Puppy vaccinations – when is it ok to walk a puppy?
I believe it’s ok to walk your puppy before he’s had his vaccinations. use common sense and keep the walks to your own yard and neighborhood. avoid areas with a lot of dog traffic such as dog parks and dog beaches.
Exercising a puppy, socializing a puppy and potty training a puppy are all very important. but some new puppy owners hold back on walks in order to keep the puppy “safe” until he’s had all his puppy vaccinations. (Usually around 4 months old.)
I get a lot of comments and emails along the lines of, “I have to use puppy pads because I can’t take my puppy outside for another two months.”
Or, “How can I exercise my puppy? He’s barking all day, but my vet said to keep him inside your home for three more weeks.”
OK … yikes.
I’m not sure if vets are truly telling people to keep their puppies inside your home at all times or if people are misunderstanding the advice. Yes, it’s good to be a bit cautious. but you do not have to totally isolate your puppy, either.
There are real risks of illness such as parvo and distemper, and that is why some vets recommend keeping your puppy indoors.
But there are also risks to not socializing and exercising a puppy. many young and healthy dogs are surrendered to shelters every year due to a lack of exercise, socialization and training.
So … you have to weigh the pros and cons for your own area and comfort level. Parvo is a more serious risk in some areas and a very low risk in other areas.
Your dog’s vet will be able to give you the best advice for your area. You could also call another vet for a 2nd opinion and check with local animal shelters.
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Puppies and vaccinations – When can puppies go outside?
We all have to make the best decision for our own puppy. So just because I am comfortable walking a puppy in my own neighborhood, that doesn’t mean it’s the right decision for you.
A reader of my blog left a comment on this article that got me thinking about this topic. Napísal:
“… Parvo and lepto and other illnesses are serious, but there are definitely ways to balance risks in a way that lets puppies experience more of the world …”
Dobre povedané. later on in this article, I list tips on how you can safely socialize and exercise your puppy before he’s had his vaccinations.
Each dog owner must find a sensible balance. The right balance will be different for each of us, depending on where we live, the age of the puppy and our general views on vaccinations.
When can I walk my puppy after vaccinations?
When I got my 8-week-old weimaraner puppy, he’d had his first found of parvo/distemper vaccinations from his breeder. That meant I still had to schedule additional boosters through our vet over the next few weeks.
During that time, I walked my puppy on the sidewalks in our neighborhood. I did not take him to heavily dog-busy places such as the dog park, the dog beach or Petco.
Taking him outside for potty training and walks was worth the tiny risk of my puppy getting sick. I would never consider keeping him inside your home 100%.
But I lived in a middle-class neighborhood in San Diego county where nearly everyone vaccinated their dogs and spayed or neutered their dogs.
Of course, there was still a chance my puppy could’ve gotten sick, but I was willing to take that risk and walk him regularly. (Read on for two more examples from other puppy owners.)
Puppy vaccinations, when to walk?
Since I took my puppy outside, he had an easy time with potty training. My puppy was better behaved because he had enough exercise. He also had a chance to start socializing around different people, noises, sights and sounds in the neighborhood.
Socialization is so important for a powerful breed like a weim.
To be honest, I don’t know how I would’ve managed my high-energy puppy had I not been able to walk him. He was hyper enough even with walks.
Yes, there are risks that your puppy could contact illness such as parvo if you take him for walks. However, these risks are lower in some areas and pretty much non-existent in others.
Also see my post: how far can I walk my puppy?
Tips on how to socialize your puppy before he’s had all vaccinations
I’ve made my opinion on this topic pretty clear, but I want to share some ideas from other puppy owners. I have two examples for you below.
In the comments section, there are also some good examplesna zváženie. Konsenzus je, že väčšina ľudí chodí so svojimi šteniatkami alebo ich začína brať do bezpečných oblastí, ako sú domy priateľov s očkovanými psami na socializáciu.
Existujú však aj príklady v komentároch šteniatka, ktoré ochoreli z Parvo.
