Having a Dog in Spain
Chat with other dog owners, follow the park rules and talk to the vet about your new dog.
Lots of Spaniards adopt from a protectora, and every dog must have a microchip and its vaccines. In cities you walk dogs on the lead, pick up after them and let them run in the pipicán, the fenced dog area. Many terrazas welcome dogs, but it's polite to ask. The cards follow a newly adopted dog's first weeks in a Seville neighbourhood.
- 1
Hemos adoptado un perro de la protectora.
We adopted a dog from the shelter.
- 2
Tiene unos dos años.
He's about two years old.
- 3
¿Cómo se llama?
What's his name?
- 4
¿Puedo acariciarlo?
Can I pet him?
- 5
¿Muerde?
Does he bite?
- 6
No, es muy cariñoso.
No, he's really affectionate.
- 7
¿Es macho o hembra?
Is it a boy or a girl?
- 8
Lo saco a pasear tres veces al día.
I take him out for a walk three times a day.
- 9
Llévalo atado, por favor.
Keep him on the lead, please.
- 10
No te olvides de recoger la caca.
Don't forget to pick up the poop.
- 11
¿Tienes una bolsa?
Have you got a bag?
- 12
¿Hay un pipicán por aquí cerca?
Is there a dog park around here?
- 13
Se pone muy nervioso con otros perros.
He gets really nervous with other dogs.
- 14
Hay que ponerle el microchip.
He needs to get microchipped.
- 15
Tengo que llevarlo al veterinario.
I have to take him to the vet.
- 16
No come mucho.
He's not eating much.
- 17
Tiene todas las vacunas puestas.
He's had all his jabs.
- 18
¿Me lo puedes cuidar este fin de semana?
Could you look after him for me this weekend?
- 19
¿Se admiten perros?
Are dogs allowed?
- 20
Es uno más de la familia.
He's one of the family.