Samantha Davies
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Portuguese Camino (2016), French Camino (2015), Northern Camino (2017)
If you are thinking about taking your best friend on a unique journey to Santiago, you'll find useful tips on this post I have collected a list of tips from pilgrims who made their Camino Francés with their dog.
Tips for doing the Camino de Santiago with pets
Tips for doing the Camino de Santiago with pets
- The quantity of dog-friendly accommodation is growing due to an increasing demand.
- Making the Manera with your pet is a great bonding experience. It is going to keep you company and encourage along the way.
- You should previously book your accommodation, as pilgrim hostels (albergues) are not animal-friendly.
- Private rooms will be more very likely to allow you sleep with your pet.
- Earlier physical preparation is vital for you and your dog or cat. Going for a repeated run with your dog before starting the trip will be good for both.
- Make sure to bring it to the doctor, get it de-wormed, hair cut, and have the paperwork ready, as some hostels and hostels could ask for it.
- Keep your dog hydrated, bringing a tiny dish to drink from.
- Returning and paws massage are helpful to avoid accidental injuries.
- Whether to bring a leash or not, really to the path and the dog's interaction with other pilgrims.
- There are a few tarmac roads with frequent car traffic, being important to keep an eye on it for safety.
- You should bring a first-aid kit and a couple of the closest vets through the camino
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