ATCP 16.24(2)(b)(b) For each additional dog in the primary enclosure, the following area:
ATCP 16.24(2)(b)1.1. For a dog up to 10 inches long, 3.375 square feet.
ATCP 16.24(2)(b)2.2. For a dog 11 to 16 inches long, 6 square feet.
ATCP 16.24(2)(b)3.3. For a dog 17 to 22 inches long, 9 square feet.
ATCP 16.24(2)(b)4.4. For a dog 23 to 26 inches long, 13.5 square feet.
ATCP 16.24(2)(b)5.5. For a dog 27 to 30 inches long, 18 square feet.
ATCP 16.24(2)(b)6.6. For a dog more than 30 inches long, 22.5 square feet.
ATCP 16.24(3)(3)Outdoor primary enclosure; construction. An outdoor primary enclosure shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect the dog from injury and to prevent the dog from escaping the enclosure. If any portion of the primary enclosure is covered by a roof or overhead screen, the roof or screen shall be at least 12 inches above the standing height of the tallest dog kept in the primary enclosure.
ATCP 16.24(3m)(3m)Outdoor nursery and temporary dog enclosures. A primary nursery enclosure may be outside if it meets the requirements under s. ATCP 16.20 (8). A temporary dog enclosure may be kept outdoors if it meets the requirements under s. ATCP 16.20 (9).
ATCP 16.24(4)(4)Shelter, shade and windbreak. An outdoor primary enclosure shall contain all of the following:
ATCP 16.24(4)(a)(a) One or more dog shelters that collectively comply with sub. (5).
ATCP 16.24(4)(b)(b) A shaded area, other than the dog shelter under sub. (5), which is adequate to shade all dogs in the primary enclosure from direct sunlight during any sunlight hours in which heat stress may occur, without crowding.
ATCP 16.24(4)(c)(c) A windbreak, other than the dog shelter under sub. (5), which is adequate to shelter all dogs in the primary enclosure from wind for protection against cold temperatures that may adversely affect the health of the dogs.
ATCP 16.24(5)(5)Dog shelter. A dog shelter, under sub. (4) (a), shall meet all of the following requirements:
ATCP 16.24(5)(a)(a) It shall be a moisture proof and windproof structure, insulated to protect against cold and dampness, and made of a durable material with 4 sides, a roof, and a flat, solid moisture-proof floor or a floor raised at least two inches from the ground.
ATCP 16.24(5)(am)(am) During cold or inclement weather likely to have an adverse impact on the health of the dog, the structure shall have a windbreak at the entrance and clean, dry bedding that is appropriate for the dog’s breed, age and physical condition.
ATCP 16.24(5)(b)(b) Its interior shall be readily accessible by all dogs kept in the primary enclosure.
ATCP 16.24(5)(c)(c) It shall be large enough to accommodate, without crowding, all dogs kept in the primary enclosure. The shelter shall be large enough so that all of the dogs in the primary enclosure can turn around and lie down when all of those dogs are in the shelter.
ATCP 16.24(5)(d)(d) It shall be tall enough to allow the tallest dog in the primary enclosure to stand normally and comfortably in the shelter.
ATCP 16.24(5)(e)(e) It shall be constructed and maintained to do all of the following:
ATCP 16.24(5)(e)1.1. Prevent injury to dogs that use it.
ATCP 16.24(5)(e)2.2. Allow all dogs using it to retain or dissipate enough body heat for health and comfort.
ATCP 16.24(5)(e)3.3. Allow all dogs using it to remain dry and clean.
ATCP 16.24(5)(e)4.4. Give all dogs using it reasonable protection from predators.
ATCP 16.24(6)(6)Tethering.
ATCP 16.24(6)(a)(a) A dog may not be tethered outdoors unless all of the following apply:
ATCP 16.24(6)(a)1.1. The dog is of a breed that can tolerate tethering.
ATCP 16.24(6)(a)2.2. The dog can readily tolerate tethering, based on its age, health and physical condition.
ATCP 16.24(6)(a)3.3. The tethered dog can easily enter and lie down in a dog shelter that complies with sub. (5).