Junior Troyer – Millersburg, OH

August 27, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-A-0548

• Sold puppies without license

  This was a search inspection. Facility owner was present during this search inspection. Facility started the licensing process in 2013 but did not complete it. Many dogs noted on the property, owner comfirmed he still has over 100 dogs. He said he intended to complete the licensing process but ran out of time. Sale records confirm he has sold to a pet store on 1/27/14, 2/17/14, and 3/10/14. He stated that he does not get paid for the puppies until the pet store sells the puppies so he thought that was not regulated. Regulations were explained in detail. These wholsale sales of puppies without a license are in violation of Section 2.1. An application packet was provided to the owner. NO REGULATED ACTIVITY MAY BE CONDUCTED UNTIL A USDA LICENSE IS OBTAINED

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June 20, 2018 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-A-0548

106 dogs recorded (74 adults · 32 puppies).

• French Bulldogs enclosures too small for exercise

  Five French Bulldogs were housed individually. The written exercise plan that was present at the kennel did not provide guidance for individually housed dogs. The licensee stated that the dogs went into the exercise yard once a week for a half an hour weather permitting. The attending veterinarian was consulted by the inspector about their guidance for these animals and the licensee did not meet the requirements they indicated, if a dog was individually housed. Three enclosures measuring 51 x 31 inches (10.98 sq feet) housed one dog each. Each of those dogs were approximately 25 inches long. Dogs of this size require 6.67 sq feet of minimum space under section 3.6(c)(1). They require an additional 6.67 sq. feet of space (13.35 sq. feet total) to meet all of their exercise requirements within their primary enclosure. Two enclosures measuring 32 x 31 inches (6.89 sq feet) housed one dog each. Each of those dogs were approximately 20 inches long. Dogs of this size require 4.69 sq feet of minimum space under section 3.6(c)(1). They require an additional 4.69 sq. feet of space (9.38 sq. feet total) to meet all of their exercise requirements within their primary enclosure. Section 3.8(c)(3) provides additional options for meeting dogs exercise requirements such as access to a run or open area at the frequency and duration prescribed by the attending veterinarian, however, the licensee is neither meeting the minimum space requirements for exercise within the primary enclosure, nor the Attending Veterinarian’s guidance for exercise outside of the enclosure. The lack of appropriate exercise can affect the dogs’ mental and physical health, and impact the growth of young dogs. The licensee must develop, document and follow an appropriate plan for exercise. In addition, the plan must be approved by the attending veterinarian, and made available for APHIS upon request. The dogs must be provided the opportunity to exercise regularly at the frequency and duration prescribed by the attending veterinarian, if they are kept individually in cages, pens, or runs that provide less than two times the required floor space for that dog, as indicated by 3.6(c)(1) of this subpart. To be corrected by: June 27, 2018

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