Vaccine Schedule

milliegrace · 03-05-2011, 08:57 PM

So I was talking with a coworker whose 12 week old puppy just had her rabies vaccination. They got the puppy at our local Humane Society and use the vet clinic there.

However my vet says not to do the rabies until 6 months??
This is the schedule for my basset...

5 weeks- parvo/corona/distemper ** done **
7 weeks-parvo/corona/distemper ** done **

10 weeks- parvo/corona/distemper
13 weeks p/c/d
16 weeks- p/c/d booster

6 months- rabies

Does this seem right? At what point is it going to be safe for me to take her out and socialize her with other dogs? I was hoping to start puppy class at 10 weeks. Thanks!

SophieB · 03-05-2011, 09:18 PM

If it were me, I wouldn't be taking a puppy to classes with other dogs until innoculations were finished... but I have no idea about the Rabies one. According to what I have always been told by breeders and vets, Basset pups shouldn't be walking more than a few minutes for several months yet...

As a suggestion, if you want to socialise pup, you could do what I did... drive to the local beach or park and sit on a seat and wait for people & dogs coming along and walk my pups towards them every now and again to get them used to meeting other dogs, but I only walked them in very short 'bursts' of a few minutes at a time and they got loads of exercise playing around the garden with each other and then going inside for sleeps every now and again when they'd had enough!

milliegrace · 03-05-2011, 09:34 PM

Thanks Sophie for the suggestion. The park is a good idea to just go and hang out. Plus my daughter would love to run and burn some energy while Millie and I watch. If only it would stop raining or snowing here!

I want to do whatever is best for the dog. Most people I know all get their puppies into the puppy classes between 10-12 weeks at the local humane society. If that isn't appropriate for the basset though that is good to know!

Mikey T · 03-05-2011, 10:05 PM

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If it were me, I wouldn't be taking a puppy to classes with other dogs until innoculations were finished... but I have no idea about the Rabies one. According to what I have always been told by breeders and vets, Basset pups shouldn't be walking more than a few minutes for several months yet...

As a suggestion, if you want to socialise pup, you could do what I did... drive to the local beach or park and sit on a seat and wait for people & dogs coming along and walk my pups towards them every now and again to get them used to meeting other dogs,

an adult dog is more likely to be a carrier of a disease without out showing sypmtoms than a puppy so contact with adult dogs is actual more risky than puppies. That said it is a bad idea to limit social contact between the ages of 8 to 16 weeks.

see Position Statement on Puppy Socialization

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The primary and mos timportanttime for puppy socialization is the first three months of life.1, 2 During this time puppies should be exposed to as many new people, animals, stimuli and environments as can be achieved safely and without causing overstimulation manifested as excessive fear, withdrawal or avoidance behavior. For this reason, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior believes that it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated.

Because the first three months are the period when sociability outweighs fear, this is the primary window of opportunity for puppies to adapt to new people, animals, and experiences. Incomplete or improper socialization during this important time can increase the risk of behavioral problems later in life including fear, avoidance, and/or aggression. Behavioral problems are the greatest threat to the owner-dog bond. In fact, behavioral problems are the number one cause of relinquishment to shelters.3 Behavioral issues, not infectious diseases, are the number one cause of death for dogs under three years of age.

... Enrolling in puppy classes prior to three months of age can be an excellent means of improving training, strengthening the human-animal bond, and socializing puppies in an environment where risk of illness can be minimized.

In general, puppies can start puppy socialization classes as early as 7-8 weeks of age. Puppies should receive a minimum of one set of vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class and a first deworming. They should be kept up-to-date on vaccines throughout the class.

see Vaccination Recommendations for Puppies (Puppy Shots)

Canine Vaccination Guidelines

milliegrace · 03-05-2011, 10:08 PM

Thank you Mikey. So would you suggest going ahead with the puppy class then?

Mikey T · 03-05-2011, 10:32 PM

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Thank you Mikey. So would you suggest going ahead with the puppy class then?

provided that all puppies are require at least one series of core vaccines and they are on a reasonable schedual to prevent infection ie shots ~ every 3 weeks of core vaccines. and the dogs are on wormers or have test clear for worms , not to do so would be a disservice to the puppy.

the following 4 articles outline the most critical aspects of insuring a puppy becomes a well adusted adult. THey are long but well worth the read to prevent future problems

Puppy Socialisation and Habituation (Part 1) Why is it Necessary?

Puppy Socialisation and Habituation (Part 2) How to go about it

Bite Inhibition - How to Teach It

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Rather than "No bite," I strongly, strongly, strongly urge you to teach your puppy bite inhibition instead. Bite inhibition is a "soft mouth." It teaches the pup how to use his mouth gently. Does this mean that the pup will forever be mouthing you? No, not at all. Actually, regardless of the method used, puppies generally grow out of mouthing behavior after a few months.So why should you teach bite inhibition? Because dogs have one defense: their teeth. Every dog can bite. If frightened enough or in pain or threatened, your dog *will* bite. That doesn't in any way make him a "bad" dog. It makes him a dog. It's your responsibility, therefore, to teach your dog that human skin is incredibly fragile. If you teach your dog bite inhibition that training will carry over even if he is later in a position where he feels forced to bite.

