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Originally Posted by trini&coco  The reason breeders (& it's in my puppy sale contract) do not suggest you take your puppies out in public until they have all their shots is for your puppies own health & safety. Yes, smelling poo from a contaminated stool your puppy can catch Parvo, there is kennel cough (which is airborne) you have to worry about, fleas, ticks, mites, all parasites including mange and in general doggie germs. Even taking your puppy to a pet shop, where other people take their "sick" puppies for a quick fix can get your puppy sick. Remember, not all doggie owners care for their pets as well as you might and many people who can not afford a vet visit take their unwell pets into their local pet store for advice...
I even use a towel under my babies at the vet "just in case" and then the towel goes in the trash...
I think your idea for a litter box in the back yard is a great idea  but I would not recommend going to the local pet shop and if you do dont put your pup down on their floor, please...better safe than sorry  |
Ok, I won't take him to the pet shop. But how do I socialize my puppy? I've heard weeks 8-14 is the critical socialization time. We didn't socialize our other dog, and we had so many issues with him. I don't want to make the same mistake. I want to keep my puppy safe, but I also want him to get used to people and other dogs while he's in that important phase.