ATCP 16.16 Note
Division of Animal Health
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P.O. Box 8911
ATCP 16.16 Note
Madison, WI 53708-8911
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Phone: (608) 224-4872
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Fax: (608) 224-4871
ATCP 16.16(4)(g)
(g) The following statement, or a substantially similar statement, that is based on at least a brief personal examination by the veterinarian making the statement:
“I certify, as a veterinarian, that I have inspected the dogs identified on this certificate and that the dogs are not showing any sign of infectious, contagious or communicable disease, except as otherwise noted on this certificate. Vaccinations and test results are as indicated on this certificate. This certificate is not a warranty."
ATCP 16.16 Note
Note: Pursuant to s.
95.19, Stats., a heartworm positive dog may not be sold, transported or exhibited as it is considered to have an infectious, contagious or communicable disease.
ATCP 16.16(5)(a)
(a) A veterinarian who signs a certificate of veterinary inspection under sub.
(1) shall sign that certificate within 10 days after the veterinarian completes the examination on which the certificate is based. The certificate is valid for 30 days after the date on which the veterinarian completes the examination on which the certificate is based.
ATCP 16.16(6)
(6)
Distribution. Each of the following persons shall receive a
copy of each certificate of veterinary inspection under sub.
(1):
ATCP 16.16(7)(a)(a) If a dog is sold again prior to the expiration of a certificate of veterinary inspection previously issued for the same dog, the unexpired certificate may accompany the resold dog. The original certificate may not be amended and no new certificate is required for the resale, provided that both of the following apply:
ATCP 16.16(7)(b)
(b) A veterinarian may incorporate information from a prior unexpired certificate of veterinary inspection for the same dog, but shall include the information required under sub.
(4) (e), if applicable. The veterinarian shall include the following statement or a substantially similar statement on the new certificate:
“The (identify pertinent information incorporated from the prior certificate) on this certificate has been duplicated from the attached certificate of veterinary inspection issued by (name of veterinarian who issued the prior certificate) at (address) on (date)."
ATCP 16.16 History
History: CR 10-100: cr.
Register May 2011 No. 665, eff. 6-1-11;
CR 18-032: am. (title), (1), (2), (3) (a), (4) (d) (intro.), 4., (4) (e), (f), (7) (a) (intro.), r. (7) (a) 1., renum. (7) (a) 2., 3. to 1., 2. and am., am. (7) (b)
Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19; correction in (2) made under s.
35.17, Stats.,
Register October 2019 No. 766.
ATCP 16.18
ATCP 16.18
Age at which dogs may be sold. A person who is required to be licensed under s.
ATCP 16.02 (1) may not, in connection with the sale of a dog, transfer that dog to the physical custody of the buyer unless the dog is at least 7 weeks old.
ATCP 16.18 History
History: CR 10-100: cr.
Register May 2011 No. 665, eff. 6-1-11;
CR 18-032: cons. and renum. (intro.) and (1) to ATCP 16.18 and am., r. (2), (3)
Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19.
ATCP 16.19
ATCP 16.19
Dog imports. No person may import any dog into this state unless it meets the requirements under s.
ATCP 10.80.
ATCP 16.19 History
History: CR 18-032: cr.
Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19.
ATCP 16.20
ATCP 16.20
Dog care; general. The following standards of care apply to all dogs kept pursuant to a license under s.
ATCP 16.02 (1), including any dogs that the license holder consigns to a home custody provider:
ATCP 16.20(1)(a)(a) Each dog shall be fed at least once a day, unless another schedule is needed to maintain or restore the dog's health.
ATCP 16.20(1)(b)
(b) The size and nutritional content of a dog's daily food ration shall be based on dog's age, condition, size, and weight.
ATCP 16.20(1)(c)
(c) Dog food shall be wholesome, uncontaminated, and palatable. Dog food shall be stored in a manner that keeps it wholesome, uncontaminated, and palatable. Food storage containers shall be kept clean and free of contaminants.
ATCP 16.20(1)(d)
(d) All dogs shall have adequate access to water during the course of the day to keep the dogs well-hydrated at all times. Water shall be fluid, potable, and uncontaminated.
