Dogs Trust International Training September 2015 Building A Shelter Paul Wass Dogs Trust
Design Expectations Warmth, comfort & security Companionship & stimulation Protection from disease, injury & distress Access to exercise Provision for appropriate feeding
Detail Design 1. Room sizes 2. Pen sizes 3. Temperature 4. Ventilation 5. Lighting 6. Drainage & Waste 7. Noise and Stress 8. Materials
Room Sizes How do you know what you need? Storage Kitchen Vet Room
Room Association
Detail Design Pen / Kennel Sizes Sleep area, 2.0 3.5 m 2 Exercise/run area, 2.5 5.0 m 2 Pen height, at least 1.8m
Heating & Cooling Temperature control Min Winter 10 0 C Average Winter 18 21 0 C Maximum Summer 29 0 C (over 4 consecutive hours)
Heating What are the options Underfloor Heat Lamp Radiators
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
Ventilation Warm air vents out Grass roof for insulation Separate ventilation for dogs Fresh air into main corridor
Shrewsbury Centre
Lighting
LIGHTING DETAIL DESIGN THIS LIGHT FITTING IS SUITABLE FOR WET AREAS
Internal and External Drainage
Sewage Waste
Sewage Waste DETAIL DESIGN EXAMPLES OF A SEPTIC TANK
Sewage Waste DETAIL DESIGN EXAMPLES OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS
DETAIL DESIGN Reed Bed Treatment Systems EXAMPLES OF REED BEDS
Noise and Stress
Noise and Stress
Detail Design Materials & details Acoustic Insulation 38
Acoustic Insulation and Materials
Acoustic Insulation
Noise and Stress EXAMPLES OF KENNELS LOOKING AT GARDENS TO REDUCE STRESS
Detail Design Acoustic Screens
Detail Design Back to Back Kennel Design
Detail Design Internal screening Glass fronted Pens
Survey for Existing Services and Ground Conditions Layout Advice
Layout Advice Survey List your needs most important first 26
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
Layout Advice Survey List your needs most important first Draw your ideas
PLANNING & DESIGN OF BUILDINGS
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
Building with too many kennels THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR, PYLONS, TELEPHONE POLES, ETC
Partitions make the kennel areas smaller PARTITIONED KENNELS
Inadequate Car Parking
Inadequate Storage
Inadequate Waiting Space and Facilities
Summary for a Modern Shelter Plan ahead Put your non-animal buildings next to neighbours
Summary for a Modern Shelter Plan ahead Put your non-animal buildings next to neighbours Do a land survey yourself or with a professional
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
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
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
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
Summary for a Modern Shelter Use light coloured floor wall materials/finishes
Summary for a Modern Shelter Use light coloured floor wall materials/finishes Use noise insulation if possible
Summary for a Modern Shelter Use light coloured floor wall materials/finishes Use noise insulation if possible Always include drainage
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
Remember! You are the experts! Use your own knowledge to improve the environment for your animals