Your guide for dogs in Spain

Welcome to Paws in Spain! Here you will find all my English-language blogs, full of handy tips and fun facts about life with your dog in Spain. From regulations to the best places to enjoy yourselves together, I’ll help you on your way.

The mandatory liability insurance for your dog 

Stay up to date on the latest legislation regarding pets in Spain. I dive into the rules so that you and your loyal four-legged friend can enjoy Spanish life worry-free. Read about the mandatory liability insurance for your dog. In principle, this obligation applies to all dogs located on Spanish territory, including dogs belonging to tourists and winter residents!

The best dog beaches in Spain

Discover the most beautiful and dog-friendly beaches where your dog can run and swim freely. I give you an overview of the best spots along the Spanish coast, including facilities and important rules for each beach.

The benefits of dog pools

A perfect place for fun and cooling off for your dog, with attention to safety and hygiene. Dog pools offer a fantastic alternative to beaches. No problems with salt water irritating the skin or coat, and no sand getting everywhere.

Transporting dogs safely in Spain

Discover the most beautiful and dog-friendly beaches where your dog can run and swim freely. I give you an overview of the best spots along the Spanish coast, including facilities and important rules for each beach.

Moved to Spain? Register the microchip

Are you moving to sunny Spain with your dog, or is your four-legged friend staying here for an extended period? There is one administrative obligation that many dog ​​owners overlook: officially transferring your dog's microchip to the Spanish registration system. Since the introduction of the new Spanish Animal Welfare Law (Ley de Bienestar Animal), this is legally mandatory. In this blog, we explain exactly how this works and how to avoid fines.

PPP legislation in Spain

There is currently a lot of confusion in Spain – particularly in expat groups – regarding the legislation surrounding Potentially Dangerous Dogs, better known as PPP (Perros Potencialmente Peligrosos). I help you navigate the complex legislation, from varieties to the necessary licenses. Despite all the rumors surrounding the new Animal Welfare Act (Ley de Bienestar Animal 7/2023), the list of potentially dangerous dogs (PPP) has not been abolished.

Why is a Dog Park necessary?

I have launched a citizens' initiative to request the Torrevieja City Council to create an official dog park. My proposal concerns the large vacant plot at the intersection of Avenida de Soria and Calle Morera (near the dunes). This park offers a safe and pleasant place where dogs can socialize and exercise, which is essential for their well-being and that of their owners in La Mata. Moreover, it will benefit the residents by ensuring that dogs are less likely to run loose in undesirable places.

¡El perro es tuyo, su caca también!

(The dog is yours, his poop also!)

Had enough of dog poop on Spanish streets? You walk along the beautiful Spanish boulevard or through the charming little streets. Every twenty meters hangs a trash can, specifically intended for dog poop bags. And yet... the sidewalk is sometimes littered with 'surprises'. Owners who completely ignore their four-legged friend's poop. It is the biggest frustration for virtually every dog ​​owner who does dutifully use bags. Because the real Spanish police obviously cannot patrol every street corner, we are introducing an unofficial, playful new force: the ‘Policía de las Cacas’.