How long after giving birth can a mother dog go outside?

It is recommended to wait until the dog has finished her postpartum recovery period (about 30 days) before taking her outside. After giving birth she is physically weak with poor immunity, and going outside too early makes her prone to illness.

Moreover, the outdoors carries many pathogens; if the mother brings them back, she may pass the infection to her puppies during contact, affecting their growth. Therefore, only take her out after about 30 days once she has recovered.