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What vaccinations are required for dog boarding and training classes?

Every dog sharing space with other dogs needs current records. It protects your dog as much as everyone else's.

What we require

Current rabies, distemper (DHPP) and bordetella. We record the expiration date for each on your dog's profile in the client portal, so you and our staff can see at a glance when something is coming due.

When to get them done

Plan ahead: bordetella in particular should be given comfortably before a boarding stay or the first class night rather than the day before. Puppies attending class need to be far enough along in their series — check with your veterinarian and with us.

How to submit them

Ask your veterinary clinic to email records, or bring them to your first visit. Once your dog's profile is set up in the portal, we keep the dates on file for future bookings.

Talk it through with us

Every dog is different. If you want a recommendation for your dog specifically, tell us what's going on and we'll point you to the right program — we're at 8618 Ridgefield Rd, Crystal Lake, IL.

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