Did You Know That Praia Do Cachorro Exists In Brazil?

We all know the difficulties of traveling with a dog. In this sense, each country has its own rules regarding the entry of tourists with animals, although it is a common rule in all of them to require certificates on the health of the animal. However, there are always places where our dogs are admitted. Today we’ll talk about one of them: Praia do Cachorro, in Brazil.

If we would like to take our dog on vacation with us, there are many destinations that we can choose from.

In Latin America, to be more exact, in Cuba, our pet will be able to accompany us to more than 300 beaches on the island, but it must have surpassed a quarantine and have all its documentation as it should be.

In Mexico, the entry of tourists with dogs is also allowed, provided they accompany an official veterinary certificate generated 15 days before. So that later we can get him out of the country, we will have to take him to a veterinarian who will issue an official certificate of good health.

The beaches of Brazil do not pose any obstacles. With a certificate of good health issued by the veterinarian of a clinic, one where we usually take our dog, just go to the Brazilian Consular Office and they will authorize us to transport our favorite pet.

Opinions for all tastes

The subject of the presence of dogs on beaches generates all kinds of opinions. There are people who are uncomfortable having animals around, and consider that pets (especially dogs) should not be in the same place where children and families play, because they want to have maximum hygiene in the place, they have a vision misleading about dogs.

There is also the case of those who say that the presence of animals brings more charm to the place, enriching the environment, and they see in the presence of dogs an opportunity to share outdoor activities, fun, etc.

In any case, both those who have an opinion, as well as those who think otherwise, have the right to enjoy the beach as they wish. In certain places, as is the case of many Brazilian beaches, spaces were created to be beaches for dogs.

Travel and accommodation

The first step is to plan the trip well. We must train our pet to enter the transport box so that it can get used to this reduced space. Before traveling, we can give him a bath so that he is in your transport as comfortable as possible.

be careful with transport

The means of transport that we will choose will serve so that our friend has a quick trip and doesn’t have too bad.

In case we intend to fly with our dog, we will have to carefully select the destination, the airline and the requirements for a pleasant trip. As with humans, our dog is also stressed by flying, and it’s good to be prepared for that. At airports, they usually treat the transport box as carry-on baggage, and bill it as excess baggage.

Where do we stay?

With regard to accommodation, there are places that accept pets and others that do not. Therefore, it is necessary to confirm this before making the reservation, and request information about the regulation in force, whether we will have to pay extra fees for accommodation, etc.

With regard to documentation and the particular characteristics of hosting your pet on Brazilian beaches, it is best to call the consulate and ask what papers we need to take for our pet.

Advice for the beach

Among the advice to enjoy good times with our dog on the beach, is the use of umbrellas, so we will ensure that our friend does not have heat stroke and ends up in a veterinary clinic. If, in addition, our dog has an antiparasitic collar, we will have to take it off him before stepping on the sand on the beach, because if he gets it wet, it will lose all its effect.

One of the most important things to take to the beach is water. This way, we will keep our dog hydrated and we will prevent the animal from getting heat stroke, so it can spend its time playing and running in the sand. We should also take the toy he likes the most so we can have a good time with him running and playing.

If you fear that your dog might be a little aggressive with other dogs, be aware that on the beach, dogs tend to change their behavior. On the beach, dogs change and are much friendlier to each other, because they feel the need to play, run and bark freely.

After the sea and the games, a good bath at home with drinking water and a good brushing to remove the sand and salt from the sea water is essential. This way, there will be no itching and no skin allergies. Although we will certainly arrive from the beach with no desire to carry out this task… it will be well worth it.