{"id":7817,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:28","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:28","slug":"how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/","title":{"rendered":"How many shots does a puppy need before going outside?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#How_many_shots_does_a_puppy_need_before_going_outside\" title=\"How many shots does a puppy need before going outside?\">How many shots does a puppy need before going outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#When_can_I_take_my_puppy_outside_after_vaccinations\" title=\"When can I take my puppy outside after vaccinations?\">When can I take my puppy outside after vaccinations?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#Can_I_take_my_8_week_old_puppy_outside_to_pee\" title=\"Can I take my 8 week old puppy outside to pee?\">Can I take my 8 week old puppy outside to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#Can_I_take_my_puppy_outside_before_vaccinations\" title=\"Can I take my puppy outside before vaccinations?\">Can I take my puppy outside before vaccinations?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#How_many_shots_before_puppy_can_go_outside\" title=\"How many shots before puppy can go outside?\">How many shots before puppy can go outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#Do_dogs_need_all_their_shots_before_going_outside\" title=\"Do dogs need all their shots before going outside?\">Do dogs need all their shots before going outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#Can_I_take_my_8_week_old_puppy_outside\" title=\"Can I take my 8 week old puppy outside?\">Can I take my 8 week old puppy outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#Can_I_take_my_puppy_out_5_days_after_2nd_vaccination\" title=\"Can I take my puppy out 5 days after 2nd vaccination?\">Can I take my puppy out 5 days after 2nd vaccination?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#Can_I_walk_my_puppy_after_2nd_vaccination\" title=\"Can I walk my puppy after 2nd vaccination?\">Can I walk my puppy after 2nd vaccination?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#When_can_unvaccinated_puppies_go_outside\" title=\"When can unvaccinated puppies go outside?\">When can unvaccinated puppies go outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#Can_I_take_my_puppy_outside_to_pee_before_vaccinations\" title=\"Can I take my puppy outside to pee before vaccinations?\">Can I take my puppy outside to pee before vaccinations?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#How_old_does_a_puppy_have_to_be_to_pee_outside\" title=\"How old does a puppy have to be to pee outside?\">How old does a puppy have to be to pee outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#Is_it_safe_to_take_puppy_outside_before_vaccinations\" title=\"Is it safe to take puppy outside before vaccinations?\">Is it safe to take puppy outside before vaccinations?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#Can_I_take_my_unvaccinated_puppy_outside\" title=\"Can I take my unvaccinated puppy outside?\">Can I take my unvaccinated puppy outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#How_many_shots_do_puppies_need_before_going_outside\" title=\"How many shots do puppies need before going outside?\">How many shots do puppies need before going outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#What_vaccines_do_dogs_need_before_going_outside\" title=\"What vaccines do dogs need before going outside?\">What vaccines do dogs need before going outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#Can_my_dog_go_outside_before_vaccinations\" title=\"Can my dog go outside before vaccinations?\">Can my dog go outside before vaccinations?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#Can_unvaccinated_dogs_go_outside\" title=\"Can unvaccinated dogs go outside?\">Can unvaccinated dogs go outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#Can_I_take_puppy_outside_at_8_weeks\" title=\"Can I take puppy outside at 8 weeks?\">Can I take puppy outside at 8 weeks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#How_do_I_train_my_8_week_old_puppy_to_go_outside\" title=\"How do I train my 8 week old puppy to go outside?\">How do I train my 8 week old puppy to go outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-shots-does-a-puppy-need-before-going-outside\/#Can_I_take_my_puppy_out_after_first_vaccination\" title=\"Can I take my puppy out after first vaccination?\">Can I take my puppy out after first vaccination?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_shots_does_a_puppy_need_before_going_outside\"><\/span>How many shots does a puppy need before going outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When can puppies go out for the first time? In their first 16-18 weeks, puppies typically go through <b>three rounds of vaccinations. After each round of vaccinations, there is a five to seven day waiting period until they are fully effective.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_I_take_my_puppy_outside_after_vaccinations\"><\/span>When can I take my puppy outside after vaccinations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is, after their final rounds of vaccines are completed, at <b>about 16 weeks of age or whenever your pup&#8217;s veterinarian suggests. Once the vaccine regimen is complete, your puppy should be ready for adventures in the great outdoors and ready to socialize with other dogs safely. Great!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_my_8_week_old_puppy_outside_to_pee\"><\/span>Can I take my 8 week old puppy outside to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When Can I Set My Puppy On the Ground? Aside from short potty breaks, <b>avoid setting your puppy on the ground in your backyard or outside your home until they are about 16 weeks old. Be especially cautious if other pets or animals have access to your yard because young puppies are susceptible to contracting illnesses.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_my_puppy_outside_before_vaccinations\"><\/span>Can I take my puppy outside before vaccinations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s important for your pup to be exposed to as many new people, animals, objects, sounds, smells and situations as possible, but <b>it&#8217;s okay to keep a little distance between him and his environment until he&#8217;s fully vaccinated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_shots_before_puppy_can_go_outside\"><\/span>How many shots before puppy can go outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When can puppies go out for the first time? In their first 16-18 weeks, puppies typically go through <b>three rounds of vaccinations. After each round of vaccinations, there is a five to seven day waiting period until they are fully effective.