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When is it safe to take my puppy camping after vaccinations?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bernese Mountain Dog | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 11 days old | 28 lbs

Is it safe to take our puppy camping (Joshua Tree) after is second round of vaccinations? We will keep him on the leash and only walk fire trails (nothing off trail). Is there a risk of Parvo in the desert?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on April 9th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There is risk as long as there are or were other dogs in the vicinity. Otherwise, the risk would be very low. Ideally, you wait until 1 month after his last set of vaccines. Good luck and have a great day!

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