when is it ok to take my dog to walks?

Question

i have a siberian hsky its around 8 weeks is it ok if i take him to walks or at least go to the park
it has had its first vac and been wormed

thank you to whever awnsers

just out of curiosity how much should it usual wiegh

Answer 1

they are soppusted to be 20-22 for female 21-24 for males (pounds for adults).they can be started quickly for some but not all dogs should. the earlier the better though. they might not like it but still you want to walk them. (mainly when they are bigger you want to do it every day for 30-60 min.) and yes you can bring them to the park if they are healthy and strong. keep giving him the shots he needs though. most dogs love new places or just going there. you should find someone ( friend, family, make a new friend, or anything[healthy]) with a dog or puppy that can play together (make shure they are friendly and dont just set the somewhere and leave them alone). if they are good at walking on leashes they may encourage them. you are probaly safe to take them on walks without getting worms or anything if it is clean. if it gets to cold only make it a short walk or just go in the back yard (when he is a tad bit older). try training him inside and see how that goes. later when he is better just start him off with 1-10 min. at first and still train him inside. hope i helped. if you need help just ask.

mudbud

Answer 2

Lovely Dogs!! I wanted one of those until I found out how much exercise they need!!!!
Anyway I got an 8 week old puppy this weekend but decided on a little West Highland white terrier, so cute!!
I was told she will need her 2nd jab when she is 12 weeks old and then I have to wait another 2 weeks before I can take her out and show her off!! I cant wait!! but for the sake of my gorgeous new pup I will wait, im just a bit unsure of the toilet training!

Answer 3

Actually I would be very selective about where I would take an 8 week old puppy -- until they have several shots under their belt, they will be very susceptable to things like parvo that could kill them within hours and is a horrible death! Take him in your yard or in areas you know other dogs (that have had parvo or worms) haven't been but otherwise I wouldn't. He needs socialization but you can provide a lot of that for the next few weeks and then enter him in a puppy training class at about four months and you can learn to train him as well as he can become used to listening to you around distractions and not be afraid of new things... if other dogs/puppies go to the park, I wouldn't take him for a few more weeks at least...

Answer 4

I don't think so! The first jabs should have been the start of a course! Your vet should have explained that it only lets you allow him out in the garden but certainly not to mix with other dogs.

He should be having at least another one at twelve weeks and then my vet has always said wait another 2 weeks before taking him out in public.

Good luck with the puppy!

Answer 5

I have a puppy & my vet said to wait until 7 days after the 2nd vac before going on walks. He was allowed to run around the garden after his 1st. It's best to wait & let puppy get the full benefit of his jabs. You'd hate yourself if he got sick.

Answer 6

You need to wait until he's completed his full course of vaccinations - usually he'll have the second one at 10 weeks of age, although protocols vary. His immunity will not be fully covered until this time, so it would be a bit of a waste of vaccinations to take him out and expose him to pathogens before he's fully covered.

In fact the best advice is to wait 1 more week after he's completed his vaccination course, to give his immune system time to fully respond to the vaccine. 1 week after completing his vaccinations you can be pretty darn positive his immune system is ready to face the world!

Chalice

EDIT: I think the difference between my answer and the first answer indicates that you need to ask your vet for the relevant advice for your area/vaccination protocol! Regimes vary so you'll only really get a proper answer from your own vet so pick up the phone. As to his ideal weight, that's actually too hard to say without seeing the dog - he could be destined to be a massive big husky, or he could be a tiddly little one! Dog's ideal weights are judged more on their shapes than their actual weight in pounds - your vet can advise you if he's the right shape, i.e fat and muscle in the right places and not in the wrong ones, which is more important that what he weighs in as.

Answer 7

Again it's best to ask your vet. Most vets will tell you not until after he has had the full set of booster vaccines.
Teh shots ore not 100% so you are taking a pup out without the full immunity.

Answer 8

NO sweetie, your vet should have told you, not until 4 months old (16 weeks). It's not just ONE vaccine, but a series of shots, without which your puppy can contract a fatal illness. I know it's hard, but WAIT for your pup's sake, besides, a 8 week old puppy can't walk on a leash anyway! You can let her play in your yard with you IF NO OTHER DOGS HAVE PASSED THROUGH IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS

Answer 9

he needs to have both jabs before he can be in an area where other dogs have been. if u have a garden or something where no other dogs go then let him run around there. when he does get his jabs, he will need roughly 5 mins walkin for every month he is. so if he 3months old then walk him for 15mins etc.

and by the way im so jealous u have one of those. i so want one!!! x

Answer 10

Wel my puppy was allowed out i think... 2 weeks after jabs, but u have to avoid other dogs. Talk to your vet, or pick up leaflets from the pet shop. I am sure if you type in your question on google, it will come up with a good answer that will help u
anyways hope i helped u n ur doggiie!
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