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) (9) Temporary enclosure for one dog.

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)1. 1. Only one dog is kept in the temporary enclosure at any time.

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.

ATCP 16.20 History History: CR 10-100: cr. Register May 2011 No. 665, eff. 6-1-11; CR 18-032: am. (1) (f), (2) (d), (e), (f), (3) (a), (c) 3., cr. (7) to (10) Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19; renum. (10) (a) (intro.), 1., 2. to (10) (intro.), (a), (b) under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register October 2019 No. 766.

ATCP 16.22 ATCP 16.22 Dogs kept indoors. The following requirements apply to an indoor facility at which a person keeps dogs pursuant to a license under s. ATCP 16.02 (1):

ATCP 16.22(1) (1) Primary enclosures; general.

ATCP 16.22(1)(a) (a) Size and configuration. An indoor primary enclosure shall comply with sub. (2) or (3), except that a whelping enclosure shall comply with s. ATCP 16.20 (7) and a nursery enclosure shall comply with s. ATCP 16.20 (8).

ATCP 16.22(1)(am) (am) General structure and maintenance. The primary enclosure shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect the dog from injury.

ATCP 16.22(1)(b) (b) Floors and interior surfaces. Floors and interior surfaces of an indoor primary enclosure shall comply with all of the following standards:

ATCP 16.22(1)(b)1. 1. Dirt floors are prohibited.

ATCP 16.22(1)(b)2. 2. A floor, other than a floor in the portion of a whelping enclosure that is accessible to puppies, may be constructed of metal wire mesh. The wire shall be coated with an acceptable material to prevent injury to the dogs’ feet. The wire shall be of an adequate gauge to prevent sagging under the weight of the dog or dogs kept in the enclosure, and to prevent injury to the dogs’ feet.

ATCP 16.22 Note Note: Stainless steel slatting is not wire mesh.

ATCP 16.22(1)(b)3. 3. Floor openings, if any, shall be small enough to prevent the feet of the smallest dog kept in the enclosure from passing through or becoming entangled in the openings.

ATCP 16.22(1)(b)4. 4. Floors and other interior surfaces shall be constructed and maintained to keep the dog clean, dry, and safe from injury. Surfaces shall be regularly cleaned and sanitized.

ATCP 16.22(1)(c) (c) Stacking primary enclosures. No indoor primary enclosure may be stacked on top of any other indoor primary enclosure unless the stacking arrangement complies with all of the following:

ATCP 16.22(1)(c)1. 1. The floor of the top enclosure shall be no higher than 52 inches from the floor of the room in which the enclosures are stacked.

ATCP 16.22(1)(c)2. 2. The stacking arrangement shall provide for safe dog handling, adequate ventilation and temperature control, easy cleaning and sanitization, and easy inspection of all stacked enclosures.

ATCP 16.22(1)(c)3. 3. Each stacked enclosure shall have a fully ventilated front side and a solid floor or floor with a solid catch pan that can be easily cleaned and sanitized.

ATCP 16.22(1)(c)4. 4. The stacked enclosures shall be stable when filled to maximum capacity with dogs.

ATCP 16.22(1)(c)5. 5. No dog in any of the stacked enclosures may be exposed to any excreta, urine, dirt, or debris falling from a higher enclosure.

ATCP 16.22(2) (2) Primary enclosure for one or more dogs that get at least 30 minutes of exercise each day. A primary enclosure under this subsection shall comply with all of the following requirements:

ATCP 16.22(2)(a) (a) The floor area of the primary enclosure shall be at least equal to the sum of the floor areas under pars. (b) and (c), where each dog’s length is measured from the tip of the dog’s nose to the base of the dog’s tail.