DS: What is your opinion on taking puppies to public places before they have completed their vaccinations?

[CDog]

They're pretty stupid to risk their puppy's health. It's not worth it. I don't even let my puppies touch the floor at the vet's office until they've had at least two shots. My sister had a puppy that contracted parvo at the vet when she took her for shots. I did take my puppy to friend's and family's houses to socialize with them and their dogs, but I know their dogs are vaccinated. They brought their dogs to my house as well.

I didn't take on the public walking trail until after she had three shots. She's finally had all of her shots and I may take her to the new dog park. She went to a conformation class tonight and was the youngest puppy there.

As much as I wanted to take her more places before her shots were done, I didn't risk it. She's healthy and out of the woods now, so it was worth the wait.

Add: Kate just said it all.