--- title: Adult Dog Vaccine Schedule and Boarding Records | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/adult-dog-vaccine-schedule/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [Vaccines](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/) - Adult dog vaccine schedule # Adult dog vaccine schedule and boarding How often an adult dog needs each vaccine depends on the product and your veterinarian's plan, so the kennel simply asks that every required record be current through the last day of the stay. The required adult list is rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) 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](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/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](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/sending-vaccine-records/) and [how far ahead to vaccinate](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/timing-before-boarding/). 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. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) - [AAHA 2022 Canine Vaccination Guidelines](https://www.aaha.org/resources/2022-aaha-canine-vaccination-guidelines/recommendations-for-core-and-noncore-canine-vaccines/) - [California Health and Safety Code section 121690](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=121690.&lawCode=HSC) ### Before your first stay - [Vaccination records](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) current through pick-up day - A signed [boarding agreement](https://happypawskennels.com/boarding-contract/) - Pets 16 weeks or older - [Bring nothing but your pet](https://happypawskennels.com/what-to-bring/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | --- | --- | | Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [Vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) - [How far ahead to vaccinate before a stay](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/timing-before-boarding/) - [How to send vaccine records](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/sending-vaccine-records/) - [Rabies vaccine for dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/rabies-dogs/) - [Vaccine readiness checker](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/vaccine-readiness-checker/) - [Vaccines](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/vaccines/) ## Is my pet ready? Who is staying? Dog Cat Both Pick-up date Dog vaccines (three required, one recommended) Rabies Good until Distemper/Parvo (DHPP) Good until Bordetella (kennel cough) Good until Canine Influenza (H3N2 - H3N8) - recommended, not required Good until Cat vaccines (required) Rabies Good until FVRCP Good until Tick each vaccine your pet has had. Add the date it runs out to check it against your pick-up day. This checks our boarding requirements, not your pet's health. Your veterinarian decides which vaccines your pet should have and when. Upload records to your [ProPetware account](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin), email them, or bring a copy at check-in. ## Read next - [Kitten vaccine schedule](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/kitten-vaccine-schedule/) - [Which vaccines does a cat need for boarding?](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/cat-vaccines-for-boarding/) - [How far ahead to vaccinate before a stay](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/timing-before-boarding/) - [Titer tests and boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/titer-tests/) - [Rabies exemptions in California](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/vaccine-exemptions/) - [How to send vaccine records](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/sending-vaccine-records/) - [Dog licenses in Solano & Yolo counties](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/dog-licensing-solano-yolo/) - [Parvo in dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/parvo/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/). ### How often does an adult dog need a rabies shot? The kennel's page says every three years in healthy adult dogs. Your veterinarian's certificate gives the exact date. ### How often does Bordetella need to be given? It depends on the vaccine type. Ask your veterinarian. ### Is canine influenza yearly? Yes. After the initial dose and booster, annual updates are needed. ### What if I lost my dog's record? Your veterinarian's office can print or email a copy.