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MPBA Elite Kennel Program
The Ten Paw Steps to becoming an MPBA Elite Kennel Member
Paw Step 1: Be an MPBA member in good standing Paw Step 2: Be an MPBA chapter member and attend at least six meetings per year Paw Step 3: Hold a state license and perform annual kennel inspections Paw Step 4: Hold a USDA license and perform annual kennel inspections Paw Step 5: Have your kennel veterinarian perform a hands-on health check of each dog in your kennel annually Paw Step 6: Have an exercise and socialization program in place that is approved by a licensed veterinarian Paw Step 7: Have the proper equipment to microchip puppies Paw Step 8: Use MPBA’s vaccine protocol 1 (unless otherwise requested by your client) Paw Step 9: Earn at least 24 CEUs (Continued Education Units) per year. (Note: If you are unsure where to obtain CEUs, please contact a Chapter board member or an Officer of the MPBA for more information. Contact information may be found in the back of MPBA magazines or at www.mpbaonline.org) Paw Step 10: Volunteer at least 24 hours per year to the pet industry (i.e. MPBA events or other pet-related events and shows) Each member must pledge to give the highest quality of care and to follow your veterinarian’s instructions for the best health and welfare of all animals within your kennel.
1 MPBA Recommended Dog Breeder Vaccination Schedule
3 Weeks
5 Weeks
7 Weeks
8 Weeks
5-Way* & Kennel Cough
Kennel Cough
Parvo or 5-Way*
Puppy move to new home
MPBA Recommended Dog Owner Vaccination Schedule
9 Weeks
12 Weeks
16 Weeks
12 Months
Annual Booster
5-Way* + 4-Way Lepto & Kennel Cough
5-Way* + 4-Way Lepto & Kennel Cough
5-Way* + 4-Way Lepto
5-Way* + 4-Way Lepto
5-Way*
*The 5-Way vaccine protects against the core diseases for which every dog is at risk. Based on the environment where the dog lives, it may be necessary to vaccinate for other diseases such as Coronavirus, Borellia (lyme disease), or the 4-Way Lepto. Vaccines play a key role in keeping puppies healthy. When vaccines are given properly, following an appropriate vaccination schedule, they aid in protecting puppies from infectious diseases. The MPBA is one of the first state breeding associations to take the lead and encourage a standard breeder and dog owner vaccination protocol, putting Missouri on the cutting-edge of disease protection for dogs.
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