A v každom prípade môžete samozrejme vziať svoje šteniatko na svoj vlastný dvor!
Ďalším skvelým zdrojom je Behaviorist Dr. Patricia McConnell kniha „The Puppy Primer“.
Tu sú dva príklady od ostatných majiteľov šteniat. Pomôže vám rozhodnúť sa, či by ste mali chodiť šteniatko skôr, ako bude mať vakcinácie:
1. Pozvite svojich priateľov na dátumy hrania šteniat.
Blogger Kimberly Gauthier nedávno vychoval dve šteniatka – Scout a Zoey, na obrázku nižšie vo veku 6 mesiacov. Chcel som počuť, ako našla správnu rovnováhu. (Krásne psy, však?)
“Skutočne som sa obával vírusu psov Parvo s našimi šteniatkami, takže parky pre psov, ktoré majú množstvo rizík, boli vylúčené,” uviedol Gauthier.
Jedna vec, ktorú urobila, aby pomohla stýkať sa jej šteniatka, bolo pozvať priateľov.
“Nikto nemôže odovzdať príležitosť tráviť čas s šteniatkami,” uviedla. “Každý zostal najmenej hodinu, len sa vyhadzoval v dychu šteniat.”
Po tom, čo mali požadované očkovanie, podpísala aj mláďatá. A v nedeľu ich vzala do „hrania šteniat“.
“To im pomohlo pripraviť ich na prechádzky,” povedal Gauthier. “Chodíme na tých s priateľom s šteniatkom niekoľkokrát za mesiac a raz týždenne s iným priateľom, ktorý má dvoch psov.”
*Ak práve máte nové šteniatko, stiahnite si môj bezplatný sprievodca tréningom šteňa. Kliknite tu
2. Navštívte miesta, kde nie je veľa psov.
Colby Morita je dobrovoľnícky Raiser Puppy Raiser pre skupiny, ako sú sprievodcovia Ameriky a tímy podpory psov. Píše o svojej skúsenosti na svojom blogu tu a možno si pamätáte môj rozhovor s ním o tom, ako byť Raiserom sprievodcom.
Keď Morita zdvihne šteniatko vodiaceho psa, povedal, že šteniatko prináša vo veku 7-8 týždňov a okamžite sa zúčastňuje materskej školy šteniatka vodiacich psov.
Je dôležité stýkať sa šteniatka a zároveň byť opatrní pred nákazlivými chorobami, ako je Parvo. Vyhýbajte sa miestam navštevovaným neznámymi psami, ako sú psie parky a obchody s domácimi zvieratami, až kým šteniatka nebudú mať konečnú sériu očkovania približne 16 týždňov.
Povedal, že o tejto téme dostáva e -maily.
“Moje hlavné myslenie je, že určite existuje zvýšené riziko, že vaše šteniatko zomrie na nákazlivú chorobu, ak ho vyberiete z domu,” uviedol. “Existuje však oveľa väčšie riziko, že sa vaše šteniatko nakoniec utratí kvôli problémom so správaním.”
Navrhol niekoľko spôsobov, ako sa stýkať šteniatka, ako napríklad:
navštevovanie kurzov šteniat
Návšteva domovov priateľov
Jazdenie automobilu
vystavenie mláďat rôznym zvukom a povrchom
“Zoznam by mohol pokračovať ďalej a ďalej,” povedal. “Keď sme prvýkrát dostali Linus – nie šteniatko vodiaceho psa – chytili sme tašku plnú pochúťok, rohož a priviedli ho mimo poštu a požiadali ľudí, aby mu dali liečiť.”
Tu je viac tipov na chôdzu šteniatka skôr, ako mal svoje zábery
Tiež som myslel na tieto myšlienky:
Vezmite si šteniatko na prechádzky po okolí. Vyhnite sa chôdze na rušných miestach, ako sú pláže pre psov, až kým nebude úplne očkovaná.
