To look solely at the number of square feet required to provide a safe, hygienic, and responsibly managed Pet Care manner, we recommend a minimum of 100 square feet and generally 125 square feet of floor space be dedicated per Pet Guest. For the purposes of developing some examples of space needs, we'll use 125 number as a factor in our calculations.
Example # 1 A dedicated Dog Day Care Facility of 48 pet guests - 48 pets x 125 square feet = 6,000 square feet.
Example # 2 A full service Pet Boarding Facility of 100 pet guests - 100 pet guests x 125 square feet = 12,500 square feet.
This general space allocations should provide adequate space needs for the reception and retail areas, pet boarding areas, dedicated playground areas, hallways, offices, bathrooms, grooming and bathing areas, and food prep areas. Actual space allocations will depend on actual circumstances.
These space allocation examples are only general guidelines and they are by no means written in stone. Every facility will need to consider its particular set of circumstances, make adjustments, and more than likely make compromises when it comes to space allocations, but a word of caution is in order. Be careful not to develop a facility with available space so limited that the facility is better known as a PET STORAGE facility. Successful Pet Care Service Businesses offer uncrowded, hygienic, and strive to provide non stressful conditions for their Pet Guests. They follow the very best operational practices, while at the same time supporting the Mission Statement of the Pet Care Services Organization. See our Pet Care Business Development Library for details.
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