tourism fact pet friendly It’s about to take a giant leap forward for dogs and their owners in Spain. Renfe will launch a pilot test so travelers Move with dogs up to 40kg On some trains on the Madrid-Barcelona AVE route. For now, testing will leave out the biggest dogs (like Mastiffs, Great Danes or St. Bernards), though if it works well it will hit other high-speed routes next year. Good news for all parents with medium and large hair who do not have their own car.
Traveling with your dog right now and not dying is possible if it weighs 10 pounds or less, or if you have a car. If this is not the case, you’re almost exclusively dependent on someone with a car. Whether you’re a friend, family member, or using ridesharing apps like BlaBlaCar or Amovens. It is true that we also have the plane, but any owner knows that it is preferable to avoid the bad drink of the hold whenever possible.
How will dogs over 10 kilos travel by train?
In this context, There are many dog owners who dream of the day Renfe announces something like this.. First of all, because it’s something that has already been done in the rest of Europe. Some countries allocate a wagon. pet friendlyothers admit that the large ones go on a carrier, and in others the dogs go with the person.
Each country does this differently and the Spanish public company plans to do this as follows:
will be allowed one large dog per traveler (up to 40kg), maximum two large dogs per train. They will always travel in car number seven and in fixed space. two specific locations depending on where the user is traveling.
Access checks at the station will be carried out with other passengers on the train, but customers with large dogs can choose to wait on the platform up to two minutes before departure. As for the movement of the train traveling with the dog, you can leave at the same time as other passengers.
On the train, the pet must travel with a non-expandable leash (maximum of two metres) that allows the dog to be attached to the footrest or seat. the dog will not travel in a carrier. But the animal has to carry it. The nozzle and mat kit plus seat cover must be placed at the station, pre-assembled at the Renfe Service Center, throughout the journey.
Pet food brand Nestlé Purina is also collaborating on the test, which advises Renfe and will distribute this set of blankets and pillows specially designed for pets, a Purina snack and a travel guide to passengers. They recommend every canid inside bring your own blanket and toy for quietAvoid long walks to feed or rest in the three hours before travelling.
Also, Renfe cleaning and hygiene protocols so the presence of pets is not a problem for other travelers. All ground handling personnel and trains will also be instructed in this regard.
When the pilot is finished, It will start on September 13It will take three months to evaluate whether it can be definitively installed on this and other high-speed routes.
What about small dogs?
None of the above will apply to small dogs, which will continue to be regulated by the same regulations currently in effect. That says, every passenger can take a pet (no dog, cat, ferret, and poultry) on AVE and Long Distance trains. who weigh no more than 10 kilos and always travel in their cage or carrier. These should go on the user’s lap or feet so as not to occupy another seat. Pets are not allowed on trips with a combined train and bus ticket. Guide and assistance dogs always travel free of charge, with no weight or carrying restrictions.
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