ok.. i have a 6 week old puppy and I was wondering when is a good time to start taking him out on walks? ... my older dog is terrible when it comes to walking.. she pretty much does whatever she wants and wont obey me so that's why I want to train my little one so that he can be better at it......oh and by the way, he's a sheep dog... Im not sure what the breed is though..... thanks in advance for any answers.
2006-10-26 11:55:54 · 15 answers · asked by gabsters 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would avoid walking your puppy in areas where there are other dogs, at least until he's had a vaccination for distemper/parvo. Even then, I would avoid dog parks or places where lots of dogs get together. There are several canine disease that are passed from dog to dog, so until your puppy is vaccinated, avoid unnecessary contact with other dogs.
Your puppy is old enough to have his first vaccination at 6-8 weeks. You should repeat the distemper/parvo combo every 2-3 weeks until he is around 12 weeks of age.
Please vaccinate your puppy! I've seen some very sad cases of parvovirus that were very avoidable by vaccinations. Four months is too old to wait for vaccinations!!!!!
Michelle
CVT
2006-10-26 13:03:28 · answer #1 · answered by badgercowgirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not walk the dog until he gets all of his shots. You can practice walking him in your house while you are waiting for him to get all of his shots. If you decide to take him for a walk, I would advise only down your street and not areas where stray dogs roam. At six weeks, you can have your puppy where his lease around the house so that the lease does not feel foreign to him. By the way, it is never too early to start training your dog.
2006-10-26 19:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since he is a bigger dog he should be fine now. You're on the right track w/wanting to train him young. He will learn the right ways to walk on a leash and to behave. Be sure not to walk him too far though as it can later cause arthritic problems.
2006-10-26 11:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree first he must be properly vaccinated. Secondly make the walk an enjoyable experience use lots of praise and treats. Lastly let the dog know you are the Alpha (boss)
2006-10-26 12:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
u can start taking her for walks anytime the reason the other dog u have isnt good about walks is probley becasue u waited to long to start taking her on walks so she didnt socialize around other animals early enuff
2006-10-26 11:59:21 · answer #5 · answered by Krystal marie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any time is good just get start and keep it up and be pation with it train it to walk on your right side.
2006-10-26 12:27:00 · answer #6 · answered by fonda b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
straight away the sooner u get the dog used to a collar and lead the better chance u have of raising a good dog.
2006-10-26 13:48:23 · answer #7 · answered by wildpalomino 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would take him to puppy kindergarten to begin to train him. The owner actually learns more thatn the dog, but then you will know what to do to get him to behave on the leash.
2006-10-26 11:59:04 · answer #8 · answered by Brainiac 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
start anytime you want but be warned he might get tired trying to keep up with is little legs so you may not want to walk to far from home
2006-10-26 11:59:53 · answer #9 · answered by topgunpilot22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After he has had all his shots. At about 4 months.
2006-10-26 12:34:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