Dog Boarding Vaccination Requirements at Stohner Kennels

Vaccination requirements are not there to make drop off harder.

A boarding kennel brings dogs from different homes onto the same property. Even with individual runs, cleaning, and careful management, dogs share the same general environment. Vaccination and parasite prevention reduce the chance that one dog's illness becomes a problem for every dog on the property.

Here is what Stohner Kennels requires and why it should be handled before drop off day.

Required vaccinations

Dogs boarding or training at Stohner Kennels need current records for Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Canine Influenza, and Leptospirosis.

Dogs also need to be current on flea and tick prevention and heartworm prevention.

These requirements apply to boarding and training dogs because both groups use the facility and outdoor areas.

Your veterinarian can provide a vaccine history or certificate showing the dates. Sending those records before the stay gives us time to review them and prevents a last minute problem at check in.

Why respiratory vaccines matter

Bordetella and Canine Influenza are especially important in places where multiple dogs come and go.

Respiratory illness can spread through droplets, close contact, shared air space, and contaminated surfaces. A dog may appear healthy when it arrives and still be in the early stage of an illness.

Vaccines do not make risk disappear, but they are one of the most important layers of prevention.

Cleaning, ventilation, individual housing, observation, and keeping sick dogs away from the facility all matter too.

Good disease prevention is never based on one step alone.

Why Leptospirosis matters

Leptospirosis can be associated with wildlife, rodents, contaminated soil, and standing water.

A rural property naturally has more exposure to wildlife than a facility surrounded by pavement. Requiring Leptospirosis vaccination is part of protecting dogs that spend time outdoors.

Your veterinarian is the right person to answer medical questions about the vaccine and your dog's individual health.

Parasite prevention is part of kennel safety

Fleas and ticks do not stay politely with one dog.

Heartworm prevention is also important in Texas, where mosquito exposure is a routine concern.

Owners should keep their dogs on the prevention plan recommended by their veterinarian. Do not wait until the day before boarding to start or change a medication without veterinary guidance.

What we do not require

Stohner Kennels does not require a routine negative fecal test for every stay.

That does not mean gastrointestinal symptoms should be ignored. If your dog has diarrhea, vomiting, coughing, nasal discharge, fever, unusual tiredness, or another sign of illness, tell us before arrival.

A dog that may be contagious should not enter a boarding facility until a veterinarian says it is appropriate.

Send records before drop off

Boarding requests are reviewed before they are confirmed.

Submitting vaccine records early allows us to identify anything missing while there is still time to contact your veterinarian. Drop off and pickup are by appointment, and arriving without required records may delay or prevent the stay.

Keep a copy of your dog's records where you can access it while traveling. It is useful for boarding, emergency veterinary care, and many dog events.

Ask before assuming

Vaccine schedules can vary based on age, health, product, and veterinary recommendation.

Stohner Kennels sets the facility requirements, but your veterinarian determines what is medically appropriate for your dog.

For a look at daily routines during a stay, see what a day of dog boarding looks like at Stohner Kennels.

Contact us before your scheduled stay if you are unsure whether a record meets the requirement. It is much easier to solve the question ahead of time than at the kennel door.