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7.—(1) Where appropriate the licence holder or an attendant shall inspect all dogs at regular intervals throughout the day and night.
(2) Licence holders shall take all reasonable steps to protect dogs from pain, suffering, injury and disease.
(3) Licence holders shall take all reasonable steps to prevent and control the spread of infectious or contagious diseases amongst dogs in the breeding establishment.
(4) Adequate and suitable isolation facilities shall be available to—
(a)house a sick dog pending veterinary treatment; and
(b)for recuperation where appropriate.
(5) A dog shall not be continually exposed to direct sunlight.
(6) A dog shall receive any necessary veterinary treatment and such treatment shall include vaccinations.
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