• Keep your dog healthy with his regular shots.dog image by Michal Tudek from Fotolia.com
  
  Not only are vaccinations legally required, they are necessary for the health of your canine companion. Starting as a puppy, your dog will require vaccinations for the duration of his life. Your dog's vet will provide you with a schedule of vaccinations. While some types of working dogs (such as search and rescue dogs) may require a more extensive set of shots, all dogs need the most common types.
  
  

Rabies

• Required by law, every dog needs his rabies vaccination. Rabies is a universally lethal disease that is easily preventable.
  
  

DHLPPC

• DHLPPC is a combination vaccination that guards against the most common of canine diseases, including distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parvo and corona virus. This vaccine is first given at 6 weeks old and your puppy will require a number of booster vaccinations until he is at least 4 months old. Thereafter, this is a yearly vaccination.
  
  

Bordatella

• Bordatella is the canine version of whooping cough, and this vaccination is required for any dog that will come in contact with another canine in a public venue. That includes the vet, obedience class or any canine sports.