Socialization before 8 weeks?

EndersGame · 01-15-2013, 02:26 PM

As everyone here I've been looking through everything in order to get the most out of my dog!

I ended up with Ender just shy of 6 weeks(i know i know bad bad!!! But it couldn't be helped as all his litter mates had been taken and he was about to be given shots at 5 weeks.....) Anyhow, he isn't set to get his shots until about 8 1/2 weeks, would taking him on walks around where i live be to risky or i that something that would be ok or keep him home until his first round of shots.

Us2Folk · 01-19-2013, 02:59 PM

My opinion would be to wait for the shots, and then short outings. Don't over exercise.

swharshbar · 01-19-2013, 03:02 PM

X2 I'd wait for at least the 10 week shots.

Speedy2662 · 01-19-2013, 03:45 PM

Even though it might seem like a good idea to socialize him asap, wait for his first set of shots (at least). If you have a garden, take him there to potty. If not, get puppy pads

And only let him near to dogs that you know have been vaccinated. EG. Your friend who you could trust.

MadLab · 01-19-2013, 04:58 PM

Let the dog bond to you before you go bringing him out for walks in public. Just play in the yard with a rag or ball. Get him used to wearing a collar and practice walking him with a lead. No need to rush with such a young pup.

01-15-2013, 02:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
EndersGame New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 19	Socialization before 8 weeks? As everyone here I've been looking through everything in order to get the most out of my dog! I ended up with Ender just shy of 6 weeks(i know i know bad bad!!! But it couldn't be helped as all his litter mates had been taken and he was about to be given shots at 5 weeks.....) Anyhow, he isn't set to get his shots until about 8 1/2 weeks, would taking him on walks around where i live be to risky or i that something that would be ok or keep him home until his first round of shots.

01-19-2013, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Speedy2662 Master Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Posts: 501	Even though it might seem like a good idea to socialize him asap, wait for his first set of shots (at least). If you have a garden, take him there to potty. If not, get puppy pads And only let him near to dogs that you know have been vaccinated. EG. Your friend who you could trust. __________________ Zack: 9/9/12 - Living like a king Potty trained! Yay Tricks Known: Sit Down Give Paw Bang! (Play Dead) Leave it Come (In progress!)

01-19-2013, 02:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Us2Folk New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Georgia Posts: 14	My opinion would be to wait for the shots, and then short outings. Don't over exercise.

01-19-2013, 03:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
swharshbar Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bellefonte, Pa. Posts: 50	X2 I'd wait for at least the 10 week shots.

01-19-2013, 04:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
MadLab Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 149	Let the dog bond to you before you go bringing him out for walks in public. Just play in the yard with a rag or ball. Get him used to wearing a collar and practice walking him with a lead. No need to rush with such a young pup.

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