11/03/2026
Get your dogs Titer Tested or vaccinated NOW if they are boarding for the holidays! Waiting until right before their stay puts them at risk because their immune system is compromised.
CoolWag accepts Titer tests and only requires puppies to be up-to-date on their vaccines per the standard schedule. Dogs older than 1 year must have one round of core vaccines after 1 year-old; but, we do accept titer tests in place of the vaccine. Rabies is required by law every 3 years. I think we should write our state reps and senators to accept titer tests--many states do--
The Bordetella vaccine does not protect against many germs that cause a cough and it does shed and weaken a dogs immune system (all vaccines do when first administered). The Lepto vaccine comes with its own risks. None of them are 100% safe and many aren't as affective as the rabies and distemper/parvo vaccine.
In addition to the rigorous cleaning, enzyme applying and sanitizing routine, we have air scrubbers that seek out and eliminate germs in the air. It's called BioOx. While there is no guarantee that a dog won't get ill while being with other dogs at our facility, we do have very low numbers. NOT getting vaccines a day or three days before staying with us will help. If you are boarding for the holidays, regardless of what facility you choose, please get any vaccines now so that your dog's body will have a chance to process them a week or two before they are around other dogs.
We love the holidays and love caring for your pups and kitties. Our program with smaller groups, a lot of outside playtime, fresh air replacement every two hours, UV sanitizers in the HVAC, Turf covered gravel outside and a kennel-approved sealant inside, all the cleaning and sanitizing and the BioOx Air Scrubbers really set us up for success in keeping our guests happy and healthy. But please don't wait until the last minute to get a vaccine before boarding.
Note: From my experience (Heather Wegner) Olive leaf extract, Manuka honey and adding colloidal silver in my dogs water help protect against and speed up recovery of many illnesses and it also works for the humans: me and my family!