Zostavte dátumy hry s očkovanými dospelými psami, ktoré toletujú voči šteniatkam. Pozvite ich, alebo si tam vezmite svoje šteniatko.
Bezpečne si zaistite svoje šteniatko v aute a vezmite ju za jazdy, aby si ju zvykla na auto. Používam bezpečnostný pás psa od Mighty Paw.
Spýtajte sa priateľov posadnutých domácim miláčikom, či môžete svoje šteniatko priniesť asi pol hodiny.
Nechajte si šteniatko zvyknúť na rôzne veci doma, ako sú oblúky nechtov, kúpeľ a zvuk vákua. Tiež zvuk nástroja vášho detského kapely, videnie členov rodiny oblečených vo veľkých klobúkoch a kabátoch atď.
Použite veľa dobrôt, aby ste pre svoje šteniatko urobili nové skúsenosti. Moje najobľúbenejšie sú tréningové dobroty Wellness Wells
Viac informácií o socializácii šteniat:
Tipy na socializáciu šteniat
Chyby spoločnej socializácie
Plán očkovania šteniatkov
Šteniatka v Spojených štátoch sú zvyčajne očkované proti:
parvovírus
odvaha
besnota
Každý región je trochu iný a nie všetky vakcíny sú rovnaké, takže sa porozprávajte so svojím vlastným veterinárom a chovateľom šteniat alebo záchrany za najlepší plán pre svoje vlastné šteniatko.
Bývam v Montane a náš veterinár očkuje všetky šteniatka proti trom chorobám, ktoré som spomenul vyššie. Toto sú najzávažnejšie ochorenie a môžu spôsobiť vážne ochorenie alebo smrť.
Parvo a distemper vakcinácie pre šteniatka
Náš veterinár dáva Parvo a Distemper vakcíny spolu v kombo, ktorá sa začína, keď je šteniatko staré 6 týždňov a opäť každé 3 týždne, kým šteňa nie je 16 týždňov old. The dog will get a booster one year later and then a vaccine every 3 years.
The breeder or shelter will typically give your puppy that initial round of vaccines around 6 weeks. Ask them for a record of this and bring it to your puppy’s first vet appointment.
Rabies vaccination for puppies
Our vet gives puppies the rabies vaccine at 14-16 weeks. then the dog will get a booster one year later. After that, it’s every 3 years.
Optional vaccines for puppies
Bordetella (kennel cough) is an optional vaccine and there are several other optional vaccines such as Lyme disease, Leptospirosis and a rattlesnake vaccine.
Depending on where you live and what you make with your puppy, you may want to consider these vaccines. Bordetella is typically required if you want to board your puppy or take your puppy to dog daycare, for example.
So how about the rest of you?
Have you recently raised a puppy? how did you find the right balance of when to walk your puppy?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
*Ak práve máte nové šteniatko, stiahnite si môj bezplatný sprievodca tréningom šteňa. Kliknite tu
My favorite products for Puppies
Wellness Well Bites TreatsIf you have them on hand when you’re out and about, you can always reward your puppy for good behavior. These treats are small and most puppies love them!
Long training leashThis allows you to exercise your puppy in safe environments, even if you don’t have a fenced yard. Your puppy can run, play, sniff and stretch but you don’t have to worry about going to a dog park or other busy area.
Kong Flier Fetch ToyThe Kong Flier Frisbee is a durable toy that’s soft on the puppy’s mouth. It’s great for playing fetch in the yard and getting in some much-needed activity!
Fresh Raw dog FoodI started feeding my puppy raw food from Darwin’s. Get 75% off your first 10 pounds here. No code required.
Other resources:
Exercise ideas for puppies
Am I doing everything wrong with my puppy?
Should you get pet insurance for your puppy?
When can I go running with my puppy?
How to potty train a puppy
Stop puppy’s biting and nipping
Get all of our puppy training tips HERE.
Lindsay Stordahl is the founder of That Mutt. She writes about dog training, dog exercise and feeding a healthy raw diet.
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