Can my 8-week-old puppy go outside and fly after his first shots?

Yes you can bring him outside for potty training. I would avoid areas that are used by other dogs until a few weeks after his last set of shots. This will give his immune system time to react to the vaccines and develop an immunity to keep him safe form the diseases which other dogs may pass.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Odysseus. He will only be old enough to have had one or two sets of vaccines at 10 weeks of age. If you take him to the same spot every time and make sure there are no unvaccinated dogs around, it should be ok. I hope this helps!

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and congratulations on your new puppy! Unfortunately, Maximus is not fully vaccinated at this point, so he should not be going outside. Depending on your state, he can be fully vaccinated by 12 or 16 weeks. If this was his first round of shots, he will need a booster in 2-4 weeks and then his Rabies vaccine at 12-16 weeks as well as his last booster. Maximus should have minimal contact with other dogs (even where other dogs have gone to the bathroom) as you can’t be sure they are not carrying any of the viruses that Maximus is not vaccinated for that can make him very sick. I know it is difficult to keep a large active puppy inside, but your vet can work with you to have Maximus fully vaccinated in a reasonable amount of time.

Mighty is a cutie pie! And I love his name! Yes, you can take him in his carrier. I would just be aware that he isn't completely protected from the important virus until he has had all of his shots (usually 4 sets of shots each 3 weeks apart with the last set around 15-17 weeks old). If you do take him, I would just be aware of where you allow him to go to the bathroom and do not take him into any public places where other dogs could have been like petsmart and Petco or any public parks. If you don't want to risk it, then I would keep her in her crate or leave her at home. Also, do not leave her in the car without any AC going as the temperatures can get hot really quick during these warmer months. I hope this helps !

It honestly depends on how many other pets are in your apartment complex. Some viruses, such as parvo, can stay in the environment for several months. If you are taking him out, making sure to use paths that aren't frequented by other pets, or even bringing out a potty pad for him to go on (to get used to the routine of going out to go potty, but remaining safe) can help. As for socialization, socializing with people or pets whose vaccine history you know is the best option until your vet gives the OK to be around strange pets.

It depends on your area. I do recommend outside training with dogs that were vaccinated once. Although, still caution people because the puppies are not fully vaccinated. Make sure he does not come into contact with other dogs unless you know the people and their dogs are healthy and up to date on vaccinations. I would also recommend wiping his paws off when he comes in from outside. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It would be best to take him out when the full set of vaccines is given, but if it is a small closed garden and he/she is not going to get in touch with other animals, that is generally fine and the risk of possible infection is very low.