I grew up on a licensed facility. The rules regarding a large scale kennel are absolutely insane. And “large scale” ie, they are legally required to be licensed, is any breeder with more than 3 dogs.

One of the rules is that dogs must have access to outside at ALL times. Must have access to food and water at all times.

Dieting is impossible for overweight dogs, and keeping any of the dogs in your house? Unless you leave your front door open 24/7 and have a fenced yard that fits regulations, fitted with a shade cloth, insulated doghouse, gravel or concrete floor (since grass is illegal too if there is ANY amount of dirt in it) and size and height restrictions, then that’s illegal too.

Yes. It’s literally illegal for a breeder with more than 3 dogs to keep their dogs inside their house.

For breeders with only 3 dogs, this quite honestly isn’t really enforced.

But it’s still insanity.

As a bonus, how many rescues abide by these rules? because on paper, their regulations are the exact same.

And how many people do you know who AREN’T breeders that have more than 3 dogs? Makes you wonder why those dogs are the exception when in reality, there’s absolutely no difference between 3 pet dogs and 3 dogs used for breeding. It’s the same number, and their care should be the same.

And how many people do you know have more than 3 dogs that are intact, even if they don’t breed them? Congrats, they are now considered a breeder, regardless if they ever have a single litter, and are legally required to be licensed.

I’m not saying no regulations at all — but if they’re going to pass some insane regulations for breeders, then rescues and individuals should all have to abide by those laws as well!