Animal licences for businesses
Dog day boarders, keepers of exhibition animals and dog breeders must register with us. Anyone who does not register could be guilty of an offence.
Anyone who operates a business looking after dogs which is away from the dog and owners' homes during the day will need a licence. People who keep exhibition animals in the course of their business for educational or entertainment purposes will also need to register - this includes businesses such as falconry displays, dove releases, animal encounter experiences, or pat-a-pony days.
Licences are not required for pet sitting (where you visit the animal in its own home).
Fees
| Licence type | Application fee | 1 year licence payable on grant |
2 year licence payable on grant |
3 year licence payable on grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breeding, boarding and pet shops | £265.10 | £215 | £322.50 | £430 |
| Hiring out horses | £334.80 | £323.60 | £443.90 | £564.40 |
| Exhibiting/performing animals | £245 | N/A | N/A | £165.80 |
For each application, you will need to fill out a Section 1 (standard applicant profile) and a Section 10 (declaration).
Specific requirements for each application are laid out in the application forms below: