Assessing Noise from Dog Kennels: Navigating the New Draft ProPG Guidance

Tuesday 26 May 12:00- 13:00pm Online

Key summary

The Challenge of Kennel Noise Assessment

Introducing the New Draft ProPG

The guide is currently released as a draft for a consultation period running until May 31st. This webinar is designed to help you digest the technical proposals so you can confidently submit your feedback before the deadline

North East and Yorkshire Branch: Assessing Noise from Dog Kennels: Navigating the New Draft ProPG Guidance

Date: 26-05-26
Time: 12:00
Location:

Zoom
Live streaming available: Yes

The Challenge of Kennel Noise Assessment

For years, assessing the impact of dog barking, whining, and howling has been a complex challenge for acoustics professionals and Environmental Health Officers. Without a unified approach, practitioners have often had to adapt existing methodologies - such as BS 4142 (which explicitly excludes domesticated animals), referencing WHO Community Noise Guidelines (definitely out of scope!), or local authority criteria - leading to inconsistent assessment outcomes across the community.

Introducing the New Draft ProPG

To address this gap, a new Draft Professional Practice Guidance (ProPG) has been published. Produced by the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) with input from IOA and CIEH representatives, the draft provides a dedicated framework for assessing and managing noise from dog kennels affecting noise-sensitive receptors (NSRs).

What This Webinar Will Cover

Join us for a focused, one-hour lunchtime webinar to break down the proposed guidance and discuss the active consultation questions. Our agenda includes:

  • Scope & Application: Understanding which facilities are covered, from boarding kennels to veterinary practices.
  • Source Data & Measurement: Examining the recommended "on-time" corrections—such as 10 minutes of barking in a 60-minute period—and best practices for collecting site-specific data.
  • New Assessment Methodologies: Learning how to calculate the Dog Vocalisation Level (DVL) using LAeq levels to compare against LA90 background sound levels.
  • Sleep Disturbance Criteria: Reviewing the LAFmax assessment methods designed specifically to address night-time noise impacts.
  • Context & Mitigation: Factoring in the acoustic character of an area and exploring effective Noise Management Plans (NMPs) and building design considerations.

Have Your Say

The guide is currently released as a draft for a consultation period running until May 31st. This webinar is designed to help you digest the technical proposals so you can confidently submit your feedback before the deadline.

Register here: https://www.cpdtag.com/app.php?event=B5E170D28302E4B3DDBDC909B6EA038