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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Caleb & Dorcas Yoder – Plainville, IN is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from March 2016 to May 2026.
Across 12 inspections between March 2016 and May 2026, inspectors recorded between 9 dogs and 63 dogs at Caleb & Dorcas Yoder – Plainville, IN. The most recent count was 52 dogs on May 12, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 15, 2016
USDA 32-A-0546
Pre-license inspection #2
9 dogs
None
September 27, 2016
USDA 32-A-0546
Routine inspection
13 dogs
None
June 13, 2017
USDA 32-A-0546
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
May 14, 2018
USDA 32-A-0546
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
April 23, 2019
USDA 32-A-0546
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
June 22, 2021
USDA 32-A-0546
Routine inspection
39 dogs
None
September 13, 2022
USDA 32-A-0546
Routine inspection
22 dogs
None
January 31, 2024
USDA 32-A-0546
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
February 14, 2024
USDA 32-A-0546
Re-license inspection
27 dogs
None
February 11, 2025
USDA 32-A-0546
Routine inspection
33 dogs
None
March 11, 2026
USDA 32-A-0546
Routine inspection
63 dogs
2 findings
May 12, 2026
USDA 32-A-0546
Routine inspection
52 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
March 11, 2026 — Routine inspection, USDA 32-A-0546
63 dogs recorded (28 adults · 35 puppies).
Bulldogs chewed dog door inserts
There were four dog door inserts that had been excessively chewed by the bull dogs in those primary enclosures'. There were deep grooves and tooth gouges located along all four sides of the framing inserts of the indoor portion of the doggy doors. The chewed material is not able to be sanitized due to the deep grooves in the plastic surface. The inability of being able to sanitize a surface in contact with the regulated animals can become a possible health concern if the material is not repaired or replaced. All surfaces must be maintained on a regular basis. Surfaces of housing facilities - including houses, dens, and other furniture-type fixtures and objects within the facility - that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized, must be replaced when worn or soiled. To be corrected by: March 18, 2026
Outdoor runs not spot-cleaned daily
There were six outdoor runs of 16 enclosures that had not been spot cleaned daily. Six of the runs were not cleaned the day before as the licensee ran out of time due to a prior commitment. At the time of inspection there were two days worth of buildup in those six runs. The other 10 runs were within the daily pick up limit. There were four primary enclosures that had a buildup of brown dirt/grime around the doors/door flap area that needed to be spot cleaned more often than the current cleaning/sanitizing schedule of two weeks, in order to keep the primary enclosures at an acceptably clean standard. The lack of spot cleaning to provide clean runs on a daily basis, or increased spot cleaning of primary enclosure surfaces when needed, can increase the risk of possible health issues with the regulated animals. Hard surfaces with which the dogs or cats come in contact must be spot-cleaned daily and sanitized in accordance with § 3.11(b) of this subpart to prevent accumulation of excreta and reduce disease hazards. Floors made of dirt, absorbent bedding, sand, gravel, grass, or other similar material must be raked or spot-cleaned with sufficient frequency to ensure all animals the freedom to avoid contact with excreta. Contaminated material must be replaced whenever this raking and spot-cleaning is not sufficient to prevent or eliminate odors, insects, pests, or vermin infestation. All other surfaces of housing facilities must be cleaned and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. Sanitization may be done using any of the methods provided in § 3.11(b)(3) for primary enclosures. To be corrected by: March 15, 2026
Has Caleb & Dorcas Yoder – Plainville, IN been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Caleb & Dorcas Yoder – Plainville, IN keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, May 12, 2026, inspectors counted 52 dogs (24 adults · 28 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Caleb & Dorcas Yoder – Plainville, IN raise?
The records name Bulldog. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Caleb & Dorcas Yoder – Plainville, IN hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.