Military Working Dogs (MWDs)
Kennelbuild is trusted by VSTAT, the DIO and other MOD bodies to design and deliver secure animal housing compounds for military working dogs. From handler accommodation and isolation areas to climate control and security, we are experienced in meeting the JSP (Joint Services Publications) framework and MOD-specific expectations set by the Veterinary Standards and Training Advisory Team.
Key Animal Welfare Regulations & Standards
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DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) oversees all statutory licensing and welfare standards for kennels and catteries in England. The most applicable legislation is:
The Animal Welfare Act 2006
The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018
These outline the five welfare needs (including suitable environment and protection from discomfort or disease) and establish licensing inspection criteria. All commercial boarding, rehoming, or charity-based facilities must meet these requirements.
Kennelbuild designs to exceed DEFRA standards as standard.
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JSPs are the formal regulatory framework for military and defence-related animal facilities. These standards cover handler accommodation, isolation units, veterinary spaces, and kennel compounds, and are enforced by VSTAT (Veterinary Standards and Training Advisory Team).
Key focus areas include:
Biosecurity and quarantine provisions
Secure perimeter and controlled access
Separate HVAC systems for isolation
Washdown and drainage resilience
Kennelbuild is experienced in working within JSP frameworks and supporting MOD clients from feasibility through compliance sign-off.
Some of our latest work with the Police & Military
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Kennelbuild is able to design and redesign existing infrastructure to allow it to be brought up to code with our proprietary system and designs.