[header] How to prevent kennel cough [title] Get your dog vaccinated. [step] The primary way to prevent kennel cough is to keep your dog vaccinated. The core vaccine also includes vaccination against common viruses that contribute to kennel cough development. 
[substeps] There is also a vaccine effective against bordetella bronchiseptica, which can also cause kennel cough. Your veterinarian will let you know which vaccinations are more important for your dog to receive.