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Does she have a friend that would look after her dog while she's away?Unfortunately leaving Steve at home isn’t an option as she lives alone so he’d have to come along. I haven’t broached the subject with her yet as I wanted to check feasibility. I’ll look up the APACA. Thanks for your insights. I appreciate it.
On our last Camino we met some Spanish women walking with 2 dogs. They were walking from Sarria and had accommodation booked for each night before they left. We stayed in the same albergue in Portomarin.Of the dog people with whom I have spoken on the Camino, all but one stayed in private accommodation-- IIRC APACA (mentioned above) has a list of accommodation which will accept animals. The exception was a Slovenian dog, who stayed in a tent with his mistress (well, woman master-- I'm not au fait on the latest terminology) on the del Norte.
While I am on the leave-the-dog-at-home ship, there are extenuating circumstances justifying exceptions. The above advice to choose a shorter stretch would be useful, and you will find advice in other threads on paw care, but AFAIK I do not know of any albergues which would accept dogs. There are hostales etc which will. Unless the dog uses a particular food and is particular about it, there would be places every few days which would carry dogfood in the mercado, or a butcher will quite likely happily sell you scraps. A lightweight bowl for water might also be handy.
Dog-friendly accommodation on the CF as follows. Post COVID, who knows?Of the dog people with whom I have spoken on the Camino, all but one stayed in private accommodation-- IIRC APACA (mentioned above) has a list of accommodation which will accept animals. The exception was a Slovenian dog, who stayed in a tent with his mistress (well, woman master-- I'm not au fait on the latest terminology) on the del Norte.
While I am on the leave-the-dog-at-home ship, there are extenuating circumstances justifying exceptions. The above advice to choose a shorter stretch would be useful, and you will find advice in other threads on paw care, but AFAIK I do not know of any albergues which would accept dogs. There are hostales etc which will. Unless the dog uses a particular food and is particular about it, there would be places every few days which would carry dogfood in the mercado, or a butcher will quite likely happily sell you scraps. A lightweight bowl for water might also be handy.
Hi. You have some good replies already, not that I imply mine is good! The saddest moment from some years ago in Zabaldika was to see a young French woman return after a few days, having found it too difficult to be welcomed with her dog. The suggestion that looks most promising to me is the one that involves the buggy for pooches. This morning I saw one. The pooch was a very comfortable looking giant of a fluffy white creature, looking out at me with eyes saying: hey! Why bother! Get a boss like mine!Hello all,
I need a little bit of advice. My daughter has been studying in Barcelona throughout Covid and has had her share of ups and downs throughout. Her miniature dachshund puppy Steve has been the thing that has kept her sane.
She is now coming up on her summer break and due to the wonderful bureaucracy of Spain she has to stay. She and I have talked about the Camino many times and she has said she would like to walk with me when I can get there. I had a thought that it would do her a world of good to walk it this summer while she has time. The trick is she will need to bring Steve along. He’s tiny so she will have to carry him some of the time etc and she’ll have the extra burden of carrying food for him. I think she can handle all of that.
My main question is is it feasible to walk with a dog in regard to staying in Albergues? And is there a spot on the CF that she should start from? I think walking from SJPdP could be a bit much as she would likely be carrying Steve most of the way up.
Thanks!
Keith
Keith there is a lady, Samantha Wilson, that has been posting her journey on the Camino with her furry companion Williams. Look her out on the American Pilgrims on the Camino page. She may be able to share some helpful information with you. Good luck and Buen Camino!Hello all,
I need a little bit of advice. My daughter has been studying in Barcelona throughout Covid and has had her share of ups and downs throughout. Her miniature dachshund puppy Steve has been the thing that has kept her sane.
She is now coming up on her summer break and due to the wonderful bureaucracy of Spain she has to stay. She and I have talked about the Camino many times and she has said she would like to walk with me when I can get there. I had a thought that it would do her a world of good to walk it this summer while she has time. The trick is she will need to bring Steve along. He’s tiny so she will have to carry him some of the time etc and she’ll have the extra burden of carrying food for him. I think she can handle all of that.
My main question is is it feasible to walk with a dog in regard to staying in Albergues? And is there a spot on the CF that she should start from? I think walking from SJPdP could be a bit much as she would likely be carrying Steve most of the way up.
Thanks!
