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Permalink Reply by Jen Giammona on April 21, 2013 at 8:59pm

i was super paranoid and wouldn't take linus anywhere until he was past 6 months and had all of his shots, including rabies. it would probably be best to check with your vet.

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on April 21, 2013 at 9:09pm

I would as long as you carry him. The best thing you can do is let people pet him so he gets used to it. It's not like he's on the ground or in a high poop/traffic area if you are carrying him.

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Permalink Reply by Haylee Anderson on April 21, 2013 at 10:53pm

Thanks for both of your replies! I will have to ask a vet in the mean time for their opinion as well! I want him to be socialized but I'm paranoid of him getting sick. Do you know if parvo can be transmitted by humans?

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Permalink Reply by Cathie on April 21, 2013 at 10:59pm

After 2 sets of shots he's not fully protected. He should be fine if you carry him, but how long can you carry him? If it's just for a few minutes to show him around, should be no problem.

Parvo can be transmitted via the soles of peoples' shoes.

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Permalink Reply by Nina & Nellie on April 21, 2013 at 11:03pm

I would check with your vet on how safe your general area is, but mine said 2nd shot is fine to walk on non-porous surfaces such as concrete and washed floors. That said I'm still pretty paranoid so I keep time on public ground limited -- but carrying her, putting her in a cart or basket, or in a shopping bag is totally fine.

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Permalink Reply by Andrea on April 22, 2013 at 12:17am

I took Ein to our pet store the other day after her second set of shots. I went during the work day and nobody was really there. I just put my sons shopping cart cover on and let her ride in the seat. My vet said no puppy class, dog parks, ect until after her 3rd set of parvo. Luckily that will be in just a few weeks.

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Permalink Reply by Haylee Anderson on April 22, 2013 at 2:58am

Awesome!! Ill have to check with my vet and get back to you guys on what they say!

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Permalink Reply by Anna Morelli on April 22, 2013 at 12:49pm

Since you work at PetsMart, if you are concerned about Parvo, keep a change of shoes in the car until your puppy is fully protected and wash your hands before handling him after work.  . The puppy needs socialization after the 2nd set of shots, but there are safer places to take him to than a pet store. Follow your own comfort level and Vet advice as different areas pose diferent levels of risk.

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Permalink Reply by Haylee Anderson on April 22, 2013 at 1:02pm

Good advice. Thank you! I've been putting my work shoes in my trunk recently because there has been outbreaks at our stores banfield location..what are some other places I could take him to to get socialized?

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Permalink Reply by Cathie on April 22, 2013 at 1:43pm

My vet suggested places like the hair salon, local school, coffee/internet cafe -- places where friendly people will be around, but not with a lot of dogs. You should plan on staying only a short time, holding the puppy in your arms. The minute you put him down the risks increase: not only communicable diseases, but every bit of food, gum, unidentified plant materials, cigarette butts, etc. that might be on the ground is potentially dangerous and could potentially be eaten by him...so you will only be able to tolerate brief excursions, just because it demands constant vigilance on your part.

Another way to approach socialization is to have friends and family come over to your house. Much easier all around!

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Permalink Reply by Haylee Anderson on April 22, 2013 at 2:29pm

Thank you for the ideas! Sounds awesome! :) it'll be a little painful holding him everywhere like that but I don't want him getting sick whatsoever so it's totally worth it!

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Permalink Reply by Anna Morelli on April 22, 2013 at 8:48pm

Depends on where you live. If you are in a fairly quiet suburban neighborhood, i would walk him there. You don't need tons of exposure, just different non threatening environments. Also you can make a list of people to invite at your home and rotate among your friends, or go to a friend's house for a short while with the pup, keeping it on leash. Pups tire easily, so keep it on the short side. Just look for short situations the pup can enjoy, while learning how to behave as well. Personally,  I would not be carrying him around a whole lot, he has to learn to be confident on his own 4 feet....The weeks will fly by :-)

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