Dogs can catch and develop the dog flu from their humans, and they can pass the flu to humans as well. Because humans and dogs are able to pass the flu back and forth, you'll need to take extra care to not spread the infection.
Can humans get flu from dogs?
In general, canine influenza viruses are thought to pose a low threat to people. To date, there is no evidence of spread of canine influenza viruses from dogs to people and there has not been a single reported case of human infection with a canine influenza virus in the U.S. or worldwide.
Can animals pass the flu to humans?
While it is unusual for people to get influenza infections directly from animals, sporadic human infections and outbreaks caused by certain avian influenza A viruses have been reported.