Dog kennel cough is a contagious disease with a high likelihood of spreading to other dogs that come in direct contact with the infected dog. (dog-health-handbook.com)
The disease is spread when a healthy dog's mouth comes in contact with an infected dog's feces. (dog-health-guide.org)
The virus is highly resistant and can survive in the ground for up to 9 years, being transmitted primarily through contact with an infected dog's feces. (austinpetsalive.org)