First walk- how long after 2nd jab?
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It can depend on the vaccine used, it's either a week or 2 weeks generally 
With our two it was two weeks. x
With our two it was two weeks. x
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Vet should tell you but I have to say I went out early (slapped wrists!) but most dogs around here are owned responsibly and if you have an older dog that goes out it presumably brings infection back to the house. Anyway all is well. I believe in America vaccines are every three years. My vet did say that often yearly jabs are unnecessary but a good way for pharmacutical companies to make money. Hattie will be done anually as she will be in and out of the local wildlife enviorment (deer mostly) but I know people who have jabs every 5 years and their dogs are happy and healthy. There will always be someone who has a horror story to tell so really it depends on where you live and how many dogs there are around you. It is the same with worming horses if you are in a yard where lots of horses come and go regular worming is essential but if not you can do repeat doses far less often. The problem is always resistance the more you worm/vaccinate do your dogs become resistant to the vaccination?
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Most vets will say two weeks. But you can get your pup out as much as you like before that as long as you carry them, and it is really good for them if you can. I had a sling for Darcey, and she went pretty much everywhere with us from when we got her at six weeks old. Just be cautious about where you put them down to pee. They're only at risk if they come into contact with infected dogs or faeces.
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We also went for a walk early on the beach at Druridge Bay, along the water line, also they went every where with us, first in my pocket then in a game bag. Rosie knew every one of our walks by the time she was cleared to join in.
I think forum members will be getting sick of this picture.
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I think forum members will be getting sick of this picture.
My vet said 2 weeks. He said its what the manufacturer recommends so why risk it earlier? In terms of annual injections; if you are thinking of not doing that it may invalidate your insurance as most require it or theybmight not pay out should you nee it. Worth considering!
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That's so cute! I have a very similar one of me and DarceyWe also went for a walk early on the beach at Druridge Bay, along the water line, also they went every where with us, first in my pocket then in a game bag. Rosie knew every one of our walks by the time she was cleared to join in.
I think forum members will be getting sick of this picture.
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I love those pics!! I take rosie out tucked into a small back pack which i wear on my front so she can see me. We have 2 westies as well, aged 9 and 13 years, who rosie loves to play with. Shes like a coiled spring at the moment and is desperate to get out of the back pack when we go out for walks! i shall have to post some pics of her.....i just love cockapoos
i shall have to post some pics of her.....i just love cockapoos 
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Just thought I'd add to this thread...Wicket had his 2nd jab on tuesday & we've taken him for a little wander today, saturday, just round the end of our road (we live at the bottom of a cul-de-sac). The vet advised a week after the jab for walks in areas frequented by other dogs, but he could be walked in areas where we knew there hadn't been any dogs/know the dogs are fully vaccinated before the week was up. As there are no dogs at our end of the road we thought it was a good idea to get him used to the lead & the area around our house & other sights/sounds. He loved it! We'll be venturing out of the cul-de-sac in a few days time, when the week is up.
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