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When is it safe to walk my puppy in public after vaccinations?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Can I get a walk from my dog in public when he completed his vaccine?

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on March 24th, 2017

A dog is considered fully vaccinated after receiving a distemper/parvovirus vaccine every 3-4 weeks until at least 16 weeks of age and a rabies vaccine (dependent upon location). About 2 weeks after the last vaccine, your dog should have developed an appropriate immune response and protective effect from the vaccines, so at that time he would be able to walk in public.

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