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Inputs
Maximum dogs (per licence): [see DOCX]
Operating hours: [see DOCX]
Minimum standard (1:10)
For N dogs, minimum staff = N ÷ 10.
Result (minimum standard): [see DOCX]
Higher standard (1:8)
For N dogs, minimum staff = N ÷ 8.
Result (higher standard): [see DOCX]
Worked examples
Example 1: 15 dogs, 2 staff. Minimum standard: 15 ÷ 10 = 1.5 → need 2 (rounded up). Higher standard: 15 ÷ 8 = 1.875 → need 2 (rounded up). Result: 2 staff meets both standards.
Example 2: 20 dogs, 2 staff. Minimum standard: 20 ÷ 10 = 2 → 2 staff meets. Higher standard: 20 ÷ 8 = 2.5 → 2 staff does NOT meet. Result: need 3 staff for higher standard.
Rule of thumb: Always round UP. 2.1 staff = 3 staff. Never 2.
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