Grooming and Bathing – Spring is a great time to make sure your dogs are clean, fresh and looking their best! If you don’t have a designated grooming space, this is the perfect time to set one up. Be sure to make the height adjustable or set at a level that will reduce back strain and fatigue. If you have a tub or plumbing coming into the kennel, be sure to check to make sure there are not any tiny holes that mice can get through. Painting – Fresh paint does not just make a kennel look fresh and new, it helps to prevent disease! Fresh paint, especially an epoxy paint, helps to seal
porous surfaces like wood or concrete block. It will also make your daily cleaning easier. Toys and Enrichment items – Be sure to go through all your dog toys. Get rid of any toys that are beginning to deteriorate or break down. If your dog doesn’t play with a particular toy or has lost interest in it, remove it from the toy rotation. Water works – If you have the time and space, now is the time to make a water fun and safe area for your dogs. Make sure they won’t get too muddy and that it has a good solid slip proof area for your dogs to play in and around. Think
water sprinkler, water wiggle, splash pad or even a wading pool. You have time to build it before the dog “dayz” of summer arrive.
Have a safe and fun Spring!
Stacy Mason is a Senior Breeder Field Representative for the American Kennel Club.
Article gathered from https:// www.akc.org/expert-advice/ dog-breeding/ spring-cleaning-tips- kennels/
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