You should also ensure that the pup (s) of an unvaccinated dam stay indoors and do not
meet other dogs until they have had their first and second sets of primary vaccinations.
That said, some people are told by their vets to keep their dogs inside and not
meet other dogs until they have all their shots, including rabies, so they don't exposed to the outdoors, or even to being on a leash, until they are 4 months old.
Not exact matches
You should be careful about introducing your puppy to
other dogs until he has his vaccinations, but you can still take him out of the house to new locations and he can
meet other kinds of pets as well.
Well you'll never know if an individual
dog is right
until you
meet him or her but generally, Labs are even - tempered, intelligent, good around children and
other dogs, friendly and great swimmers.
They coordinate
meet - and - greets with
dogs and prospective adopters, and they raise funds to cover the costs of food, medical care, grooming, training, and any
other supplies and services that enhance the
dogs» lives
until they are adopted.
By eight weeks, sufficient
dog -
dog socialization has taken place with mother and littermates to tide the puppy over
until he is old enough to safely
meet and play with
other dogs in puppy class and
dog parks.
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Meeting new people of all types, including children, men, crowds, people wearing hats, in wheelchairs, etc. -
Meeting new
dogs (do not bring your pup to areas with lots of
dogs until after 4 months)- Exposure to
other pets such as cats, horse, birds - Teach him to enjoy his crate - Riding in the car (be sure to restrain him using a crate or seatbelt for safety)- Being held, touched all over and in different ways, being bathed and groomed - Visiting the Vet's office, groomer, daycare, boarding kennel - Exposure to loud noises and strange objects (example — umbrella opening)- Exposure to traffic, motorcycles, bicycles, skateboards, joggers - Getting him used to being left alone for a few hours at a time