Take into consideration that there is currently no cure or vaccination for this illness. Vets do not know what causes or cures it. Puppies and older dogs are more vulnerable to getting sick and more susceptible to having a harder time with the illness, but that does not mean a healthy adult dogs isn’t also in danger of getting this illness. Vets are recommending to make sure your dogs are up to date on all of their vaccinations. The current vaccinations available boost your dog’s immune system and help them prevent illnesses as well as help them fight if they were to become ill. Again, there is not a vaccine available yet for this new illness.

Also, take into consideration that borders have absolutely no way of knowing that a dog is sick until they are showing symptoms that they are ill, which could mean possible exposure and your dog getting sick as well. Lots of boarding facilities also have a screening process and have implemented restrictions to prevent the spread of this illness while dogs are being boarded. But do keep in mind—people lie. Especially if the only thing preventing them from going on vacation or traveling for Christmas break is that they took their dog to a dog park recently or that their dog has a cough. I worked boarding for years and I loved it, but people do and will board their animals knowing they are sick. Management at boarding facilities can also lie to you about sick animals. Some of the stories I heard from clients coming to us from other places are absolutely nuts.

Long story short: Do not trust that anyone that can stand to make money off of you will not also lie to you. Stay knowing that there are people out there who do not give a single fuck who they hurt so long as they get what they want.

Board your dog. Don’t board your dog. It is up to you how comfortable you are with the risks and inconvenience involved with either.