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Each dog kept in the primary enclosure must have access, for at least 30 minutes each day, to a run or exercise area that is large enough for the dog's size and temperament (considering the number of dogs that may use the run or exercise area at any given time), and large enough so that the dog can achieve a running stride.
Single-dog enclosure with separate run or exercise area.
The general requirements above do not apply to a primary enclosure for one dog if the enclosure is part of a facility that has a separate run or exercise area for the dog's daily indoor or outdoor use and if all of the following apply:
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The run or exercise area is large enough for the dog's size and temperament (considering the number of dogs that may use the run or exercise area at any given time), and is large enough for the dog to achieve a running stride.
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The dog spends at least 120 minutes per day in the run or exercise area.
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The dog spends no more than 12 hours at a time in the primary enclosure, without access to the run or exercise area.
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The primary enclosure is long enough to accommodate the entire length of dog's head and body, measured from the tip of the dog's nose to the base of the dog's tail.
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The primary enclosure is tall enough for the dog to stand normally and comfortably, and large enough for the dog to turn around and lie down.
Whelping enclosure.
A primary enclosure for a single whelping dam and her puppies must comply with all of the following requirements, rather than the general requirements above:
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The enclosure must have a solid floor and be of an appropriate type for the breed.
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The enclosure must be tall enough for the dam to stand normally and comfortably.
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The enclosure must be large enough for the dam to lie down in a stretched out position, so that all puppies can simultaneously nurse.
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The enclosure must be large enough for the number and temperament of the puppies.
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The enclosure must be designed so that the dam can be away from puppies.
Nursery enclosure.
An primary enclosure for puppies between the age of weaning and the age of 4 months must comply with the following requirements, rather than the general requirements above:
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The enclosure must be large enough to allow all of the puppies to turn around, stand up, lie down, and exercise normal postural movements.
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The enclosure must be large enough to encourage socialization and exercise.
Floors and interior surfaces of indoor primary enclosures.
The following standards apply to all indoor primary enclosures:
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Dirt floors are prohibited.
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A floor, other than a floor in a whelping enclosure, may be constructed of metal wire mesh. Metal wire mesh floors must comply with all of the following requirements:
□ The wire must be vinyl-coated.
□ The wire must be of an adequate gauge to prevent sagging under the weight of the dog or dogs kept in the enclosure, and to prevent injury to the dogs' feet.
□ The mesh openings must be small enough to prevent the feet of the smallest dog kept in the enclosure from passing through or becoming entangled in the mesh.
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Floors and other interior surfaces must be constructed and maintained to keep dogs safe from injury, clean and dry. Surfaces must be regularly cleaned and sanitized.
Stacking primary enclosures.
No indoor primary enclosure may stacked on top of any other indoor primary enclosure unless the stacking arrangement complies with all of the following:
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The floor of the top enclosure must be no higher than 52 inches from the floor of the room in which the enclosures are stacked.
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The stacking arrangement must provide for safe dog handling, adequate ventilation and temperature control, easy cleaning and sanitization, and easy inspection of all stacked enclosures.
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Each stacked enclosure must have ventilated sides and a solid floor that can be easily cleaned and sanitized.
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The stacked enclosures must be stable when filled to maximum capacity with dogs.
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No dog in any of the stacked enclosures may be exposed to any excreta, urine, dirt or debris falling from a higher enclosure.
Lighting, temperature and ventilation.
Indoor facilities in which primary enclosures are located must meet all of the following requirements:
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The facility must have well-distributed natural or artificial light that is adequate for proper care, maintenance and inspection of the facility and of all dogs kept in the facility. All areas in which dogs are kept must have a diurnal lighting cycle.
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The facility must have adequate heating and cooling facilities, and must be heated and cooled as necessary to keep temperatures within appropriate limits, based on the dog breeds kept at the facility and the ability of those breeds to acclimate to temperature variation. Dogs must be protected from heat, cold and humidity that may be injurious to their health.
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The facility must be adequately ventilated with fresh or filtered air to maintain the health and comfort of all dogs and to minimize odors, drafts, ammonia levels and moisture condensation. The facility must provide an exchange of air between indoor areas where dogs are kept and the outdoors.
