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Is it safe for my 11-week puppy to walk and meet vaccinated dogs?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | English Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 15 days old | 14 lbs

Hi I just want to know if it will be okay to walk my 11 week old puppy 7 days after his 2nd injection and is he okay with other dogs that are up to date with there injections

4 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on February 2nd, 2018

Yes, it's fine to walk your puppy around your neighborhood, and to let him be around healthy, vaccinated dogs. Just avoid high-risk areas where lots of strange dogs tend to be, like dog parks and pet stores, until he's finished with his vaccination series :)

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD
Veterinarian
Published on September 5th, 2017
HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Great questions!

I am a big advocate of socializing puppies, so I tell my clients you can walk your puppies on a leash right away. Just do not let them contact other young puppies or dogs who's vaccine status is unknown. Obviously don't let the puppy play with dogs that have recently been sick or be touched by owners who have been around sick dogs. Just like Pediatrician's tell mothers of newborns. Avoid dog parks as well.

So yes, it is fine for Wills to walk around the neighborhood and safe to come in contact with your daughter's fully vaccinated dog as long as the dog has been well!

I hope this helps!
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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD
Veterinarian
Published on April 13th, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Yes! It is fine to walk Milo in non-contaminated areas. Park sidewalks and through the neighborhood is fine. Just not dog parks until 2 weeks after her final vaccine. There is a fine line between socialization and contracting infectious disease. She will be fine.

Have a great day!
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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD
Veterinarian
Published on February 2nd, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

I think there is a fine line between socialization and trying to protect them from infectious diseases. I think it is fine to walk not fully vaccinated puppies on sidewalks, roads and parks that don't have a lot of dog traffic. No dog parks or doggie day care. Only allow play with dogs that are fully vaccinated and not sick. I just tell owners to be smart about it!

I hope this helps!
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