Adult dogs do not follow one calendar. This page gives the kennel's list and the general intervals the guidelines mention, with the choices left to your vet.
The list the kennel needs
Rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella. Canine influenza, leptospirosis, heartworm prevention and flea prevention are recommended. The kennel's page notes that rabies is re-administered every three years in healthy adult dogs, that Bordetella boosters depend on the type of vaccine, and that canine influenza needs a yearly update after the booster.
Senior dogs and dogs with health conditions may follow a plan their veterinarian has adjusted. If that describes your dog, bring the record and any written note to the clinic before booking, and call the kennel with questions about how the paperwork should look.
General intervals in the guidelines
The American Animal Hospital Association's 2022 canine guidelines list the combination distemper/adenovirus/parvovirus vaccine as given to adult dogs at intervals of three years after the puppy series, leptospirosis as an annual vaccine, and rabies according to local law. In California the statute is Health and Safety Code section 121690, and the certificate your veterinarian issues states the due date. These are published guidelines, not instructions for your dog. Your veterinarian may choose a different plan for good medical reasons.
Keep a calendar
A record that is current today but expires mid-stay needs a booster first. A good habit is to put every due date from your dog's record in your phone calendar, with a reminder two months ahead. Before each booking, check the dates against your pick-up day, not your drop-off day, using the vaccine readiness checker.
Many owners also keep a photo of the record on their phone. It makes emailing the kennel a one-minute job, and it helps if you ever need to show the record at a vet visit or a day care in another town.
Sending updates
Upload new records to your ProPetware account, email them, or bring a copy. Read how to send vaccine records and how far ahead to vaccinate. Medical questions, such as whether an older dog should skip a vaccine, belong with your veterinarian. Please call 707-678-6600 to confirm for your pet.
