Police Working Dogs
Our work with multiple police forces including Merseyside and West Yorkshire has positioned us as the UK’s leading designer and contractor of police dog units. We understand the operational, acoustic, and security needs of enforcement units and deliver facilities aligned with the latest police welfare standards (NPCC).
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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The NPCC Police Dog Welfare Standard (v1.2024) sets the minimum welfare requirements for any organisation housing police dogs. All new police kennels (post-April 2024) must align with this standard. A key reference within it is the Dogs Trust Kennel Design Guide (2021)—a comprehensive best-practice document covering:
Minimum space and enclosure sizes
Environmental enrichment
Acoustic and thermal performance
Zoning for stress reduction and disease control
Some of our latest work for Police Forces
Are you a Police Force and looking for some assistance?
Join the Kennelbuild process at any stage to suit your project needs, whether that’s a consultation, full design & build or a simple renovation.