Would I need bordetella for walking them on the sidewalk? We won't be going to dog parks as much anymore because my bf is moving. I will take them out for walks and other dog owners also walk their dogs too. My babies haven't gotten kennel cough before. They got their bordetella shot at 1 year of age and I've been taking them to dog parks since they were 4 months old. I don't know if the bordetella is effective or not, but thought it'd be safer for them to have it. Now that I hear everyone not wanting for their dogs to have it, I'm having second thoughts...Blood planel is a wonderful idea!! I will look into that!! I will definitely have the vet look at teeth, patellas, trachea, ribs, etc. Is there anything else to include for a physical exam? Thanks for all the suggestions thus far!