Dog care guides

Short, practical guides for new dog owners. General information only — always consult your veterinarian.

Walks & exercise

When Can Puppies Go Outside? UK vs US Vaccination Timing

When a puppy can go outside depends on where you live and how far its vaccination course has progressed. PDSA, writing for the UK, says a safe, enclosed garden straight away and public places about a week after the second jab; the American Kennel Club, writing for the US, says public walks wait for the full course and a vet's go-ahead. What each organisation states — answers written for different countries, not interchangeable — when the first walk can start, and how often a puppy needs to go out.

20 Aug 2026