Should I take my new puppy to the park?
Bringing your puppy to the park is an exciting milestone in your puppy’s life, but timing is crucial Read More
Can a 4 month old puppy go to the dog park?
Ona Lakin
2025-07-03 12:37:25
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A simple rule for keeping your puppy safe is not to take him to public places until he has finished his vaccinations. Typically, pups complete their vaccinations by 16 weeks of age but may need an additional week to regain their energy and ensure that no vaccination complications arise. Consult With Your Veterinarian During the first 4 months of your puppy’s life, it is crucial to have close communication with your veterinarian. Make sure to always check with your vet to know the details of your dog’s health and get his clearance before bringing your puppy to the dog park. If your pup is already 16-17 weeks old and has completed its vaccines, you might be getting excited to go to the dog park. But wait, veterinarians and dog trainers don’t really recommend young puppies going to the dog park. If you want to bring your pup to the dog park, you can wait until it is 6 to 8 months old.
Sean Dare
2025-06-20 15:56:33
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We started taking our Golden, JJ, to the dog park when he turned 5 months, which was just about 2 weeks ago. Luckily, our dog park is private in the sense where owners have to pay a yearly fee to the town board and show proof that there dogs are fully vaccinated, before being granted a pass to the park. With that being said, majority of the owners there are responsible dog owners who do there best to protect their dogs. Since you can easily get kicked out, most owners, if not all the owners, keep a close eye on there dogs cause they value being able to go to the park and wear their dog out for the evening. Long story short, if you want to avoid the chance of a possible conflict, avoid the dog park at all costs. There is no guarantee that there won't be an issue.
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