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Until recently, introducing a pet into public transport was unthinkable, but thanks to certain regulatory changes, some means of transport such as ship, train or bus allow the entry of pets. RENFE rail transport leader, began the service in 1998 and has since received a great reception from users. Facilisimo.com talked to the staff of this company for more information on conditions, prices and other details.

"The main condition to the granting of the purchase of a ticket for animals is the weight. What we demand is that, whether the animal in question, should weigh more than 6 kg . "said one member of this service. But once you have completed this and have purchased the ticket for the owner's responsibility is essential to not cause problems along the way.

Twelve years ago

December 1998 is the date on which RENFE decided to admit animals in their transportation, by announcing in advance a number of conditions strictly mandatory. This new service which protects hundreds of Spanish families grew out of the Royal Decree approved on June 27, 1997 by the Prime Minister's Office, which sets the rules for the protection of animals during transport. The law would apply to "domestic pets or animals for bovine, goats, sheep, swine, poultry and poultry. It also supports to rabbits, birds, dogs, cats, other animals and cold-blooded vertebrates."

This document concerning rail transport, air, land and sea is addressed only to two situations: when given intra-Community trade and imports, provided that the duration of the trip does not exceed eight hours . Excluded from this decree to those injured or sick animals, when in transit can aggravate the situation by not being able to see a specialist, who will be destined for scientific experiments.

Dogs, cats and birds

Although Royal Decree allows the transport of a variety of animals, this company is limited only to permit the access to its trains to those considered domestic animals falling within the category of cats, dogs and birds, provided if they are not poultry. "Keep in mind that each passenger may carry only one animal of company that meets these conditions, as well as those specifications have to go in a cage with dimensions not exceeding 60 x 35 x 35 inches and have a device to remove the animal waste generated, "explains a member of RENFE.

Besides being in good health, it requires the guidance of health or veterinary primer is in order and the corresponding vaccines: "We can not allow a woman enters our facility with a dog that has not been vaccinated against the anger because it would endanger the other passengers, "notes from RENFE. At the moment there is a complaint regarding the animal's behavior, is the owner responsible for the nuisance or damage.

Owner Responsibility

The acceptance of the conditions is a great responsibility for the pet owner, you have to take charge not only of the damage and inconvenience caused, but also compliance with the relevant health requirements. When a dog, cat or bird to cause discomfort, invite the traveler to travel to those places to avoid rejections or inappropriate comments. If within the premises there is an area of greater peace, be recommended to the passenger to leave the path , if it has already begun, or to withdraw for the journey, if you have not yet mounted on the train.

"When such situations occur at all pleasant in which the owner has to leave the means of transport, given the option to take another train or receive a full refund of the amount of their notes , have no right to other types of compensation or pursue any complaints or allegations, "he said from the railway company. These conditions are welcome to all the major rail lines nationwide.

Reasonable prices

When you decide to travel with a pet, it should be noted that the fare increase because "the amount is 50% of the ticket for the train General Rate and the corresponding class in which the products are travel without benefit option to another type of fees or offers, "confirms the company.

From RENFE offices explain that if the passenger wants to travel in sleeper or bunk , the supplement for this incentive will not be reflected on the ticket of the animal. So, shall pay 50% of the cost of a ticket business class access when suing a car bed or apply 50% of price for economy class while traveling in the remaining berths.

An exception to weight

RENFE has signed an agreement with the ONCE that allows entry of a guide dog accompanying the card holder a member of this organization, you can access any kind. "Guide dogs for the blind can travel on all trains on main lines, day and night, for free , "said an employee of the company.

The dog must clearly display an official badge that proves you that the owner is responsible for correct behavior and the damage that may result. To meet these requirements, the guide dog must not take place and be installed in a location close to the owner and the access doors to the train where, in addition, do not bother the other passengers.

If you decide to buy a pet, you have to think about it well: Your decision must be mature fruit of reasoning, because the animal is your responsibility while alive.
It is possible that during your work life or family changes arise that force you to move your place of residence to another country . You need to know the protocol requires that your pet can travel on plane and cross our borders . Must be in possession of all documentation required by the laws of the country to which travel and the airline you fly with.

