How soon after the 2nd jab can a puppy go out?

It is important to wait until a week after your puppy has had their second vaccine before going out on walks and meeting other dogs. However as long as your garden is safe and enclosed, then your puppy can go out there straight away. By splitting the vaccine course into three visits we can allow puppies to get out walking and socialising by 11 weeks old – a crucial time in their development. We recommend that puppies have their first vaccine at 8 weeks, a second at 10 weeks and a third at 12 weeks. It will help to build their confidence, get them used to their new home and you can start their toilet training.

It's generally recommended that you wait until your puppy has immunity provided by their second set of vaccinations, before they mix with other dogs or play anywhere where other dogs might have been. If by ‘outside’ we’re talking about the outside world, it’s generally recommended that your puppy doesn’t do this until they have full protection from their second set of vaccinations. This will typically be two weeks after they’ve had those jabs, but you should always be guided by your vet. So, we’ve established that your new puppy won’t have the full protection they need until their second set of vaccinations have taken effect (about two weeks afterwards but check with your vet). The good news is though, in the meantime, there’s lots you can do to keep your puppy busy and active. Puppies are little balls of energy and many of us will find ourselves wondering “when can I walk my puppy after vaccinations” and feeling a bit disappointed when we realise it’s not until two weeks after the second set.