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Dogs Trust International Training2013
Building A Shelter
Paul WassDogs 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
Detail Design
Pen / Kennel Sizes
• Sleep area, 2.0 – 3.5 m2
• Exercise/run area, 2.5 – 5.0 m2
• Pen height, at least 1.8m
DETAIL DESIGNROOM & PEN SIZES
Detail Design
Min 7C (44F) Average 18 21C (65 – 70F) Maximum 26C (79F)
(UK Figures)
• Temperature control
Temperature control
Heating• Heat Lamp
• Radiators
• Underfloor Heating
Detail Design
• Ventilation
DETAIL DESIGN
Area Temperature Normal oC
Temperature Set Back oC
Ventilation Rate Air Change/Hr
Normal Boost
Sleeps Dog & Cat 18 15 6 8
Tray Wash/Food Prep 18 F 4 6
Laundry 18 F 4 10
Lobbies 18 F Natural -
Animal Corridors As adjacent animal area vent based on animal requirements above.
Staff Room 21 F 4 6
Shower Room 21 F As building regs 15 l/s with 20min over run
Food Store 18 F 2 3-4
Wash & Groom 21 F 4 8
Office 21 F 4 -
Reception 21 F 6 60 l/s
MODEL GUIDELINES & RATES FOR CATS & DOGS
Ventilation
Electrical fans and vents
Ventilation
Detail Design
• Lighting
DETAIL DESIGN
THIS LIGHT FITTING IS SUITABLE FOR WET AREASLIGHTING
Drainage
Typical Drainage Problems- Solved
Internal Drainage
Sewage Waste
Raw Sewage Tipped into a Pit
DETAIL DESIGN
EXAMPLE OF A SEALED CESSPOOL
Sewage Waste
EXAMPLES OF A SEPTIC TANK
DETAIL DESIGN
Sewage Waste
EXAMPLES OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS
DETAIL DESIGN
Sewage Waste
Detail Design
Sewage Waste
Reed beds
EXAMPLES OF REED BEDS
DRAINAGE & WASTE
DETAIL DESIGN
Detail Design
• Room & Pen sizes• Materials & details• Temperature control• Ventilation• Lighting• Drainage &Waste
• Solid WasteSewerLandfill IncinerateCompost
Detail Design
• Noise & Stress
NOISE & STRESS
TYPICAL RE-HOMING CENTRE LAYOUT
DETAIL DESIGN
Noise and Stress
Noise and Stress
Solid walls with acoustic insulation
Noise and Stress
• Earth Bunding around exercise fields
Noise and Stress
EXAMPLES OF KENNELS LOOKING AT GARDENS TO REDUCE STRESS
Noise and Stress
Detail Design
SLEEP
RUN
CENTRALCORE
Back to Back Kennel Design
Noise and Stress
• Internal screening• Glass fronted Pens
Detail Design
• Materials & details
Detail Design
• Materials & details
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Detail Design
• Materials & details
Falls to Floors Detail Design
Detail Design
• Materials & details• POP HATCHES
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Pop Hatches
DETAIL DESIGNCHAINLINK EXERCISE PENS
Detail Design
• Materials & details
Detail DesignGlass Fronted Kennels
Detail Design
• Materials & details
• Exercise Runs
DETAIL DESIGN
Detail Design
• Materials & details - paving
The Sanctuary
Choosing a Site or Land
• What do you need for YOUR shelter?
• Where do you want to be in 10 years?
Choosing a Site or Land
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If You Build It, They Will Come
• Choosing a SiteWhat to look forWhat to avoid
• Layout Advice
Choosing a Site or Land
• AccessVisitors, workers,
deliveries
Choosing a Site or Land
• AccessVisitors, workers,
deliveries
• Access all year
Choosing a Site or Land
• AccessVisitors, workers,
deliveries
• Access all year• Ground levels
Choosing a Site or Land
• AccessVisitors, workers,
deliveries
• Access all year• Ground levels• Services
THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR, PYLONS, TELEPHONE POLES, ETC
CHOOSING A SITE OR LANDNEIGHBOURS
THIS MAY BE A LEGAL ISSUE & EVEN IF NOT A LEGAL ONE IT NEEDS TO BE THOUGHT OF INTERMS OF GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR NEAREST NEIGHBOURS
THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR, PYLONS, TELEPHONE POLES, ETC
CHOOSING A SITE OR LANDFUTURE EXPANSION SPACE
Choosing a Site or Land
• Neighbours• Expand in future• Be seen
Mistakes we have made:
• Shelter too far for visitors to travel
• Site too small
• Land poorly drained
Layout Advice
• Survey
Layout Advice
• Survey• List your needs –
most important first
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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
ReceptionKitchen
Store
Laundry Sluice
TrainingExercise
Kennels
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
THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR, PYLONS, TELEPHONE POLES, ETC
BUILDINGS WITH TOO MANY KENNELS
MISTAKES WE HAVE MADE
DETAIL DESIGN ADVICEPROTECTION FROM DISEASE, INJURY & DISTRESS
PARTITIONED KENNELS
INADEQUATE CAR PARKING
MISTAKES WE HAVE MADE
INADEQUATE STORAGE
MISTAKES WE HAVE MADE
MISTAKES WE HAVE MADEINADEQUATE WAITING SPACE
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
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