WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A PA DOG LAW INSPECTION
Dog Warden(s) will show up to the kennel address and should be easily identifiable by the following:* Dog Wardens wear a uniform (gray and black) with patches that say Dog Law Enforcement.* Wardens should be wearing shoe covers on their feet during an inspection and will follow any bio-security measures set forth by the owner.* […]
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR PA KENNELS
Every dog in PA that is over 12 weeks of age is required to have a license and proof of rabies vaccination. If you don’t have a kennel license, then every dog must be individually licensed. You can administer your own rabies vaccinations if you have a commercial or non-commercial kennel license and if you […]
YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE – PART TWO
Families looking to adopt puppies like to see a nice, professional website because this legitimizes your business and builds trust. Yes, you can have Facebook, Instagram, etc., and share what you do there but they should all point people to your website. On your website, you can control the story. Just having a Facebook page […]
YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE – PART ONE
If you are raising puppies and selling them online without your own website, you are missing an opportunity to build trust with your customers and set yourself apart from other breeders. If you’re having a hard time selling your puppies on the listing sites a website won’t necessarily be a magic quick fix, but if […]
REPORTED FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY NOW WHAT?
What do you do if someone shows up and identifies themselves as law enforcement and starts asking questions about your operation or asks to see your operation? It depends. First, my disclaimers. I am not an attorney, and the following is not to be considered legal advice. If you have questions or are in a […]
PREPARING FOR RANDOM VISITS BY DOG LAW
Random visits by Dog Law are commonplace for PA licensed dog kennels but too often the smaller breeders do not adequately prepare for such visits resulting in citations that could easily have been avoided. Licensing Pa Dog law requires every dog and puppy (12 weeks or older) in Pennsylvania to be licensed each year. Licenses […]
PREPARING FOR AN EMERGENCY C- SECTION
As your female’s due date approaches, not only should you gather your whelping supplies, but also make plans just in case she needs an emergency C-section. DETERMINE HER DUE DATE: Ideally, you performed progesterone testing during her heat cycle in order to pinpoint the exact date of ovulation. Whelping should occur between 62 and 64 days […]
Labor & Delivery and Newborn Puppy Care
Labor & Delivery Most breeders hope for an uneventful pregnancy that results in a smooth delivery of a healthy, full sized litter. Recognizing the signs and stages of labor can help avert problems and meet these expectations. Intervening early, rather than too late, is important if labor and delivery are not normal. Some signs that […]
Nutrition for Pregnancy & Lactation
· Female dogs should be fed a calorie-dense dog food during pregnancy and lactation. Veterinary nutritionists recommend feeding an all-life stages dog food or a puppy food providing 400 to 500 kilo-calories. It is ideal to feed a highly palatable food that provides complete and balanced nutrition, including a proper balance of carbohydrates, which are […]
Conception Success Starts with Proper Nutrition and Timing
Good nutrition, ovulating timing, breeding to quality semen from a proven stud dog, and monitoring the pregnancy properly are key to success. How Soon and How Often Should I Breed? It is generally not recommended to breed till the female dog is at least one year old and preferably on the second cycle. The total […]
