I’m getting an 8 1/2 week old puppy on Friday and am supposed to be going to a BBQ picnic on Sunday at a park. He will have only have had one lots of vacinations. Will it be ok to take him to the park for an hour or so? Also, will he be ok if he comes into contact with other dogs there?
I just don’t want him to get sick or anything and don’t know what is ok and what’s not. Thanks!
I would keep contact down to a minimum. Remember this will be a stress at first for your dog, since it is so much for it to take in, so expect strange behavior. Keep the animal away from excreta since this could carry par-vol virus which needs time for vaccination’s to take since this is a deadly virus, ask you vet for further advice, since they would know the strength of the first injection, enjoy the day, you will enjoy the fuss you both will have and as time goes by so will the dog, then you will have a social animal who likes going with you to all of your picnics for the contact and the food, just monitor what other people will give your dog, since it will not know yet when to stop. This is where you will learn what you do now controls how your dog will behave in the future, whether you want it to beg at tables for food, or have it’s own way with your food. This is the hard part when they are loving puppies. you make it’s future and behavior now:
Ok to take new dog to parks?
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#1 by trishul60 on February 22, 2010 - 6:19 am
ok as long as on leesh
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#2 by jimmybond on February 22, 2010 - 6:28 am
yes, it will be okay.
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#3 by SillyDog on February 22, 2010 - 6:34 am
take care of it well.
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#4 by Sherr on February 22, 2010 - 6:42 am
Everything’s going to be just fine. JUst do what you do best.
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#5 by jennifer s sweetie on February 22, 2010 - 7:00 am
yer it will be fine just put it on the lead
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#6 by De_Anna on February 22, 2010 - 7:41 am
I wouldn’t suggest it!
You puppy is still in risk of Parvo because he hasn’t had all of his shots! Even when he has all of them, there’s still a small risk.
It’s like when you get your flu shot, and you get the flu a month later.
I’d wait! Maybe even till he’s a year! There are so many things out there that could cause Parvo.
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When my parents got a puppy 2 years ago, he had all of his shots .. At around 5 months of age .. Still got Parvo.
I know another family who’s dog was 10 months old .. All of his shots .. STILL got Parvo.
#7 by Kitt on February 22, 2010 - 8:17 am
I would keep contact down to a minimum. Remember this will be a stress at first for your dog, since it is so much for it to take in, so expect strange behavior. Keep the animal away from excreta since this could carry par-vol virus which needs time for vaccination’s to take since this is a deadly virus, ask you vet for further advice, since they would know the strength of the first injection, enjoy the day, you will enjoy the fuss you both will have and as time goes by so will the dog, then you will have a social animal who likes going with you to all of your picnics for the contact and the food, just monitor what other people will give your dog, since it will not know yet when to stop. This is where you will learn what you do now controls how your dog will behave in the future, whether you want it to beg at tables for food, or have it’s own way with your food. This is the hard part when they are loving puppies. you make it’s future and behavior now:
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#8 by Shar-Pei_Lover on February 22, 2010 - 8:36 am
I would advise against it until it has all it’s vaccines. You should be vaccinating at 7-8 weeks, then every 2-3 weeks thereafter until your puppy reaches 16 weeks of age. Parvo is very contagious and until your puppy is well vaccinated, you run a high risk of exposure by going anywhere other dogs have been. After the shot regimine is complete then you are safe – but NOT before. If it were me under your circumstances above, I would NOT RISK IT.
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#9 by willow on February 22, 2010 - 9:19 am
as not had second injection i would not risk incase catches anything
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#10 by answer_me on February 22, 2010 - 10:01 am
it is not very advisable to take the out dogs much especially to parks before they r 3 months old.if possible don’t take him out in the park.
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#11 by mydoggiesmom on February 22, 2010 - 10:28 am
It is absolutely inadvisable to take a puppy to an area where strange dogs have been. Your pup has not built up the proper immunities to protect itself. Parvo is the biggest worry. Pups do not need to be in a public park for a least 3 weeks after they have had their LAST set of shots. Don’t take chances – Leave the pup at home. It is not worth it.
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#12 by plynn_03 on February 22, 2010 - 10:44 am
I wouldn’t take him until he has had all his shots. And at 8 1/2 weeks he still has a couple to go.
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