There is a major misconception with the origin of “kennel cough”. The name itself suggests that your dog can get kennel cough at a boarding facility, which is true; but only partially true. “Kennel cough” should be called canine cough, because that’s exactly what it is. Similar to the common cold, it can be spread and picked up in a dog park, a vet clinic, and even your back yard. Think of children and how easily they pick up a cold in elementary school. It is the same with your dogs, and depending on the severity and presence of other bacteria, it can develop into a harsh, more flu-like sickness. Canine cough is highly contagious and can carry many symptoms including: coughing, wheezing, retching, sneezing, and a runny nose. In severe cases, especially in puppies and elderly dogs, recovery takes weeks or leads to death.

What you can do:

  • Get the proper vaccinations from your pet
  • Help ensure you dog’s overall health
  • Monitor your dog’s interaction with other dogs
  • Be choosy when selecting your family pet resort

What Applewood does:

At Applewood, we continually educate ourselves on any infectious disease or bacteria that could possibly infect our guests. We have taken proper and necessary steps to maintain a clean and healthy resort, with your dog’s health in mind:

  • We require record of Bordetella vaccination upon check-in
  • Separate climate zones with several independent air conditioners that frequently exchange air
  • High cleanliness standards
  • Proper sanitation procedures
  • Isolation of possibly infected dogs
  • Isolation of puppies and older, more prone dogs