[kerrieannk]

I'm finally picking up Bertie on Saturday and joe the breeder has said wait a week after he has had his 12 week injections to take him on his first walk ( which is understandable)
However can I take him to friends and family's houses before ( none of them have dogs so won't have to worry about that side whether the dogs are up to date on their injections etc)
And I want to get him used to the car ASAP , is there a time limit on when I can take him out to meet friends as I don't want to harm him to any infections etc

 

[S.Claire]

Hi Kerrie - Ann.

Nope absolutely no restrictions on you doing this. The more socialisation in the early days the better! You can even attend puppy parties before the final injection. I did this with my now 10 month old pup Nacho from 9 weeks. It was a great way to get him to meet other puppies and learn the do's and don'ts. I also think he met about 100 people on his first day with me (I carried him around work and everyone couldn't stay away) - The end result is an extremely friendly dog who ADORES people and loves other dogs (except Jack Russells for some reason).

I bet you can't wait. xxx

 

[kerrieannk]

Thanks this has put my mind at ease as I didnt want to take him out if there were any risks he shall be coming everywhere with me now that I no this

 

[S.Claire]

Thanks this has put my mind at ease as I didnt want to take him out if there were any risks he shall be coming everywhere with me now that I no this

Glad it's helped. Give 'Turi' a search. She has a fantastic blog about her little girl pup called Saffi. Saffi was going around (in arms) on the tube, around London and on the bus from a very early age. xx

 

[wellerfeller]

Hi Kerrie-Ann, Is your puppy having those jabs with Joe's vet or your own. All vets tend to differ with their advice regarding going out after final jabs, some say 1 week some say two. So if it's your vet just have a check what their policy is.
All the other socialisation is essential and great fun for puppy. Try and expose your pup to everything you can think of.
Good luck.

 

[kerrieannk]

It will be mine but I live in the same town as joe so wether it will be the same vets I'll have to ask?
I just thought I have a friend with a st Bernard and a lab so I can take Bertie round to socialise but will he be allowed on the ground or will he have to stay in my hands If we're outside ?

 

[Lins61]

What time are you picking up Kerrie-Anne? x

 

[kerrieannk]

Picking up at half ten nice and early