Depending on the cause and type of dog cough, the condition can be treated at home or you will have to pay a visit to your vet. (vetinfo.com)
Most things that make dogs cough are highly contagious, so do not take your coughing dog out in public, especially to groomers, dog parks, etc.. (sunnysidevetclinic.com)
The first step in treating dog cough is to determine the source. (vetinfo.com)