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Is it safe to walk my 3-month-old puppy after its second shots?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Hi. I have a German shepherd puppy 3 months and 13 days old he had his second vaccination less than 2 weeks ago can i take him for walks i already took him once after I trained him for the collar and the leash he really liked to go out there he even calmed down a bit and slept after the walk and he wanted to go for more standing next the door.

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 14th, 2018

Hello, yes you can take your puppy out for walks however, you increase the likelihood that he may become sick. Because he has been vaccinated it makes it less likely, however, you should consider only allowing your puppy around other pets whom you know are fully vaccinated. We are most concerned with diseases such as Parvovirus, distemper, influenza, and kennel cough. Continue to follow the recommended vaccine schedule for your puppy and be cautious about which other dogs come in contact with your puppy. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on April 21st, 2020
Hello. Just to be sure, please try to wait until Vino gets that last booster at 16 weeks of age. I agree 100% with your vet that the 6 week shot was very likely ineffective, so he does need the last vaccine to make sure he can fight off any disease he might come across. Better safe than sorry. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on March 17th, 2018
Great questions! Vaccines should be given four weeks apart for them to be effective, so you need to wait until Skylar is 10 weeks of age before getting them again. Puppies are not fully vaccinated until they have three rounds of vaccines, so I would not be taking her for a walk after her second vaccines. You will have to wait until at least 10 days after her third series of vaccines is given at 14 weeks of age before it's safe to take her for a walk. While that does seem like a while away, until that time she will still be susceptible to contracting very deadly diseases such as parvovirus and distemper. You want to avoid that at all costs, so definitely wait until 10 days after the third series of vaccines is given before taking her for a walk. Good luck, I hope this helps!
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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti
Veterinarian
Published on December 19th, 2016
If they just had their vaccinations today I would wait another couple of days before starting to gradually take them out. They should have already have a strong immunity to infectious diseases with all the boosters received sofar. If you wish, you could also call your vet, just to make sure he is happy as well, as vaccination protocols and vet preferences can vary from one vet clinic to another.
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