For a young puppy, the vaccine series matters as much as the birthday. Check both before you book.
The two requirements
- 16 weeks old before the first day of the stay.
- All recommended vaccinations for their age, with a copy of the records on file.
What a puppy needs on the record
Dogs need rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella. Canine influenza is recommended rather than required; a dog that has it is accepted after the first dose, with a booster three to four weeks later. Because a puppy's series runs over several visits, ask your vet to date each shot and keep the records current through your last day.
Planning a first stay
A puppy's first night away is a bigger step than an adult dog's. A tour first and a short first stay make a gentler start. The first-time boarding guide and the puppy boarding page help you plan.
Costs
A puppy pays the posted rate for the kennel class: $52 for Economy, $59 for Business Class and $72 for First Class per night on the 2026 rates.
If your puppy is almost 16 weeks
Count 16 weeks from the birth date on your vet's record, not from the adoption date. Book the stay for after that date, and confirm that the latest vaccines are on file. Call 707-678-6600 if your puppy's birthday and the trip dates are close, and the kennel will tell you where you stand.