Before Your Visit
Your dog must have:
- Bordetella
- DHPP / Distemper-Parvo
- Leptospirosis
- Canine Influenza
- Rabies (if over 16 weeks)
- Current Flea & Tick Prevention
Not Eligible Yet?
Your dog may need additional time if:
- They are a puppy completing a vaccine series
- Their vaccines have expired
- They are receiving a vaccine for the first time
- They recently received a vaccine and have not completed the required waiting period
If you’re unsure, send us your records and we’ll review them for you.
Keeping Every Dog in Our Care Safe
At Best Friends Fur Ever, our health requirements are designed to help protect not only your dog, but our entire dog community. Vaccinations and preventatives are among the most effective tools available for reducing illness and supporting safe social experiences for dogs.
All vaccine requirements are established based on veterinary recommendations and industry best practices to help maintain a healthy environment for every dog in our care.
Includes required vaccines, preventative requirements, vaccine timing guidelines, and record submission instructions.
| Vaccine | Required |
|---|---|
| Canine Influenza (H3N2/H3N8) | Yes |
| Bordetella | Yes |
| Distemper/Parvo (DHPP) | Yes |
| Leptospirosis | Yes |
| Rabies (16 weeks+ only) | Yes |
Required Preventatives
All dogs must be maintained year-round on:
- Flea & Tick Prevention.
- Heartworm Prevention.
How Do I Submit My Records?
- Option 1: Gingr Pet Parent Portal Upload records directly through your Pet Parent Portal.
- Option 2: Email Your Home Location.
Cockeysville
cockeysville@bestfriendsfurever.com
Vaccine Timing Matters
Our vaccination requirements are designed to help protect not only your dog, but our entire dog community. While no vaccine can eliminate all risk, vaccination remains one of the most effective tools available for preventing serious illness and supporting safer social experiences for dogs.
Must be administered at least 7 days before arrival. To ensure your dog develops proper immunity, the following timing requirements apply:
Bordetella (Canine Cough Prevention)
Must be administered at least 7 days before arrival.
Distemper / Parvo (DHPP)
For puppies, first-time vaccinations, or lapsed vaccinations:
- Requires a 2-dose series
- Doses are typically administered 3–4 weeks apart
- Final dose must be given at least 7 days before arrival
Leptospirosis
For puppies, first-time vaccinations, or lapsed vaccinations:
- Requires a 2-dose series
- Doses are typically administered 3–4 weeks apart
- Final dose must be given at least 7 days before arrival
Canine Influenza
For puppies, first-time vaccinations, or lapsed vaccinations:
- Requires a 2-dose series
- Doses are typically administered 2–4 weeks apart
- Final dose must be given at least 7 days before arrival
Rabies
Required for all dogs 16 weeks of age and older.
Must remain current according to your veterinarian’s schedule and Maryland state law.
Vaccine Records
To be accepted, vaccine records must:
- Be provided by a licensed veterinarian.
- Include vaccine administration dates.
- Include expiration dates.
- Be legible and current.
Please note: We reserve the right to deny services if vaccine records are incomplete, expired, or missing.
Newly Adopted Dogs
Dogs adopted from a shelter or rescue organization must be in their new home for 30 days before participating in:
- Daycare
- Boarding
- Grooming
- Bathing Services
This adjustment period helps reduce stress and allows time for your dog to settle into their new environment before entering a social setting.
FAQs
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can affect both dogs and people. It is spread through contact with contaminated water, soil, wildlife, or infected urine.
Because many of our guests enjoy outdoor play and share common spaces, we require the Leptospirosis vaccine to help reduce the risk of exposure within our resort.
Vaccination helps protect:
- Your dog
- Other dogs in our care
- Our team members
- Visiting pet parents
Along with cleaning protocols, sanitation practices, and daily health monitoring, vaccination is one of the many measures we use to help maintain a healthier environment for every guest.
Many veterinarians tailor vaccine recommendations to a dog’s individual lifestyle. Because Best Friends Fur Ever cares for dogs in a shared social setting, we follow a consistent set of vaccination requirements for all guests.
Leptospirosis vaccination helps support the health and well-being of our entire pack and is required for all dogs participating in our services.
Vaccines do not provide immediate protection. Dogs need time to develop an immune response after vaccination.
Requiring vaccines to be completed at least 7 days before arrival helps ensure your dog has adequate protection before entering a social environment.
Yes. No vaccine provides 100% protection, but vaccination remains one of the best ways to support your dog’s health. Our vaccination requirements, combined with thorough daily cleaning, health screening, daily wellness monitoring, and PetAirapy® UV air purification and surface disinfection technology, help us maintain a healthy environment for all of our guests.
Yes. Because our spa guests may share common areas like entrances, lobbies, and relief areas with other dogs, our vaccine requirements apply to grooming services as well.
Requiring vaccinations helps keep everyone healthy and supports a safer environment for all dogs in our care.
Yes. The same vaccination requirements apply to all dogs visiting Best Friends Fur Ever for daycare, boarding, spa services, and other wellness services.
This helps us maintain consistent health and safety standards for every guest in our care.
In many cases, yes. Your veterinarian is the best person to determine which vaccines are appropriate based on your dog’s age, health, and lifestyle.
Yes. All dogs visiting Best Friends Fur Ever are required to meet our vaccination requirements, including those enrolled in Play My Way. While Play My Way is designed for dogs who enjoy individualized care rather than group play, they still share the resort with our team and other canine guests.
All dogs must be up to date on our required vaccinations before using any Best Friends Fur Ever services. If your dog is not up to date on a required vaccine, your veterinarian can recommend the appropriate vaccination schedule based on your dog’s medical history and current vaccination guidelines.
Once your dog’s required vaccinations are current and any applicable waiting periods have been met, we’ll be happy to welcome them for their visit.
Still Have Questions?
Our team is happy to help. Call (410) 773-7529.
Before calling, please review the information above, as most vaccine and preventative questions can be answered here.
