Code of Practice for Canadian Kennel Operations:
http://www.animalhealthcare.ca/pdfs/Kennel%20Code-EN.pdf

Those who have accepted responsibility for a dog(s), no matter what their area of involvement, must provide: 1) comfort, shelter and security, 2)readily accessible fresh water and a diet capable of maintaining the dog(s) in full health and vigour, 3) freedom of movement, 4) the company of other animals, which includes the human who is often the only contact that the dog(s) might have with other living creatures, 5) the opportunity to exercise most, if not all, of their normal patterns of behaviour, 6) an environment and housing that neither harms the animal nor causes any undue strain, 7) the ability to recognize and prevent abnormal behavioral patterns, injury, and parasitic infections and disease, including rapid diagnosis and treatment when indicated, and 8) appropriate health care.

Participants to the writing of the code: The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (BC SPCA is a member), the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada, The Canadian Kennel Club, The Canadian Council on Animal Care, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and Animal Alliance of Canada. The BC SPCA is a member or associate of these organizations with the probable exception of Animal Alliance of Canada.