Can my 8 week old puppy be around other people?

Your puppy isn't fully vaccinated yet, but it's important to continue socialisation by giving your puppy positive experiences like: Introducing them to other pets - let them meet other healthy, fully vaccinated dogs and cats. Carrying them around outside to introduce them to new people, sights and sounds. Before bringing them home, you'll need to prepare for your new puppy's arrival by: Creating space and buying toys: you'll need to provide space for your puppy to play, and toys to keep them occupied. Started socialising them by introducing them to new situations and people. Socialise your pup outside once they're fully vaccinated. Organising puppy classes - these can get booked up, so find a class and sign up once you know you're getting a puppy.

If you have friends with vaccinated dogs, or there are other vaccinated dogs in your household, then your puppy can start mixing with them at home straight away as long as they are otherwise healthy. You might want to carry them round the park so they can see and hear other dogs, without actually meeting them. Avoid putting them on the ground or letting other dogs approach to keep them safe. Just remember to confirm that the other dogs’ vaccines are up to date before arranging a meet and greet. You’ll need to wait until your puppy is fully covered by their vaccines before they can meet most other dogs. By waiting, you will help to reduce the risk of them getting the nasty diseases that vaccines protect against. Once you have the all clear from your vet, you can take your puppy out and about to socialise, but it’s still a good idea to stay away from any dogs that have recently been unwell just to be safe. Meeting dogs is a really important part of your puppy’s socialisation, so it’s a good idea to find ways for them to safely get used to other dogs while they’re young.