Dog Boarding Licence Application Pack UK | Home Boarding Kennel Daycare | 2026

Want to start a dog boarding business? You need a licence from your local authority. Without one, you’re committing a criminal offence — unlimited fine and up to six months’ imprisonment.  This pack walks you through every step of the licensing process and prepares you for your premises inspection.  What’s inside:  ✓ Step-by-step licence application guide (from first enquiry to receiving your licence) ✓ Pre-application checklist (premises, insurance, training, DBS) ✓ Star rating system explained — how to aim for 4–5 stars from day one (higher stars = longer licence = fewer inspections = lower costs) ✓ Home assessment checklist for home boarders (room by room — kitchen, living room, bathroom, garden, fencing, gates) ✓ Kennel assessment checklist for kennel boarders (unit sizes, exercise runs, isolation area, drainage, ventilation) ✓ Required standards vs higher welfare standards — the specific differences that determine your star rating ✓ What the inspector looks for at your premises visit ✓ Complete list of documents the inspector will ask to see (with tick boxes) ✓ Insurance requirements (public liability, care custody and control, employer’s liability) ✓ DEFRA statutory guidance summary in plain English  Compliant with the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. Covers home boarding, kennel boarding, and doggy daycare.  A consultant charges £500–1,500 to prepare your application. This pack costs £49.  Editable Word files. Instant download.