What shots does my puppy need?

Most puppies get a series of DHPP shots (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza) and a rabies shot. Your vet may add lifestyle vaccines like bordetella, leptospirosis, Lyme or influenza depending on where you live. Confirm the plan with your vet.

When does my puppy get shots?

Under AAHA canine vaccination guidelines, DHPP is usually given every 2–4 weeks from about 6–8 weeks, with the final puppy dose at 16 weeks or older. Rabies is given between 12 and 16 weeks depending on local law, and boosters follow around the first birthday. Your veterinarian sets your puppy's exact plan.

Does this tracker tell me which vaccines my puppy needs?

No. It lists the vaccines vets commonly discuss at each age so you can record what your puppy actually received. Ask your vet which ones apply.

When can my puppy meet other dogs?

Vanessa Woods's Puppy Kindergarten research recommends short, positive exposures and clean, vaccinated-puppy classes during weeks 8–18, while skipping dog parks and unknown dogs until your vet says your puppy is protected.

Can I fill in the puppy shot schedule on my phone?

Yes. The PDF is fillable in most PDF apps, or use Fill out online on this page and print it. What you type stays on your device.

Is the puppy shot schedule free?

Yes, it's free. Print blank needs no email. The fillable PDF and the online version ask for your email so we can send you a copy, and nothing you type into the form itself is stored on our servers.

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Free Printable Puppy Shot Schedule & Tracker

A puppy shot schedule shows which vaccines a puppy usually receives between about 6 and 16+ weeks of age, with boosters around the first birthday. This tracker lets you write down each dose, date and next appointment as your veterinarian gives them. Your vet sets the actual schedule for your puppy.

Keep your puppy's first year of vaccines on one sheet. Check off each visit, note the next appointment, log weight, and bring it to every vet visit. Typical ages follow AAHA guidelines; your veterinarian sets the exact schedule.

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Puppy and vet details
First-year tracker, 6 weeks to 16 months
Columns for date given, next visit and done
Questions to ask at each vet visit
Safe socialization tips from Puppy Kindergarten
Weight log and notes

Puppy shot schedule chart

Typical ages from AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines. Your veterinarian sets the exact plan.
Typical age	Usually discussed
6–8 weeks	DHPP #1 · first exam
10–12 weeks	DHPP #2 · leptospirosis · lifestyle vaccines · discussed (bordetella, Lyme, flu)
12–16 weeks	Rabies (timing set by local law)
14–16 weeks	DHPP #3
16+ weeks	Final DHPP dose (not before 16 weeks) · lifestyle boosters
6 months	Spay/neuter talk · heartworm test
12–16 months	DHPP & rabies boosters

Pair it with safe socialization

Weeks 8–18 are your puppy's socialization window, often before the final shots. Download the free Puppy Kindergarten Starter Checklist from Vanessa Woods for safe, science-based steps, and see our dog vaccine schedule guide for adult boosters. Source: AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines (2022 update). Always confirm with your veterinarian.

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Puppy Information

Puppy's name

Date of birth

Breed

Date brought home

Veterinarian

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First-Year Vaccine Tracker

Typical age	Usually discussed	Date given	Next visit	Done
6–8 weeks	DHPP #1 · first exam
10–12 weeks	DHPP #2 · leptospirosis · lifestyle vaccines discussed (bordetella, Lyme, flu)
12–16 weeks	Rabies (timing set by local law)
14–16 weeks	DHPP #3
16+ weeks	Final DHPP dose (not before 16 weeks) lifestyle boosters
6 months	Spay/neuter talk · heartworm test
12–16 months	DHPP & rabies boosters

Questions to Ask at Each Visit

Which lifestyle vaccines make sense for where we live and travel?
When is it safe to start puppy class, daycare or boarding?
When should heartworm and flea & tick prevention start?
When is our next appointment, and what will it cover?

Socialize Safely Before Shots Are Finished

Weeks 8–18 are the socialization window. Vanessa Woods's Puppy Kindergarten research recommends short, positive exposures to people, sounds and surfaces, plus clean, vaccinated-puppy classes, while avoiding dog parks and unknown dogs until your vet says your puppy is protected.

Free companion download: the Puppy Kindergarten Starter Checklist at dognition.com/puppy-kindergarten-checklist

Notes (reactions, vet instructions)

Weight Log

Date	Age	Weight	Notes

Source: AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines (2022 update), aaha.org. This tracker is not veterinary advice; follow your veterinarian's schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What shots does my puppy need?: Most puppies get a series of DHPP shots (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza) and a rabies shot. Your vet may add lifestyle vaccines like bordetella, leptospirosis, Lyme or influenza depending on where you live. Confirm the plan with your vet.
When does my puppy get shots?: Under AAHA canine vaccination guidelines, DHPP is usually given every 2–4 weeks from about 6–8 weeks, with the final puppy dose at 16 weeks or older. Rabies is given between 12 and 16 weeks depending on local law, and boosters follow around the first birthday. Your veterinarian sets your puppy's exact plan.
Does this tracker tell me which vaccines my puppy needs?: No. It lists the vaccines vets commonly discuss at each age so you can record what your puppy actually received. Ask your vet which ones apply.
When can my puppy meet other dogs?: Vanessa Woods's Puppy Kindergarten research recommends short, positive exposures and clean, vaccinated-puppy classes during weeks 8–18, while skipping dog parks and unknown dogs until your vet says your puppy is protected.
Can I fill in the puppy shot schedule on my phone?: Yes. The PDF is fillable in most PDF apps, or use Fill out online on this page and print it. What you type stays on your device.
Is the puppy shot schedule free?: Yes, it's free. Print blank needs no email. The fillable PDF and the online version ask for your email so we can send you a copy, and nothing you type into the form itself is stored on our servers.