Intercontinental travel

Move to other places with animals is a complicated issue that requires a lot of administrative procedure. When fear to contract diseases exist or have been eradicated, it adds the risk that your dog or cat is the one that spread to other dogs of the place you travel. Generally, in any intercontinental travel, before purchasing your ticket and your pet, the first thing you do is go to the consulate of the country you are traveling.
In addition, each airline will impose a series of requirements for transport. Customer airline Varig, informs us that, apart from the administrative procedures required by the consulate, the company requires the " European passport of the animal, veterinary certificate and microchip the animal bearing. "
From October 1, 2004 all animals traveling with their owners by the European Union should have their own passport. The European passport rule is absolutely necessary, required or not the airline or the country to which you head. If you have this document to the return journey, your pet may not enter in any of the European Union countries, as it is mandatory to enter.

Consulate, the first step

It is important to inform yourself about what the health requirements necessary for your dog or cat to enter the chosen country. You have to follow the instructions correctly they give you, because if the day of travel formalities are missing , your pet can not go with you. In cases in which finally allowed him to travel, it shall be subject to quarantine, depending on the receptor, can reach six months.

For example, the Argentine Consulate has the following requirements for admission to the Republic:

* Veterinary Certificate: This document carries the full details of the owner, in addition to pet information : race, birth date, weight, sex, size, coat, and distinguishing marks.
* Certificate of vaccination against rabies: animals under three months , or from a country where rabies vaccination is prohibited, must include this vaccine in the certificate issued by the health authority official.
* Animal Health Certificate: This document is issued by the health authority of the country of origin to certify that the animal does not show signs of contagious diseases , or parasitic zoonotic characteristic of the species.

Beware of deadlines

These requirements have to be ten days before travel to certifying the health of the animal . The Madrid Association of Companion Animal Veterinary (AMVAC) explains that "later this recognition, the veterinarian must send the certificate to the College of Veterinarians for legalizing it there." Once the regulatory record is, you have to show up at the consulate to pay the amount of 30 euros. Two days to collect the full certificate Argentina submitted to the office to pick up your pet at the airport without any problems.

"You have to be very strict in this ten day period because if you make the processing of 11 or 15 days, your animal will undergo upon arrival at a quarantine period. However, if you meet all the requirements mentioned above, no no problem , unless it is suspected that carries some disease, "we are assured from the Argentine Consulate in Madrid. If your pet has to stay in quarantine, will be the National Health Service and Food Quality (SENASA) who will put the means to ensure your privacy and sanitary measures.

Rates through the roof

Obviously, your animal companion will also pay a ticket . The rates provided will vary depending on each airline and each country, but are generally very high prices . Varig us that, from Spain to Buenos Aires, are paid 31 euros per kilogram of body weight, so if your pet reaches 20 kilos, the cost will amount to 620 euros. To this figure must be added that the return fare is 25 euros per kilo. Thus, the total cost of the ticket of your dog will be of 1,120 euros.

Blind people are accompanied by a guide dog will work fine for your animal to travel in the cabin with them. Crew who will be assigned a seat in the back and they go as far as possible the animal does not disturb the other passengers too. Despite the nobility that release these dogs have to be fitted with collar, leash and muzzle. Regarding the price point that is the only guide dog free of charge at all.

Cheap domestic and intra-

If you're traveling within the country, everything will be easier. The airline Spanair says that when making the reservation you have to make a request for a pet, indicating what animal it is and mentioning the basic features. "This request is processed control of space and answer you within 24 hours if the animal is accepted, either in the cabin or in the hold, to travel. " This application is not always affirmed. ? There are flights that travel several animals and there is room for more? Spanair communicate from reserves.

Concerning the entry of an animal in an intra-country , we recommend you call the consulate to inform all the requirements you demand. Depending on the country, the taxation will be higher or lower. In the case of Ireland, Sweden and the United Kingdom, the animals have to spend several months before clinical trials leave.

In this sense, the United Kingdom has one of the toughest and most stringent regulations in the world in terms of quarantine for fear of rabies and other diseases. During this period, your pet will have to be subjected to tests to know their level of antibodies. Remember that thanks to the innovative animal passport can avoid these long phases of quarantine.