Keith
Just my opinion but definitely starting at Roncesvalles the most sense. Not so sure about Albergues and dogs even if they are cute. I would suggest doing some internet work and locate pensions and private accommodations.Hello all,
I need a little bit of advice. My daughter has been studying in Barcelona throughout Covid and has had her share of ups and downs throughout. Her miniature dachshund puppy Steve has been the thing that has kept her sane.
She is now coming up on her summer break and due to the wonderful bureaucracy of Spain she has to stay. She and I have talked about the Camino many times and she has said she would like to walk with me when I can get there. I had a thought that it would do her a world of good to walk it this summer while she has time. The trick is she will need to bring Steve along. He’s tiny so she will have to carry him some of the time etc and she’ll have the extra burden of carrying food for him. I think she can handle all of that.
My main question is is it feasible to walk with a dog in regard to staying in Albergues? And is there a spot on the CF that she should start from? I think walking from SJPdP could be a bit much as she would likely be carrying Steve most of the way up.
Thanks!
Keith
Unfortunately not. Her friends will have gone home by the time she could go. Covid hasn’t created the best environment for making new support groups to help out.Does she have a friend that would look after her dog while she's away?
Thank you! I‘ll take a look out of curiosity at the least.Keith there is a lady, Samantha Wilson, that has been posting her journey on the Camino with her furry companion Williams. Look her out on the American Pilgrims on the Camino page. She may be able to share some helpful information with you. Good luck and Buen Camino!
What a lovely story. Thanks for sharing it!I’m so impressed with the kindness and civility expressed so far. When I walked in 2019 I met a very young couple that rescued a puppy from being euthanized while they were out one evening while walking the camino. I was impressed with several things. 1. That this young couple was able to walk as well as provide great care for the puppy day to day. 2. I was impressed that the puppy was able to walk each step of the way. 3. The young couple had to hustle each day to find accommodation but..they always were able to find a place that would take them. 4. They became celebrities among peregrinos! We were all pulling for the 3 of them. Several made financial contributions to the couple to support their caminos. 5. The rude, preachy comments came their way each day but the young couple was able to keep things in perspective. I haven’t thought about this couple since the Camino so I’m grateful for the opportunity today to enjoy a Camino moment!
Thanks Mick. I enjoyed your podcasts with Dan btw. Nice work on your camino.Mate I have two small Moodles, I love dogs more than i Ike most humans but I would never even contemplate taking my boys on a Camino out of respect to my fellow pilgrims and the poor pooches themselves… kennel the puppy on the bright side he will learn and appreciate to interact with other dogs
Little Dog says she knows just what they meant. She'll still do 15 miles if I want her to but she likes her own bed in her own space and her familiar place at the end of the day.they missed their garden, a place to do nothing and just be a dog.
I think it would be absolutely fantastic for her as well. I would go with her if I could. I’m trying to figure out a plan if I can get vaccinated completely by July. Thanks!I personally believe it will be fantastic for your daughters emotional, mental, physical as well as spiritual well-being to walk the Camino.
To start at SJPDP might be ambitious, but if time allows, your daughter is likely to have a have phenomenal experience.
As you possibly know, there are many different Caminos heading to Santiago, the most commonly walk one being and the Camino Frances, though not all who walk the France start at SJPDP.
Much will depend upon where your daughter intends to start, which in part is going to be influenced by how much spare time your daughter has so as to do the walk. As for the puppy... my own view is that the canine might be a burden, while it might also allow for another experience altogether.
I’m intending to DM you directly
Thanks Kiernan! That is a great offer. Let me see what I can put together around her wanting to go. Perhaps she can convince one of her Spanish classmates to go along.Just in case, like a "kind of idea" (I know we're strangers, but...) we live very near from Barcelona. And, just if she needs it, we'll be pleased to have him while she's walking. No problem at all. My beloved dog passed away three years ago and I'm sure I won't have a dog again. But I use to pet them for son and friends when they travel....just because I love dogs.
Just think about it. Maybe the idea suits
K.
That's the Camino spirit and generosity!The ideas in here have been very helpful and darn generous as well.
I am walking the Primitivo around May 2nd. I have an ultra light sleep/tent system. My dog has her own pack to carry water, a bowl and a small amount of food. I think we can do it. But it would be nice occasionally to rest in a place with showers etc. I am of the opinion that if a man or woman can't do without creature comforts for 14 days then the Human race is on the way out. I expect that in times gone by many pilgrims spent nights under the stars and went hungry on occasion. In fact it is this aspect that is most appealing to me. Solitude, introspection, moving under my own power, the struggle to reach ones destination. (not too great of courseOf the dog people with whom I have spoken on the Camino, all but one stayed in private accommodation-- IIRC APACA (mentioned above) has a list of accommodation which will accept animals. The exception was a Slovenian dog, who stayed in a tent with his mistress (well, woman master-- I'm not au fait on the latest terminology) on the del Norte.