ATCP 16.20(1)(e)
(e) Food and water shall be provided under this subsection in durable containers, except that food may be provided in a nondurable container if the container is discarded after a single use.
ATCP 16.20(1)(f)
(f) Water containers, non-disposable food containers and non-disposable utensils shall be cleaned with an appropriate detergent, rinsed, and sanitized with an appropriate sanitizer as often as necessary but at least once a week to keep them free of accumulated dirt, debris, and disease hazards.
ATCP 16.20(2)(a)
(a) Each dog shall be handled as carefully as practicable and in a humane manner that does not cause physical harm or unnecessary injury.
ATCP 16.20(2)(b)
(b) The responsible caretaker on the premises, or an individual implementing a caretaker's oral or written instructions, shall perform daily body, mobility, and behavior checks on each dog.
ATCP 16.20(2)(c)
(c) Any dog that has or is suspected of having a communicable disease shall be kept physically separated from other susceptible animals to prevent the disease from spreading to those animals.
ATCP 16.20(2)(d)
(d) Each dog shall be groomed as necessary to maintain dog health, comfort and welfare, including preventing abnormal matted hair and overgrown nails, and allowing freedom of movement and normal bodily functions.
ATCP 16.20(2)(e)
(e) A licensed veterinarian shall examine each dog as often as necessary to ensure adequate health care. The examining licensed veterinarian shall use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The license holder shall follow the veterinarian's recommendations.
ATCP 16.20(2)(f)
(f) Sick, diseased or injured dogs shall be provided with timely veterinary care or shall be euthanized by a method described in
Appendix 1 to the
AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition published by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
ATCP 16.20 Note
Note: Copies of the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition published by the American Veterinary Medical Association are on file with the Department and the Legislative Reference Bureau and may be obtained online at
https://www.avma.org/KB/Policies/Documents/euthanasia.pdf or from the American Veterinary Medical Association at the following address:
ATCP 16.20 Note
American Veterinary Medical Association
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1931 N. Meacham Rd
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Suite 100
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Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360
ATCP 16.20(2)(g)
(g) The department may, by written notice, require a person holding a license under s.
ATCP 16.02 (1) to submit a dog for examination by a licensed veterinarian within a specified time period if the department finds, based on its inspection, that the dog is exhibiting signs of illness, injury, or neglect.
ATCP 16.20(3)(c)
(c) Paragraph
(a) does not apply to a facility that is used only for the purpose of breeding, raising and selling dogs for scientific research, provided that all of the following apply:
ATCP 16.20(3)(c)1.
1. The license holder was using that facility solely for that purpose on June 1, 2011, and any primary enclosures added or materially reconstructed since that date comply with ss.
ATCP 16.22 and
16.24.
ATCP 16.20(3)(c)2.
2. The dogs are sold from the facility at which they are bred and raised.
ATCP 16.20(3)(c)3.
3. The dogs are sold only to animal care facilities licensed or registered by the United States department of agriculture or other countries' equivalent, and are not resold to any other person.
ATCP 16.20(3)(c)4.
4. The dogs are kept in enclosures that comply with 9 CFR, Chapter I, subchapter A (animal welfare).
ATCP 16.20(4)
(4)
Exercise. A dog shall be allowed reasonable daily exercise, based on the dog's breed, size, age and health condition. Dogs shall have daily access to an indoor or outdoor run or exercise area where they can achieve a running stride. Repetitive unsupervised physical activity, such as unsupervised placement on a moving treadmill, which prevents a dog from engaging in other activities, shall be avoided except for good cause.
ATCP 16.20(5)(a)
(a) Dogs shall be separated, as necessary, into compatible groups.
ATCP 16.20(5)(b)
(b) Females in season (estrus) may not be kept with sexually intact males in the same primary enclosure, or kept without separation from sexually intact males in any confined area, except for breeding purposes.
ATCP 16.20(5)(c)
(c) Dogs exhibiting potentially harmful aggressive behavior shall be separated from other dogs.
ATCP 16.20(5)(d)
(d) Puppies under 4 months old may not be kept with adult dogs other than their dam or foster dam in the same primary enclosure or other confined area, unless under direct supervision.
