Current through August 26, 2024
The following requirements apply to an outdoor facility at
which a person keeps dogs pursuant to a license under s.
ATCP 16.02(1):
(1) DOGS THAT MAY BE KEPT IN OUTDOOR PRIMARY
ENCLOSURES. A dog may not be kept in an outdoor primary enclosure unless all of
the following apply:
(a) The dog is readily
able to tolerate the outdoor temperatures and conditions to which the dog may
be exposed in that primary enclosure, considering the dog's breed, age, health,
and physical condition.
(b) The dog
is acclimated to the outdoor temperatures and temperature variations that may
occur in that primary enclosure.
(2) OUTDOOR PRIMARY ENCLOSURE; MINIMUM AREA.
The area of an outdoor primary enclosure, not counting the area of any dog
shelter under sub. (5), shall be at least equal to the sum of the following,
where each dog's length is measured from the tip of the dog's nose to the base
of the dog's tail:
(a) For the largest dog in
the primary enclosure, the following area:
1.
For a dog up to 10 inches long, 4.5 square feet.
2. For a dog 11 to 16 inches long, 8 square
feet.
3. For a dog 17 to 22 inches
long, 12 square feet.
4. For a dog
23 to 26 inches long, 18 square feet.
5. For a dog 27 to 30 inches long, 24 square
feet.
6. For a dog more than 30
inches long, 30 square feet.
(b) For each additional dog in the primary
enclosure, the following area:
1. For a dog up
to 10 inches long, 3.375 square feet.
2. For a dog 11 to 16 inches long, 6 square
feet.
3. For a dog 17 to 22 inches
long, 9 square feet.
4. For a dog
23 to 26 inches long, 13.5 square feet.
5. For a dog 27 to 30 inches long, 18 square
feet.
6. For a dog more than 30
inches long, 22.5 square feet.
(3) OUTDOOR PRIMARY ENCLOSURE; CONSTRUCTION.
An outdoor primary enclosure shall be structurally sound and maintained in good
repair to protect the dog from injury and to prevent the dog from escaping the
enclosure. If any portion of the primary enclosure is covered by a roof or
overhead screen, the roof or screen shall be at least 12 inches above the
standing height of the tallest dog kept in the primary enclosure.
(3m) OUTDOOR NURSERY AND TEMPORARY DOG
ENCLOSURES. A primary nursery enclosure may be outside if it meets the
requirements under s.
ATCP 16.20(8). A temporary dog enclosure
may be kept outdoors if it meets the requirements under s.
ATCP 16.20(9).
(4) SHELTER, SHADE AND WINDBREAK. An outdoor
primary enclosure shall contain all of the following:
(a) One or more dog shelters that
collectively comply with sub. (5).
(b) A shaded area, other than the dog shelter
under sub. (5), which is adequate to shade all dogs in the primary enclosure
from direct sunlight during any sunlight hours in which heat stress may occur,
without crowding.
(c) A windbreak,
other than the dog shelter under sub. (5), which is adequate to shelter all
dogs in the primary enclosure from wind for protection against cold
temperatures that may adversely affect the health of the dogs.
(5) DOG SHELTER. A dog shelter,
under sub. (4) (a), shall meet all of the following requirements:
(a) It shall be a moisture proof and
windproof structure, insulated to protect against cold and dampness, and made
of a durable material with 4 sides, a roof, and a flat, solid moisture-proof
floor or a floor raised at least two inches from the ground.
(am) During cold or inclement weather likely
to have an adverse impact on the health of the dog, the structure shall have a
windbreak at the entrance and clean, dry bedding that is appropriate for the
dog's breed, age and physical condition.
(b) Its interior shall be readily accessible
by all dogs kept in the primary enclosure.
(c) It shall be large enough to accommodate,
without crowding, all dogs kept in the primary enclosure. The shelter shall be
large enough so that all of the dogs in the primary enclosure can turn around
and lie down when all of those dogs are in the shelter.
(d) It shall be tall enough to allow the
tallest dog in the primary enclosure to stand normally and comfortably in the
shelter.
(e) It shall be
constructed and maintained to do all of the following:
1. Prevent injury to dogs that use
it.
2. Allow all dogs using it to
retain or dissipate enough body heat for health and comfort.
3. Allow all dogs using it to remain dry and
clean.
4. Give all dogs using it
reasonable protection from predators.
(6) TETHERING.
(a) A dog may not be tethered outdoors unless
all of the following apply:
1. The dog is of a
breed that can tolerate tethering.
2. The dog can readily tolerate tethering,
based on its age, health and physical condition.
3. The tethered dog can easily enter and lie
down in a dog shelter that complies with sub. (5).
4. The tethered dog is not a pregnant or
nursing female.
5. The tether
cannot become entangled with any object.
6. The tether has an anchor swivel.
7. The tether is at least 6 feet long and of
sufficient length for the size of the dog.
8. The tether is attached to the dog by means
of a non-tightening collar or harness of sufficient size for the dog.
(b) Dogs may not be tethered
outdoors at an animal control facility or animal shelter, except that a dog may
be temporarily tethered outdoors in compliance with par. (a) for not more than
4 hours in any day. The responsible caretaker, or an individual implementing a
caretaker's written or oral instructions, shall be on the premises during the
temporary tethering and shall ensure that the tethering complies with par. (a).
(7) RUNS AND EXERCISE
AREAS.
(a) A dog kept outdoors shall have
access, for at least 30 minutes each day, to a run or exercise area that meets
the requirements under s.
ATCP 16.20(10).
(b) A run or exercise area under s.
ATCP 16.20(10) is not required to include
a dog shelter under sub. (5) or a windbreak, unless the run or exercise area
also serves as a primary enclosure.
(8) CLEANING AND SANITATION.
(a) All excreta shall be removed from outdoor
primary enclosures, exercise areas, and other dog holding areas at least daily
and more often as necessary for the health and comfort of all dogs.
(b) Pests and parasites shall be controlled
as necessary to maintain dog health and comfort.
(c) All dogs shall have clean, dry and
breed-appropriate bedding, or shall have a solid resting place that is
appropriate for the dog's breed, age, health, and physical condition, unless
alternative special arrangements are necessary for the dog's health and
safety.
(d) The interior surfaces
of outdoor dog shelters, that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized, must be
replaced when worn or soiled.
(e)
Primary enclosures and other dog holding areas shall be cleaned with an
appropriate detergent, rinsed, and sanitized with an appropriate sanitizer,
where possible, to keep them free of accumulated dirt, debris, and disease
hazards. Dogs shall be removed from the primary enclosures or other dog holding
areas before those areas are cleaned and sanitized. Dogs may not be returned to
the cleaned or sanitized enclosure or area until the enclosure or area is
dry.
