This is a very controversial subject, don't you agree?
When summer arrives, and with it the vacations, beaches are one of the most popular destinations. And anyone who has a pet, especially a dog, wants to take them to the beach to enjoy it together. Or it may even happen that you don't have anyone to leave your pet with, so you have to take them with you.
However, some people don't like to see pets on the beach. And this can even lead to confusion and arguments.
But let's assess the situation, whether a dog on the beach is allowed. To do this, we first need to understand what the law says.
What the law says
Firstly, it's the states or municipalities that determine whether pets are allowed or prohibited on beaches. There is no federal law that allows or prohibits it.
For example, the mayor of Santos, a city on the coast of São Paulo, passed a law in 2022 that allows dogs on the beaches, as long as the regulations regarding where and when they can be seen are respected.
The city of Natal, in Rio Grande do Norte, was the first to have a law allowing dogs on beaches. The law was passed in 2018.
Later, other cities also joined in, such as Rio de Janeiro.
Which cities accept pets on the beach?
To date, December 2022, we have listed the following cities and/or beaches that allow dogs:
Santos Beach, SP
Caraguatatuba Beach, SP
All the beaches in Rio de Janeiro
All the beaches in the city of Natal, RN
However, it's best to find out before taking your dog to the beach. Even if it's in other states and cities, there may be permits. You should also find out what the rules are for keeping your dog on the beach, as these can change from city to city.
Dog care on beaches
Here's a look at some of the necessary care for dogs:
- Provide plenty of fresh water;
- avoid the sun from 10h00 to 16h00;
- use specific sunscreen for dogs;
- have a parasol so he can rest in the shade;
- keep it on a leash.
In addition, one of the main causes of discussion about dogs on beaches is the fact that they pee and poop, which can contaminate the water and sand.
But this doesn't necessarily have to be a reason to stop dogs from going to the beach. In this case, it's up to the owners to adopt the right attitude.
One example is taking plastic bags to collect feces. Some owners even make a point of covering the urine with sand, which is a very positive attitude.
As well as the smell, feces can cause diseases in humans, such as the famous ringworm. This is a larva called Cutaneous Larva Migrans, which inhabits the intestines of infected cats and dogs.
That's why you should always keep your pet vaccinated and dewormed, for its own health and that of others.
Another subject of discussion is dog behavior, as some dogs can be aggressive or become aggressive out of fear. So the tip is to take your dog to the beach if he is sociable. Otherwise, a good trainer can help.
And finally, after going to the beach, we clean up after ourselves, right? The same should be done with pets. To do this, count on Soft Care Dermato Line!
