How often will kennel checks be conducted?

• A. A minimum of every four hours.
• B. Every hour.
• C. Once per shift.
• D. Once daily.

Answer: (A)

Kennel checks focus on regularly monitoring each dog's welfare so problems can be spotted and addressed quickly. The standard minimum interval is every four hours. This cadence ensures dogs have access to water and a clean environment, meals or feeding schedules are on track, and any signs of illness, discomfort, or distress are noticed promptly.

Checking more often (every hour) might happen in high-risk situations, but it isn’t the minimum requirement. Checking only once per shift or once daily could allow issues to go unnoticed for too long, risking the dog’s health and safety. If conditions change or a dog requires closer supervision, staff can increase the frequency, but the four-hour minimum is the baseline.