2006-07-18 06:54:21 · 12 answers · asked by just a girl 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
About 8 weeks is a good time to start short walks with the dog on a leash, by 12 weeks he should be able to do the whole bock with you.
2006-07-18 06:57:45 · answer #1 · answered by Holly p 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll want your dog to have had his first round of shots at minimum. Ideally, it's best to wait until they've had their rabies vaccine (3-6 months). Just because you don't come across other dogs on your walk won't mean that your puppy won't come into contact with contaminated debris on the ground.
If you want to leash train, start by putting the pup on a leash and walking him around your back yard or patio. It will help him get used to the leash and give him (and you!) some exercise.
2006-07-18 08:16:25 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's best to wait until he's had his first vaccinations otherwise he can pick up a nasty virus from any unvaccinated dogs who happen to be in the area. You can, however, carry him around the block just to expose him to different sights and sounds at an early age thus improving his socialisation skills. Just don't put him down if you do this.
2006-07-18 07:11:12 · answer #3 · answered by starchilde5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sooner you leash train the better, you my end up doing more pulling and guiding but after 8-10 weeks they understand you.
2006-07-18 07:08:03 · answer #4 · answered by finchfactory 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i recommend your puppy gets at least 3 shots before walking him around others dogs.
2006-07-18 07:02:19 · answer #5 · answered by dubra98 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got my dog when she was 12 weeks old and i walked her the first day she got home.
2006-07-18 06:57:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
KEEP IT HOME!!! until at least 10 -12 wks. Vaccines need time to work.
2006-07-18 09:23:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as he has his first round of vaccinations, it should be no problem at any age.
2006-07-18 07:07:01 · answer #8 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
old enuf to have legs! helloooooooooo..just walk him! and make sure when you see that he is tiring, bring him home, and dont forget to have WATER WATER WATER for him, they need a ton
2006-07-18 07:12:13 · answer #9 · answered by janeeneee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does not matter the sooner the better
2006-07-18 07:01:16 · answer #10 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