Home-boarding inspection readiness checklist

Records and the physical checks stay distinct

Software can help organise evidence; it cannot inspect a gate, room, temperature or staff interaction. The printable checklist deliberately separates record preparation from the walk around your premises.

1. 01

   Licence and operating scope

   Check the displayed licence, website details, permitted activity, premises and maximum dog numbers against the current conditions.

2. 02

   Records, retention and backup

   Make sure records are legible, retrievable, retained for the required period and backed up where they are electronic.

3. 03

   The register for each dog

   Follow one recent stay from arrival and dog details through owner, emergency contact, vet, health, diet and consent records.

4. 04

   Vet and medication arrangements

   Confirm the agreed vet, owner consent, veterinary directions, secure storage and a clear record of each administration.

5. 05

   Daily welfare evidence

   Check that feeding, exercise, toileting, welfare checks, abnormalities and action taken can be traced to a dog and date.

6. 06

   Compatibility, incidents and emergencies

   Review written consents, separation, admission checks, emergency plans and the completeness of any incident record.

7. 07

   Premises, people and higher standards

   Walk the physical environment separately, review staff evidence and agree which higher standards you are seeking to demonstrate.