MacInnes, known as Puck, is a grinder â sailingâs equivalent of a football lineman. With their brawn, he and other grinders operate hand-powered winches that raise and trim the sails, move the boom and do other tasks that require brute strength. But MacInnes has fallen victim to legal maneuvering and technology.
A study of a cross section of puppies showed that at 6 weeks, only 25 percent of puppies vaccinated were effectively immunized. At 9 weeks, that increased to 40 percent. At 16 weeks, 60 percent responded to the vaccination, and at 18 weeks, that number increased to 95 percent.
Vaccinations. Puppies get their first set of vaccines at 6 to 8 weeks of age. The normal set of vaccines include distemper, measles and parainfluenza. Bordatella is optional but it's wise to opt for it so you can to take your puppy around other dogs with more confidence that he'll be protected against kennel cough.At the age of 7 to 8 weeks, about a week after the first set of vaccines, enroll your puppy in a carefully supervised puppy kindergarten class.The class facilitators should insist on seeing your puppy's vaccination record to date and proof that the dog does not have any external or internal parasites.t the age of 7 to 8 weeks, about a week after the first set of vaccines, enroll your puppy in a carefully supervised puppy kindergarten class. The class facilitators should insist on seeing your puppy's vaccination record to date and proof that the dog does not have any external or internal parasites.