Puppies Must include exposure to humans through daily Must consist of a minimum of 4–8 handling and interactive play using toys 30 minutes human handling per litter daily Must remain with mother and other littermates until 6 weeks of age unless under veterinary advice May include exposure to vaccinated puppies from other litters from 6 weeks of age in a separate pen, for 10 minutes per day where practical Puppies 8–16 Must include exposure to humans through Must consist of a minimum of 30 minutes handling per weeks handling and interactive play using toys puppy daily. May include exposure to a variety of other vaccinated dogs that are socially compatible where practical Dogs Must include exposure to humans through Must consist of a minimum of (16 weeks +) handling and positive interactions (such as play 30 minutes human handling per dog daily time) outside of daily cleaning/feeding routine Must include play and exercise time with a variety of vaccinated dogs that are socially compatible Senior dogs Same as dog requirements Same as dog requirements (7+ years) Pregnant Same as adult dog requirements Same as adult dog requirements bitches (1–7weeks gestation) Pregnant Same as adult dog requirements reduced Same as adult dog requirements — bitches exposure to other dogs (7+ gestation) and lactating bitches Dogs/puppies Under guidance of veterinary practitioner Under guidance of veterinary practitioner injured, ill, — or recovering from ailment Note For the purposes of section 58AC(2) of the Act, a copy of the exercise, enrichment, socialisation and handling policy must be submitted by an applicant in application to the Minister for a commercial dog breeder approval. Regulation 48A of the Domestic Animals Regulations 2015 sets out the other prescribed requirements for such an application. 6 (5) Housing This section outlines the minimum housing requirements for keeping dogs and puppies in a breeding business. All housing facilities must display emergency evacuation procedures in and near the animal housing facilities. For breeding businesses this may be near the front door of a place of residence or near the kennelling areas. 6 (5) (a) Disinfection and hygiene Maintenance of hygiene in a business will prevent build-up of disease-causing organisms including bacteria, viruses and parasitic worm
Puppies 4–8 Must include exposure to humans through daily handling and interactive play using toys Must remain with mother and other littermates until 6 weeks of age unless under veterinary advice May include exposure to vaccinated puppies from other litters from 6 weeks of age in a separate pen, for 10 minutes per day where practical Must consist of a minimum of 30 minutes human handling per litter daily Puppies 8–16 weeks Must include exposure to humans through handling and interactive play using toys May include exposure to a variety of other vaccinated dogs that are socially compatible where practical Must consist of a minimum of 30 minutes handling per puppy daily. Dogs (16 weeks +) Must include exposure to humans through handling and positive interactions (such as play time) outside of daily cleaning/feeding routine Must include play and exercise time with a variety of vaccinated dogs that are socially compatible Must consist of a minimum of 30 minutes human handling per dog daily Senior dogs (7+ years) Same as dog requirements Same as dog requirements Pregnant bitches (1–7weeks gestation) Same as adult dog requirements Same as adult dog requirements Pregnant bitches (7+ gestation) and lactating bitches Same as adult dog requirements — reduced exposure to other dogs Same as adult dog requirements Dogs/puppies — injured, ill, or recovering from ailment Under guidance of veterinary practitioner Under guidance of veterinary practitioner Note For the purposes of section 58AC(2) of the Act, a copy of the exercise, enrichment, socialisation and handling policy must be submitted by an applicant in application to the Minister for a commercial dog breeder approval. Regulation 48A of the Domestic Animals Regulations 2015 sets out the other prescribed requirements for such an application. 6 (5) Housing This section outlines the minimum housing requirements for keeping dogs and puppies in a breeding business. All housing facilities must display emergency evacuation procedures in and near the animal housing facilities. For breeding businesses this may be near the front door of a place of residence or near the kennelling areas. 6 (5) (a) Disinfection and hygiene Maintenance of hygiene in a business will prevent build-up of disease-causing organisms including bacteria, viruses and parasitic worm