While I am on the leave-the-dog-at-home ship, there are extenuating circumstances justifying exceptions. The above advice to choose a shorter stretch would be useful, and you will find advice in other threads on paw care, but AFAIK I do not know of any albergues which would accept dogs. There are hostales etc which will. Unless the dog uses a particular food and is particular about it, there would be places every few days which would carry dogfood in the mercado, or a butcher will quite likely happily sell you scraps. A lightweight bowl for water might also be handy.
I am walking the Primitivo around May 2nd. I have an ultra light sleep/tent system. My dog has her own pack to carry water, a bowl and a small amount of food. I think we can do it. But it would be nice occasionally to rest in a place with showers etc. I am of the opinion that if a man or woman can't do without creature comforts for 14 days then the Human race is on the way out. I expect that in times gone by many pilgrims spent nights under the stars and went hungry on occasion. In fact it is this aspect that is most appealing to me. Solitude, introspection, moving under my own power, the struggle to reach ones destination. (not too great of course). If I wanted comfort I'd go on an all inclusive to Turkey or the like.
I love dogs and I don't doubt that walking the Camino together with a dog (although I don't even have one because my husband is allergic) would be lovely. However, I have seen a small mix-breed beagle walking the Camino in August, really hot. The little dog was doing his best to follow his human, but I could see that he was panting heavily and limping at times. Stepping on hot pebbles seemed to cause pain on those little bare paws. In addition, pretty much everyone was making a fuss over him, and wanted to pet him, which was too much for him. As much as I understood the joy or necessity of walking with the inseparable doggy companion, I truly felt sorry for the little dog, especially because he was trying so hard, so obediently. So, I would carefully consider the hardships on the dog and try to be prepared: make a shorter day, prebook a dog-friendly lodging, take more breaks, etc... I am not against the idea at all. In fact, I envy you and your daughter for the opportunity to make special memories.Hello all,
I need a little bit of advice. My daughter has been studying in Barcelona throughout Covid and has had her share of ups and downs throughout. Her miniature dachshund puppy Steve has been the thing that has kept her sane.
She is now coming up on her summer break and due to the wonderful bureaucracy of Spain she has to stay. She and I have talked about the Camino many times and she has said she would like to walk with me when I can get there. I had a thought that it would do her a world of good to walk it this summer while she has time. The trick is she will need to bring Steve along. He’s tiny so she will have to carry him some of the time etc and she’ll have the extra burden of carrying food for him. I think she can handle all of that.
My main question is is it feasible to walk with a dog in regard to staying in Albergues? And is there a spot on the CF that she should start from? I think walking from SJPdP could be a bit much as she would likely be carrying Steve most of the way up.
Thanks!
Keith
you post is still very relevant, there are lots of people like me scouring the internet for help and advice. It sparked a conversation, some had different opinions but most of them were valid. This thread may go on for years..Just to be clear, this is an old post. My daughter decided not to do the Camino with her dog. Wildcamper57 is planning a different one.
thank you all for your concern for the welfare of my daughter’s dog. The advice was heard and heeded. Cheers.
Me too hopefully! I’ll hopefully be doing part of the Frances, so we (@Wildcamper57) might even pass each other when the Primitivo joins Frances in Melide!Fair enough! Enjoy your Camino con perro @Wildcamper57 !
Hey @Wildcamper57, bringing back an older thread to live here. I’m also going to do the Camino with my fur baby. And recently ventured into researching on Spanish sites.I am walking the Primitivo around May 2nd. I have an ultra light sleep/tent system. My dog has her own pack to carry water, a bowl and a small amount of food. I think we can do it. But it would be nice occasionally to rest in a place with showers etc. I am of the opinion that if a man or woman can't do without creature comforts for 14 days then the Human race is on the way out. I expect that in times gone by many pilgrims spent nights under the stars and went hungry on occasion. In fact it is this aspect that is most appealing to me. Solitude, introspection, moving under my own power, the struggle to reach ones destination. (not too great of course). If I wanted comfort I'd go on an all inclusive to Turkey or the like.
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