I have a 2 1/2 mounth old german shepard puppy. I read some where on line that it is healthy to take him for walks till he is full vacinated. which he wont be done with his shots till this March....
2007-01-05 12:12:17 · 8 answers · asked by Jackie A 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If he has had his first puppy booster shot/vaccination, then you should be okay to take him for walks around your block or to the nearby park. He's still young so keep it down to a minimal of about 15 to 25 minutes. I would say until he is done his full set of shots, keep him out of pet stores, shelters, or basically any place that has a lot of other animals. Other then that you should be fine, and socialization at this age is very important. You can also enroll him in a puppy obedience or socialization class where the other puppies will have their vaccinations as well. Good luck!
2007-01-05 12:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by Momof3boys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ideally you should wait until he has completed his series of puppy shots before he goes anywhere that other dogs might also go. You could certainly allow him to play in your own yard and walk a little up and down the street in front of your house. Ten weeks is a little young to be going on long walks anyway, so no harm in waiting. He only needs that third and final set of puppy shots, you don't need to worry about the rabies shot before you take him out.
Once he does have that last set of shots, it is wonderful to get him out and around other people and animals. The more new places and faces they are exposed to, the better they will adapt to new situations in the future. This is important for all dogs. A well-socialized puppy will make an excellent adult dog. Check and see if there are any puppy classes in your area; this is a great way for your pup to play with other puppies and a great way for you to pick up training tips and talk with other puppy owners. Have fun with your shepherd, they are awesome dogs!
2007-01-05 12:56:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can walk him when he has completed his distemper shots. You would not have to wait six months till he has a rabies shot for a walk with you.
2007-01-05 12:16:14 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends if it walks when u try to walk her then she is too young what i did with my puppy is when i first walked him he wouldnt walk i kept doing this every week untill he was 3 1/2 months he started enjoying his walks! best luck!
2007-01-05 12:18:57 · answer #4 · answered by i <3 [[P.IT]] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive taken my pup for walks. She doesnt like it very much though, she seems fine. I dont think it would hurt to take your pup walking, start off just walking short distances then increase it as they get older. i think its up to you, everyone says something different.
2007-01-05 12:17:26 · answer #5 · answered by louise_pheebs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmmmm.
well i think u can take it for a walk know i mean it's perrty old!
but if it doesn't have it shots u probably shouldn't take him!!
2007-01-05 12:30:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there never to young......unless they cant walk yet!lol
2007-01-05 12:45:19 · answer #7 · answered by Jaanie baaby (: 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is best to wait until he's fully vaccinated.
2007-01-05 12:20:51 · answer #8 · answered by I'm so crafty, I make people 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