Kennel Reception Area Ideas

The reception area is the first thing people see when dropping their dogs off at the kennel. A customer's overall first impression is something that he will always remember when recommending the kennel to friends and family. Keep this room bright and cheerful to make it a positive experience for both the animal and it's owner. Notice how the traffic will flow through the room; use this as a guide to help you arrange furniture to best serve your clients.

  1. Paint

    • The reception area should be painted in a calming colors like blue or green. The dogs will be excited and possibly fearful when they first enter, so you will need your reception area to be a place where they can relax. Dogs can pick up an owner's own stress and get upset. Use a high-gloss paint, as it will be easier to keep clean.

    Seating

    • Arrange chairs in a circular design around the room, leaving the traffic flow open so that clients can walk in without bumping into furniture or pets. The number of seats would depend on how many dogs your kennel holds. Make the main desk easily accessible by placing it in the center of the room or to one side where more than one person can wait at a time.

    Flooring

    • Some animals will eliminate when nervous. Laminate flooring, linoleum or tile would be a better choice over rugs. These flooring choices would be easier to clean when accidents occur. Choose neutrals colors to keep with the relaxing atmosphere of the decor and so that you can easily see stains..

    Decorations

    • Decorations should be nontoxic in case one of your furry clients decides to chew it up. Place plants and other decorative items so they are not accessible to pets. Posters of dogs, cats and the products they use, can decorate the reception area. They can be both informative and decorative.

      Contact a local artist in your community to paint pictures of dogs and cats on the walls. Add your kennel logo to the wall above the reception desk to complete your decor.