Question 1

What vaccines do kennels require for dog boarding?

Accepted Answer

Most boarding facilities require proof of rabies, DHPP (distemper/parvo combination), and Bordetella (kennel cough); many also want Bordetella given at least a week or two before the stay, and some require canine influenza in outbreak areas. Requirements vary by facility — always confirm in advance.

Question 2

What proof of vaccination do boarders accept?

Accepted Answer

Typically a vaccination certificate or clinic record showing the vaccine name, date given, and the administering vet — front desks check batch details and dates, so a blurry photo of a tag is often not enough. A clinic printout, emailed certificate, or a live shareable record works best.

Question 3

What information should I leave with a boarder or pet sitter?

Accepted Answer

Current medications with doses and times, feeding instructions, your vet's contact details, an emergency contact, any conditions or allergies, and behavioral notes. Facilities can act faster in an emergency when this is written down rather than remembered.

The boarding checklist: what kennels actually require.

Vaccine proof (confirm with your facility)

Care instructions

Contacts

Or hand them one QR code