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How long can my puppy walk safely after his 16-week vaccinations?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

ow long of a walk can I take my puppy on after he has had his 16 week vaccinations? Will he be old enough to walk for a while? ( I have a German shepherd puppy)

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on December 22nd, 2016

He can go out for regular walks about 10-14 days after the last set of vaccines. Start with short walks (5-10 minutes) initially, then increase the length as he gets stronger. Eventually, he should be able to handle a 20-30 minute walk several times daily.

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