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Can't go Outside Until Has All Shots? I talked to a breeder yesterday who told me I should not take our puppy (when we get him) outside to potty until he has all his vaccinations, which will be when he's 5 months old. Her concern is that the puppy will catch Parvo. Has anyone else been told this? I'm concerned about 1) not being able to housetrain the dog until he's 5 months, and 2) not being able to walk the dog, which is important. |
I have never been told this. I have two yorkies that I have walked since I got them at 10 weeks. To be sure though, I would ask your Vet his opinion. |
You have to weigh up the risks, its worth doing some research to see if you live in an 'high risk' area. Basically you need to decide which risk you are prepared to take. If you take your baby out before he has finished his shots then there is a higher risk of him catching parvo (depending on where you live) however its worth bearing in mind that the socailisation window for puppies is 7-16 weeks so if puppies do not meet lots of different other dogs during the time between they leave the 'nest' and they turn 4 months then they have a far higher likelyhood of developing agression and/or fearful behaivour around other dogs. Do what you feel is best. |
I've always taken mine out. Just watch where you're taking them. If you'd feel better give your vet a call. |
pup Taking your puppy outside in your own yard is perfectly fine, IF your yard is fenced and no stray dogs use your yard for a toliet. You can buy an xpen and put in the yard if it is so large you worry about safety.. I do not advise putting Yorkie puppies outside in the winter to train them, but at other times it is fine...remember, Parvo is not airborne, it comes from the stools of other sick dogs...best wishes |
I feel that you can still take your dog outside..some people just have their way of being cautious..maybe this breeder lost puppies and she thinks it's best to complete shots..everyone is different..just ask your vet.. I raise yorkies and I have never told anyone to keep their yorkie in until all shots are finished.. Ask your vet too |
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Yes, I was told this by the breeder as well as my vet. If you have people that let their dogs run loose at night you would never know whether or not they went in your yard. Lillie's feet didn't touch the ground until she had all her shots....matter of fact I wouldn't put her on the floor at the vet's and ESPECIALLY a pet store..I have 2 girls and their were(as pups)...and still are always in my arms if I bring them to the store or the vets. Of course I let them on the ground now...I'd rather be safe than sorry. |
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My yard is fenced in to be sure that no strange dogs are able to defecate or urinate near any of my dogs and I always tell anyone who has adopted one of our puppies to keep it away from any strange dogs, to use a wee wee pad and to just be generally careful until it has all of its shots. It's just better to error on the side of caution than to risk the health of your puppy. |
JMO but I would follow your breeders advice because that is what I tell the people where I place my pups. My vet has told me awful stories and I prefer not to experience them. When I show a pup they have had at least 2 sets of shots and I require that they wash their hands with antibacterial gel soap. Parvo can stay in the ground for years so do your research and get some advice from you vet if your set on letting him outside.:aimeeyork |
I took Gracie out from the time she was 8 weeks old. Not only for potty training, but for socialization. I was cautious. I did not let her on grass where other dogs had been. At the park, we stayed to the paved/gravel paths. If approached by a human with a dog, I politely asked if their dog is up to date on vaccines. If yes, I permitted Gracie and the other dog to sniff each other. Gracie is now healthy, happy, and a little social butterfly. I will do the same with my next puppy. |
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I took Max out at about 12 weeks. I didn't put him down because NY is not a clean city, but I also wanted him socialized. I was told to crate him for 6 months and to keep him in the house. I didn't listen to either. My vet did push some of his shots up because I wanted him socialized. I paper trained him and outside trained him later on. He does both now, and he's super friendly. The socialization is very important. |
Avery is going for her last set of shots this weekend.. We Have taken her out since we got her but would always keep her in our arms or in a carrier(we never took her into any pet stores either, just incase) And we have only let her run around on either my parents yard or my boyfriends parents yard(somewhere you know if safe and where you are sure pets arent sick or anything) Basically im sure its fine if you take her out, just be careful where you take her and most definately where you set her down!! :) |
I waited until my dogs had all of their shots before we did walks. They were allowed to play in my yard but that was it. For socialization, they went to families homes with dogs I knew were current on vaccinations :) |
Here's what we have decided to do. We are going to place a litter box on the back patio so that we can litter box train the puppy outside. This way we won't have to worry about his exposure to anything other dogs passing through leave in the yard or any chemicals that may be used on the lawn. For socialization, we can take our puppy to Pet Smart, but I will hold him while we are there. He can still get near other dogs and people. I suppose it won't be safe to let him walk on a sidewalk...or will it? I can also walk him inside the house. |
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I would let the dog do its duty outside but only in your yard. Just make sure that no other dog has been hanging around. It is best if you have a fence. Five months is a really long time to not allow a dog to walk outside. I would be a little bit concerned about walking it on the street or in other public places though. There are just too many germs for that. |
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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 :p |
puppy He is far SAFER in your yard then Petsmart! Those places are virus factories...if I take an adult, which is rare, they are not put in the cart, they are carried. I would prefer they wore surgical masks, but they won't..LOL Do not take your York to the vet uncrated.. never allow them on the floors. Watch to see the table is sanitized before taking them out of carrier..if not, I remind them. In fact, I always call ahead to see what illnesses they are treating the day I go...get an early AM and get out... PS..years ago before they had vaccine for parvo, I was sitting in the waiting room with a litter of puppies and two adults...the vet tech came out and I hear her tell the other tech they dogs in the exam room had parvo...I literally ran out screaming...in fact I made such a scene my vet called and said in the future they would call and tell me if there was a contagious disease cases there...!!! |
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So how does my puppy get walking exercise? |
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You should ask your vet when. Mine sad they could go no where but My yard untill after their third set of shots |
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I am a little bit of an over protective mommy:eek: -but I don't even let my best friend bring her chi's (who are healthy and vaccinated) to my house when I have Yorkie pups or before mine were fully vaccinated just in case they had picked something up they would already be immune to while walking, that my pups were not protected from. Just in case...:rolleyes: |
puppy I take mine for rides in the car, visit friends with adult Yorks I know.. in a houseful of noise and people coming and going, I find they get lots of attention... |
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Anyway, I don't even know the vaccination schedule. And I am still not convinced that vaccines are safe. I believe the reason so many dogs are developing allergies is because of over-vaccination. And do you keep your puppy from vaccines containing LEPTO? |
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