Plan ahead Put your non-animal buildings next to neighbours

41 Summary for a Modern Shelter Plan ahead Put your non-animal buildings next to neighbours Do a land survey yourself or with a professional

42 Summary for a Modern Shelter Plan ahead Put your non-animal buildings next to neighbours Do a land survey yourself or with a professional Limit size of animal buildings

43 Summary for a Modern Shelter Plan ahead Put your non-animal buildings next to neighbours Do a land survey yourself or with a professional Limit size of animal buildings Design to avoid unnecessary movement

44 Summary for a Modern Shelter Plan ahead Put your non-animal buildings next to neighbours Do a land survey yourself or with a professional Limit size of animal buildings Design to avoid unnecessary movement Build to highest standards you can afford

45 Summary for a Modern Shelter Plan ahead Put your non-animal buildings next to neighbours Do a land survey yourself or with a professional Limit size of animal buildings Design to avoid unnecessary movement Build to highest standards you can afford Separate public from private areas

46 Summary for a Modern Shelter Use light coloured floor wall materials/finishes

47 Summary for a Modern Shelter Use light coloured floor wall materials/finishes Use noise insulation if possible

48 Summary for a Modern Shelter Use light coloured floor wall materials/finishes Use noise insulation if possible Always include drainage

49 Summary for a Modern Shelter Use light coloured floor wall materials/finishes Use noise insulation if possible Always include drainage Use solid partitions & doors where possible

50 Remember! You are the experts! Use your own knowledge to improve the environment for your animals

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