Countdown to a Crackerjack Canine Companion

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I only walked them in very short 'bursts' of a few minutes at a time and they got loads of exercise playing around the garden with each other and then going inside for sleeps every now and again when they'd had enough

it is well known I and Sophie B disagree on puppy exercise but this we do agree that exercise is best done off leash. A leash can compel a puppy to over do it where off leash this is virtually impossible. Care must be taken when leash walking to be sure the puppy is capable of the distance traveled. if the dog start to stop moving etc it is agood sign that it is tried or overwhelmed it is better to carry the dog back and do less distance the next time, don't worry about creating a situation in which the dog learns it controls the walks. If walks are done in a non-confrontational way the dog will look eagarly to them rather than them becomeing a wrestling match with a flat basset that refuses to move.

MollyMcFrecklesMom · 03-05-2011, 10:42 PM

Another option is to look into puppy socialization parties. My vet holds puppy parties every other Friday night where puppies play together and play with new people (and kids). Molly enjoyed them and really blossomed socially, but she's grown too old for them now. I know some kennels/doggie day cares in my area hold socialization gatherings too. Check with your vet, the humane society, or even local pet stores.

Mikey T · 03-05-2011, 10:46 PM

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Another option is to look into puppy socialization parties

imho the more important aspect of puppy classes is socialization, so a situation that emphysises socialization over obedience training is preferable to the other way round.

bubbad · 03-05-2011, 11:31 PM

Not trying to start anything but that sounds like an awful lot of vaccinations. There are new protocalls all the time ,over vaccinating a puppy seems more dangerous to me. Screwing up the dogs immune system would concern me.I know we have discussed this with Krista in one of the other forums. You may want to look through them,health and gentics possibly.

milliegrace · 03-06-2011, 07:33 AM

Bubbad- I will go look for some info on that. Thanks!

As far as the classes I go the one my friend is going to right now is really mostly just the puppies playing together. They work on one command a week I think.

03-05-2011, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
milliegrace Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 17	Vaccine Schedule So I was talking with a coworker whose 12 week old puppy just had her rabies vaccination. They got the puppy at our local Humane Society and use the vet clinic there. However my vet says not to do the rabies until 6 months?? This is the schedule for my basset... 5 weeks- parvo/corona/distemper done 7 weeks-parvo/corona/distemper done 10 weeks- parvo/corona/distemper 13 weeks p/c/d 16 weeks- p/c/d booster 6 months- rabies Does this seem right? At what point is it going to be safe for me to take her out and socialize her with other dogs? I was hoping to start puppy class at 10 weeks. Thanks! __________________ ~* Shannon *~ http://pdgm.pitapata.com/9uT5m4.png http://i55.tinypic.com/2ik6420.jpg

03-05-2011, 09:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
milliegrace Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 17	Thanks Sophie for the suggestion. The park is a good idea to just go and hang out. Plus my daughter would love to run and burn some energy while Millie and I watch. If only it would stop raining or snowing here! I want to do whatever is best for the dog. Most people I know all get their puppies into the puppy classes between 10-12 weeks at the local humane society. If that isn't appropriate for the basset though that is good to know! __________________ ~* Shannon *~ http://pdgm.pitapata.com/9uT5m4.png http://i55.tinypic.com/2ik6420.jpg

03-05-2011, 10:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
milliegrace Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 17	Thank you Mikey. So would you suggest going ahead with the puppy class then? __________________ ~* Shannon *~ http://pdgm.pitapata.com/9uT5m4.png http://i55.tinypic.com/2ik6420.jpg

03-06-2011, 07:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
milliegrace Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 17	Bubbad- I will go look for some info on that. Thanks! As far as the classes I go the one my friend is going to right now is really mostly just the puppies playing together. They work on one command a week I think. __________________ ~* Shannon *~ http://pdgm.pitapata.com/9uT5m4.png http://i55.tinypic.com/2ik6420.jpg

03-05-2011, 09:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
SophieB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 839	If it were me, I wouldn't be taking a puppy to classes with other dogs until innoculations were finished... but I have no idea about the Rabies one. According to what I have always been told by breeders and vets, Basset pups shouldn't be walking more than a few minutes for several months yet... As a suggestion, if you want to socialise pup, you could do what I did... drive to the local beach or park and sit on a seat and wait for people & dogs coming along and walk my pups towards them every now and again to get them used to meeting other dogs, but I only walked them in very short 'bursts' of a few minutes at a time and they got loads of exercise playing around the garden with each other and then going inside for sleeps every now and again when they'd had enough!

03-05-2011, 10:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
MollyMcFrecklesMom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 1,182	Another option is to look into puppy socialization parties. My vet holds puppy parties every other Friday night where puppies play together and play with new people (and kids). Molly enjoyed them and really blossomed socially, but she's grown too old for them now. I know some kennels/doggie day cares in my area hold socialization gatherings too. Check with your vet, the humane society, or even local pet stores.

03-05-2011, 11:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
bubbad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boiling Springs,Pa Posts: 1,347	Not trying to start anything but that sounds like an awful lot of vaccinations. There are new protocalls all the time ,over vaccinating a puppy seems more dangerous to me. Screwing up the dogs immune system would concern me.I know we have discussed this with Krista in one of the other forums. You may want to look through them,health and gentics possibly.

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