Cleaning and sanitization.
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Excreta must be removed from primary enclosures and other dog holding areas at least daily, and more often as necessary for the health and comfort of all dogs.
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Primary enclosures and other dog holding areas must be cleaned with an appropriate detergent, then rinsed and sanitized with an appropriate sanitizer, as often as necessary to be free of accumulated dirt, debris and disease hazards.
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A primary enclosure must be cleaned and sanitized before any new dog is placed in the enclosure.
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Dogs must be removed from primary enclosures and other dog holding areas before those enclosures or areas are cleaned and sanitized. Dogs may not be returned to a cleaned or sanitized enclosure or area until the enclosure or area is dry.
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All dog bedding shall be maintained in a clean, dry condition.
Dogs kept outdoors
The following requirements apply to an outdoor facility at which a person keeps dogs pursuant to a license under this rule:
Dogs must be capable of staying outdoors.
A dog kept in an outdoor primary enclosure shall be all of the following:
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Readily able to tolerate the outdoor temperatures and conditions to which the dog may be exposed in that enclosure, considering the dog's breed, age, health and physical condition.
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Acclimated to the outdoor temperatures and temperature variations that may occur in that enclosure.
Outdoor primary enclosure; minimum area.
The area of an outdoor primary enclosure (not counting the area of any dog shelter in the primary enclosure) shall be at least equal to the sum of the following, where each dog's length is measured from the tip of the dog's nose to the base of the dog's tail:
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For the largest dog in the primary enclosure, the following area:
□ 4.5 sq. ft. for a dog up to 10 inches long.
□ 8 sq. ft. for a dog 11 to 16 inches long.
□ 12 sq. ft. for a dog 17 to 22 inches long.
□ 18 sq. ft. for a dog 23 to 26 inches long.
□ 24 sq. ft. for a dog 26 to 30 inches long.
□ 30 sq. ft. for a dog more than 30 inches long.
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For each additional dog in the primary enclosure, the following area:
□ 3.375 sq. ft. for a dog up to 10 inches long.
□ 6 sq. ft. for a dog 11 to 16 inches long.
□ 9 sq. ft. for a dog 17 to 22 inches long.
□ 13.5 sq. ft. for a dog 23 to 26 inches long.
□ 18 sq. ft. for a dog 26 to 30 inches long.
□ 22.5 sq. ft. for a dog more than 30 inches long.
Shelter, shade and windbreak.
An outdoor primary enclosure shall include all of the following:
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A dog shelter (see below) that is accessible by all dogs kept in the primary enclosure.
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A shaded area, other than the dog shelter, which is adequate to shade all dogs in the primary enclosure from direct sunlight during all sunlight hours, without crowding.
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A windbreak, other than the dog shelter, which is adequate to shelter all dogs in the primary enclosure from wind.
Dog shelter.
A dog shelter, provided for dogs kept in an outdoor primary enclosure, shall be all of the following:
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Made of a durable material, have 4 sides, a roof, and a flat solid floor.
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Be big enough to accommodate all dogs kept in the primary enclosure without crowding. The roof of the shelter shall be at least 12 inches higher than the standing height of the tallest dog that may use the shelter.
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Be constructed and maintained to do all of the following:
□ Prevent injury to dogs that use it.
□ Allow all dogs using it to retain or dissipate enough body heat for health and comfort.
□ Allow all dogs using it to remain dry and clean.
□ Give all dogs using it reasonable protection from predators.
Outdoor primary enclosure; construction.
An outdoor primary enclosure shall be constructed and maintained to prevent dogs from escaping from the enclosure. If any portion of the primary enclosure is covered by a roof or overhead screen, the roof or screen must be at least 12 inches higher than the standing height of the tallest dog in the primary enclosure.
Outdoor tethering; general.
A dog may not be tethered outdoors unless all of the following apply.
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The dog is of a breed for which tethering is considered reasonably appropriate.
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The dog can readily tolerate tethering, based on its age, health and physical condition.
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The tethered dog can easily enter and lie down in a dog shelter that complies with this rule (see above).
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The tethered dog is not a pregnant or nursing female.