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_need_all_their_shots_before_going_outside\"><\/span>Do dogs need all their shots before going outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s important for your pup to be exposed to as many new people, animals, objects, sounds, smells and situations as possible, but <b>it&#8217;s okay to keep a little distance between him and his environment until he&#8217;s fully vaccinated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_my_8_week_old_puppy_outside\"><\/span>Can I take my 8 week old puppy outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is, <b>after their final rounds of vaccines are completed, at about 16 weeks of age or whenever your pup&#8217;s veterinarian suggests. Once the vaccine regimen is complete, your puppy should be ready for adventures in the great outdoors and ready to socialize with other dogs safely.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_my_puppy_out_5_days_after_2nd_vaccination\"><\/span>Can I take my puppy out 5 days after 2nd vaccination?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How soon after their shots can a new puppy go out for walks and socialization? Technically, <b>you should wait at least 5-7 days after the last round of vaccinations before allowing your puppy to go out into public so they won&#8217;t contract serious diseases like distemper or parvovirus.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_walk_my_puppy_after_2nd_vaccination\"><\/span>Can I walk my puppy after 2nd vaccination?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Five to seven days after vaccination round two, your puppy is ready to go for their first walk. While they are now much more resilient than they were just a few weeks ago, it&#8217;s still important to continue to avoid things that could make them sick. On walks, keep to paved surfaces like sidewalks and parking lots.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_unvaccinated_puppies_go_outside\"><\/span>When can unvaccinated puppies go outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Socialising Your Unvaccinated Puppy Outside This is all part of the important phase of puppy socialisation and habituation skills that puppies require <b>between the ages of 3-15 weeks. Do not let your puppies walk outside as the risk of parvovirus and leptospirosis with unvaccinated puppies is high.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_my_puppy_outside_to_pee_before_vaccinations\"><\/span>Can I take my puppy outside to pee before vaccinations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What can you do? <b>Avoid the yard until your puppy has been vaccinated. Potty training a puppy less than 4 months is a waste of time anyway. They can&#8217;t truly hold their bladders until 6 months of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_does_a_puppy_have_to_be_to_pee_outside\"><\/span>How old does a puppy have to be to pee outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 12 to 16 weeks old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_take_puppy_outside_before_vaccinations\"><\/span>Is it safe to take puppy outside before vaccinations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s important for your pup to be exposed to as many new people, animals, objects, sounds, smells and situations as possible, but <b>it&#8217;s okay to keep a little distance between him and his environment until he&#8217;s fully vaccinated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_my_unvaccinated_puppy_outside\"><\/span>Can I take my unvaccinated puppy outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long do I wait before taking my puppy outside? Vets recommend waiting until <b>10-14 days after your puppy&#8217;s last vaccination booster  usually at around 1416 weeks of age  before introducing them to the wonders of local parks, beaches and walking trails. Don&#8217;t resist this time in your puppy&#8217;s life  embrace it!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_shots_do_puppies_need_before_going_outside\"><\/span>How many shots do puppies need before going outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When can puppies go out for the first time? In their first 16-18 weeks, puppies typically go through <b>three rounds of vaccinations. After each round of vaccinations, there is a five to seven day waiting period until they are fully effective.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vaccines_do_dogs_need_before_going_outside\"><\/span>What vaccines do dogs need before going outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These include <b>Distemper, Parvo, Canine Infectious Hepatitis, and Rabies. The vaccines protecting against these conditions are known as the core vaccines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_go_outside_before_vaccinations\"><\/span>Can my dog go outside before vaccinations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Getting out  about While <b>it isn&#8217;t recommended to take your puppy out for walks in a public area before they have been vaccinated, you can carry him or her on trips out to your local area, introducing them to the outside world without risking their health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_unvaccinated_dogs_go_outside\"><\/span>Can unvaccinated dogs go outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A puppy can begin exploring your yard the day you bring them home.  Here, a young puppy doesn&#8217;t run the risk of contracting an illness spread by an unvaccinated dog. Taking your puppy out for a <b>walk should be delayed until they are fully covered by all their vaccines<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_puppy_outside_at_8_weeks\"><\/span>Can I take puppy outside at 8 weeks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most puppies go to their forever homes between 8-10 weeks. This is also the crucial period of puppy socialization. <b>If you receive your puppy at 8 weeks, you can safely take him outside, but with precautions. You should take your puppy outside to use the bathroom and start activities in the home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_8_week_old_puppy_to_go_outside\"><\/span>How do I train my 8 week old puppy to go outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What can you do? <b>Avoid the yard until your puppy has been vaccinated. Potty training a puppy less than 4 months is a waste of time anyway. They can&#8217;t truly hold their bladders until 6 months of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_my_puppy_out_after_first_vaccination\"><\/span>Can I take my puppy out after first vaccination?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, <b>it&#8217;s important to wait until after your pup has had his first round of vaccinations, even before letting them out in your garden. This is because your garden still poses a risk  other animals such as foxes can carry disease that can be passed on to dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How many shots does a puppy need before going outside?When can I take my puppy outside after vaccinations?Can I take my 8 week old puppy outside to pee?Can I take my puppy outside before vaccinations?How many shots before puppy can go outside?Do dogs need all their shots before going outside?Can I take&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7817"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7817"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7817\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7817"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}