He should come with a certain amount of immunity, but it is best to be safe. I would keep him out of the dog park even in your community for a few weeks. He won't need a lot of structured exercise for a while. Yes, it's true Parvo can remain in the ground for a long time. But if you live in the city, you don't have much choice. I think some people have resorted to wiping the feet with Clorox when you come in, but I am not sure about that. I would go with what your vet suggests and you probably will be just fine. He is more attuned with your neighborhood and what is prevalent. If your neighbors take care of their dogs and are not breeding or haven't gotten their dogs out of puppymills or pet stores, you are probably safe as all responsible breeders are extremely careful about parvo if nothing else.
Caroline
