A quick checklist to make sure your dog is ready. These requirements protect every guest in our care — and yours.
At Noble Nose, we maintain strict health and vaccination standards for every dog that boards with us. In a close-contact setting, these requirements aren’t just policy — they’re how we protect your dog and every other guest. All records must be provided by a certified veterinarian and must be current at the time of drop-off.
All dogs must have current vaccination records from a certified vet before their first drop-off. Dogs not current on required vaccinations will not be admitted.
Required by law and essential for any boarding facility. Must be current and administered by a licensed veterinarian.
Protects against kennel cough, which spreads easily in group settings. Must be administered at least 5 days before boarding.
Combination vaccine covering Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus. Must be current.
Protects against the H3N2 and H3N8 strains of canine flu. Especially important in kennel environments.
Proof of current heartworm prevention medication is required. Please bring documentation or a recent vet record confirming this.
All dogs must be on a current flea and tick prevention program. Dogs showing signs of fleas or ticks will not be admitted.
Beyond vaccinations, we require all boarding guests to meet the following health standards at the time of drop-off.
Dogs must be free of fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites. A recent negative fecal parasite screening is required.
Dogs showing any signs of illness — coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, discharge, or lethargy — will not be admitted until cleared by a vet.
Dogs in post-operative recovery or with open wounds requiring monitoring are not suitable for our boarding facility.
We do not board puppies under 16 weeks of age, as they have not yet completed their full vaccination series.
We are unable to accommodate pregnant females or females currently in heat.
To protect all guests and maintain our standards of care, the following dogs cannot be accommodated at Noble Nose. If you have questions about your dog’s eligibility, please call us before booking.
Puppies under 16 weeks — incomplete vaccination series
Pregnant females — require specialized care we don’t offer
Females in heat — disruptive to other boarding guests
Dogs with contagious illness — must be cleared by a vet first
Post-operative dogs — open wounds or stitches requiring vet monitoring
Dogs with expired vaccinations — must be current at time of drop-off
Everything we need from you to make your dog’s stay seamless. Please have these ready at drop-off.
Questions about requirements? Call us before booking — we’re happy to help.