By Shelby Brooks
Caldermeade could become home to a Staffordshire dog breeding facility following the submission of a planning application with Cardinia Shire Council.
The applicant, Elena Kutukoff, lodged the plan for 150 Settlement Road, Caldermeade, requesting to build a recreational dog breeding facility for Staffordshire bull terriers and American Staffordshire terriers.
The planning permit states the facility will hold a maximum of 15 dogs at any point in time, with a maximum number of nine fertile females and three fertile male dogs plus three retired dogs.
She plans to have 20 enclosures, of which some will be used for temporary separation of dogs due to special circumstances, like in sickness or for a new litter.
“I am, and have been a member of applicable organisation Dogs Victoria, since 2008,” Ms Kutukoff wrote in the permit.
“I am the sole carer responsible for operating my kennels. I have a signed agreement with two of my vets, regarding a health management plan, to ensure the best appropriate care is given to my dogs.
“Each dog is exercised twice daily, at one hour intervals. Puppies are also exercised/socialised for 30 minutes, twice daily. Human interaction/training is also given to dogs during these times.“
The permit states all dogs have access to sun light, the pens also have shaded areas away from rain etc. They will have access to an inside section of the shed, away from extreme weather.
“Pens will be cleaned and hosed twice daily, or as often as required and disinfected twice per week,“ the permit states.
“Dogs are checked daily for any injuries, signs of distress and overall well-being. They are all vaccinated up to date, flea treated and wormed, records of dates and notes are documented for each dog.“
Any objections to the planning permit must be sent to the Cardinia Shire Council, PO Box 7, Pakenham, Vic, 3810 or emailed to mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au before Friday 4 June.