ATCP 16.20(6)(a)
(a) All dogs shall have daily, full-body physical contact with other compatible dogs, except where such contact must be avoided for good cause.
ATCP 16.20(6)(b)
(b) All dogs shall have daily positive human contact and socialization, not limited to feeding time.
ATCP 16.20(6)(c)
(c) All dogs shall have safe play objects or other effective forms of inanimate enrichment in their primary enclosures, except where such objects or enrichment must be denied for good cause.
ATCP 16.20(6)(d)
(d) Dogs may not be deprived of contact, activity, or enrichment under this section for extended periods, except for good cause.
ATCP 16.20(6)(e)
(e) A license holder under s.
ATCP 16.02 (1) shall have a written plan for meeting the requirements under this subsection, and shall instruct employees and agents on the terms of that plan.
ATCP 16.20(7)(a)
(a)
General. Outdoor whelping enclosures are prohibited unless a variance is granted from the department.
ATCP 16.20(7)(b)
(b)
Whelping enclosure. An indoor primary enclosure for a single whelping dam and her puppies shall comply with all of the following requirements, rather than the requirements under s.
ATCP 16.22 (2) or
(3):
ATCP 16.20(7)(b)1.
1. The enclosure shall be of an appropriate type for the breed kept in the enclosure.
ATCP 16.20(7)(b)2.
2. The enclosure shall have a solid floor in that portion of the enclosure that is accessible to the puppies.
ATCP 16.20(7)(b)3.
3. The enclosure shall be tall enough for the dam to stand normally and comfortably.
ATCP 16.20(7)(b)4.
4. The enclosure shall be large enough for the dam to lie down in a stretched out position, so that all puppies can simultaneously nurse.
ATCP 16.20(7)(b)5.
5. The enclosure shall be large enough for the number and temperament of the puppies.
ATCP 16.20(7)(b)6.
6. The enclosure shall include an area that is accessible only to the dam and is large enough to accommodate the dam. That area may have a non-solid floor that complies with s.
ATCP 16.22 (1) (b).
ATCP 16.20(8)
(8)
Nursery enclosure. A primary enclosure for puppies between the age of weaning and the age of 4 months shall comply with the following requirements, rather than the requirements under s.
ATCP 16.22 (2) or
(3) for indoor enclosures and s.
ATCP 16.24 (2) for outdoor enclosures:
ATCP 16.20(8)(a)
(a) The enclosure shall be large enough to allow all of the puppies to turn around, stand up, lie down, and exercise normal postural movements.
ATCP 16.20(8)(b)
(b) The enclosure shall be large enough to encourage socialization and exercise.
ATCP 16.20(8)(c)
(c) The enclosure shall be indoors unless outdoor temperatures are adequate as to not adversely affect the health of the puppies, there is shade adequate to shade all dogs in the nursery from direct sunlight during any sunlight hours in which heat stress may occur, and there is no inclement weather.
ATCP 16.20(9)(a)
(a) A dog may be kept for up to 12 hours a day in a temporary enclosure that does not meet the standards for a primary enclosure under ss.
ATCP 16.22 and
16.24 if all of the following apply:
ATCP 16.20(9)(a)2.
2. The temporary enclosure is long enough to accommodate the entire length of dog's head and body, measured from the tip of the dog's nose to the base of the dog's tail.
ATCP 16.20(9)(a)3.
3. The temporary enclosure is tall enough for the dog to stand normally and comfortably, and large enough for the dog to turn around and lie down.
ATCP 16.20(9)(b)
(b) A temporary dog enclosure shall be kept indoors unless outdoor temperatures are adequate so as to not adversely affect the health of the dog, there is shade to protect the dog from direct sunlight during any sunlight hours in which heat stress may occur, and there is no inclement weather.
ATCP 16.20(10)
(10)
Runs and exercise areas. A run or exercise area shall meet all of the following requirements:
ATCP 16.20(10)(a)
(a) It shall be large enough for the dog's size and temperament, considering the number of dogs that may use the run or exercise area at the same time, and shall be large enough for the dog to achieve a running stride.
ATCP 16.20(10)(b)
(b) If outdoors, it shall include a shaded area that is large enough, during all hours in which the run or exercise area is used, to shade all dogs using the run or exercise area without crowding.
