--- title: DHPP (Distemper/Parvo) for Dog Boarding | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/dhpp-distemper-parvo/ 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/) - DHPP (distemper/parvo) for boarding # DHPP (distemper and parvo) for boarding Happy Paws Kennels requires current distemper and parvo vaccination for every dog, usually given as one combination shot called DHPP. Send the record with your booking request so it shows the vaccine will not expire during the stay. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Owners often see several different names on a vaccine record: DHPP, DAPP, DA2PP or simply distemper/parvo. This page sorts out the names and says what the kennel needs to see. ## What the requirement says The kennel's vaccination page lists distemper and parvo as one of the three required dog vaccines. It explains that the two are both viral diseases, that they are very different illnesses, and that immunity is often given in the same combination shot along with other vaccines. It suggests talking about your dog's needs with your veterinarian. In practice, the record needs to show a distemper/parvo vaccination that is current on your pick-up day. ## Reading the letters on your record The letters usually stand for distemper, adenovirus (hepatitis), parvovirus and parainfluenza, though the exact mix varies by product. The American Animal Hospital Association's canine guidelines list distemper, adenovirus type 2 and parvovirus type 2 among the core vaccines, meaning vaccines they recommend for all dogs unless there is a medical reason not to. If your record lists the shot under a brand name or an abbreviation you do not recognize, a quick call to your veterinarian's office will tell you what it covers. - DHPP, DAPP, DA2PP: combination shots that include distemper and parvo. - Leptospirosis is sometimes added to the same shot. It is recommended at Happy Paws, not required. - Ask your vet's office to print the full record, not only a tag or receipt. ## Puppies and the 16-week rule Dogs and cats must be 16 weeks old before the first day of a stay and must have received all the recommended vaccinations for their age. AAHA's guidelines describe a puppy series of combination doses spread across the first 16 weeks, with a booster after that. The spacing and timing for your puppy is your veterinarian's call. The [puppy vaccine schedule](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/puppy-vaccine-schedule/) page explains how that fits with boarding. ## Sending the record Upload it to your ProPetware account when you send a booking request, email it to the kennel, or bring a copy to the first check-in. Booking is by request, and the kennel confirms every reservation. The [readiness checker](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/vaccine-readiness-checker/) lets you tick off each vaccine before you submit. ### 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/) - [AVMA: Canine parvovirus](https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/canine-parvovirus) ### 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/) - [Parvo in dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/parvo/) - [DHPP](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/dhpp/) - [Puppy vaccine schedule](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/puppy-vaccine-schedule/) - [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 - [Bordetella vaccine](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/bordetella/) - [Intranasal vs oral bordetella](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/intranasal-vs-oral-bordetella/) - [Canine influenza](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/canine-influenza/) - [FVRCP for cats](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/fvrcp/) - [Leptospirosis vaccine](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/leptospirosis/) - [Heartworm prevention in the Delta](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/heartworm-prevention/) - [Flea & tick prevention before boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/flea-and-tick-prevention/) - [Kennel cough](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/kennel-cough/) 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/). ### Is distemper and parvo one shot or two? It is often one combination shot. The record will list the vaccine date, and your veterinarian can confirm what the product covers. ### Does the kennel accept a different brand or name for the shot? The record needs to show distemper and parvo protection. If the abbreviation is unclear, ask your veterinarian's office or call 707-678-6600. ### How long is the shot good for? That depends on the product and your vet's schedule. What matters for the kennel is that the date on the record covers your whole stay. ### Is leptospirosis part of the requirement? No. It is recommended, not required.