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Dog boarding vaccine checklist

Organize rabies records, DHPP or DAPP details, Bordetella, facility rules, vet contact, and check-in paperwork before boarding, daycare, or grooming. Then save the living version in Romp for the next visit.

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Dog boarding and daycare vaccine checklist

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Boarding stay. Organizer only. Confirm requirements with the facility and your veterinarian; official veterinary records remain the source of truth.

Facility: Facility / service
Date: Drop-off or appointment date
Clinic: Veterinarian / clinic

Boarding stay focus

  • Confirm the facility's written vaccine and record requirements before check-in.
  • Ask whether records must be uploaded, emailed, or brought as a printed copy.
  • Save the final paperwork in one dog-care record so the next trip is easier.

Records to collect

Common vaccine records to verify

Facilities vary. Some require only a few records; others list additional timing, booster, or lab rules. Use the facility's policy and your veterinarian's record as the final reference.

Timing and handoff

Paper helps at check-in. Romp keeps the living record: vaccine dates, signed documents, visit notes, medications, daily logs, and Hazel helping you find the detail later.

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Common, not universal

The records facilities tend to ask for.

Boarding and daycare policies are local and facility-specific, but public policies often cluster around the same paperwork: signed vaccine proof, expiration dates, and a way to send the record before drop-off.

  • Rabies proof is one of the most common check-in requirements.
  • DHPP, DAPP, DHLPP, or a similar distemper combination record is often listed.
  • Bordetella is commonly requested for social dog settings.
  • Canine influenza and leptospirosis appear in some policies but are not universal.
  • Facilities may require records before arrival, not only at drop-off.
  • Signed veterinary records usually carry more weight than owner-written notes.

Use this page to make a facility-ready packet, not to choose a medical plan. Your veterinarian and the facility policy remain the source of truth.

FAQ

Boarding vaccine checklist questions.

What vaccines do dogs usually need for boarding or daycare?

Many boarding and daycare facilities ask for proof of current rabies, a distemper combination record such as DHPP, DAPP, or DHLPP, and Bordetella. Some facilities also ask for canine influenza, leptospirosis, parasite checks, or other local requirements. Always confirm the exact policy with your facility and veterinarian.

What paperwork should I bring for dog boarding?

Bring the facility's requirements, official veterinary vaccine records, rabies certificate details, expiration or next-due dates, veterinarian contact details, owner and emergency contact information, medication notes, allergy notes, and any forms the facility asked for before arrival.

Is this checklist medical advice?

No. This is an organizer for owner records and facility check-in prep. It does not replace veterinary guidance, official signed records, vaccine certificates, or the facility's written requirements.

Why save the records in Romp too?

A printed checklist helps with one check-in. Romp keeps the living record afterward: vaccine dates, signed documents, vet notes, medications, daily logs, weight changes, and Hazel helping you find the detail later.