Winery the cabin?
 Laura Tirado, the press office of Iberia, brings us information about the conditions imposed by this company to do the transport of animals. If your pet travels in the hold , shall be in a suitable container . You must have certain characteristics of strength and safety . It is mandatory that the cage has to ensure that closure will not open at any time during the trip. The animal must have space to go back and a good ventilation . In addition, the bottom of enclosure must be impermeable . It is important that the cage is not certified to be rejected.

For your little friend can travel with you in the cabin passengers, Iberia requires your weight including the carrier, does not exceed eight kilos . Regarding the size of the cabin where will the animal, the length, width and depth not can exceed of 105 cm. The company will offer you a trasportín or if you prefer you can take it. You must meet the requirements of consistency, ventilated, waterproof bottom and safety which are required or will be refused boarding.

At no time will admit that your pet go to your cabin if off odor or has some annoying features for passengers or crew. You should also know that travel with you, and may not disturb the passenger next to me. If the animal is in the cabin you are responsible for complying with all requirements.

Prepare your pet for travel

Making air travel with your pet is expensive for your pocket and stressful for the animal. The engine noise, anxiety about the loneliness of the journey, the confusion that will suffer, and so on. All these factors obliged to provide a sleeping pill to travel as quiet as possible.

Talk to the vet and tell him your plans, he will prescribe a muscle relaxant for your pet and advise you on the proper dosage. Typically it is given a half hour to one hour before departure. Thus, when the plane took off, your little friend will be in the cage and practically asleep.

If it is not strictly require the animal to travel with you, try not to undergo this harrowing experience . If the period of absence is not too long used to the kennel, places to stay while your pet is unable to care, either by going on holiday or other special reasons. In these hotels, your faithful friend will be very neat and well cared for.

The arrival of spring is always a good news for those who enjoy the company of a dog. Temperatures rise, the sun shines high in the sky and the field becomes a mosaic of colors and aromas that invite you to enjoy nature with your best friend.

Spend a day setting may be the best plan for a boring weekend, in addition to being a great exercise for your dog , you can run, jump and burn all the energy accumulated during the week. But it is important that before leaving home, prepare well all that our dog will need throughout the day, and be sighted before any type of accident.

Essential in your backpack

At the time of making the bag for the countryside, do not forget to put the following:

If your dog is prone to allergies as comes in contact with certain plants, you can also take antihistamines , as long as you have been prescribed by your veterinarian first. When put him in the car, remember that it is obligatory to carry a net separation between the front and rear seats, unless the dog is small and can go into a carrier.

? When I can take the field?

Throughout the life of the animal, any time is good to take you to enjoy nature with us. Germain Quintana, Veterinary Clinic A Marosa, recommends "that during the first months of life the animal, it comes in contact with as many people as possible, dogs and other animals to permit optimal development and avoid future behavior problems " . Of course, as long as the animal is properly dewormed and updating of vaccinations.
It is also important that the animal is accustomed to accept basic commands , especially those that forced him to stay still or back with us after the call. If your dog still does not know respect them, we can use a long rope tied but leaving him to bring some freedom, and implement these orders with patience. If you want to move faster, bring a whistle and a packet of sausages cut to give them as a reward every time they respond positively.

When the dog responds to our commands, it makes sense to bring him loose to have a total freedom of movement. But we must be careful when we cross game reserves and private farms as their owners can call the attention or confuse the dog with other animals during the hunting and shooting accident. It is best to go through this type of farm with the dog tied up.

Allergies and accidents

Dogs, like us, can suffer an allergic reaction to any type of plant or substance in nature. Fausto Andres Center veterinarian Nexus, advised to avoid areas with "nettles, some ficus and Umbelliferae" because they can produce "from hives to local or general allergies. " If we find that our dog has irritated areas on the skin or near mouth, we can wash the area with water and vinegar to soothe the itch, but if the problem is compounded should call our vet.


When our dog enjoys his freedom in nature, he spends his days running, jumping, getting into impossible corners , swimming in rivers and doing a lot of things that happen so big. Sometimes, so much excitement can cause injury when struck against something or falling.

So, always have handy mobile phone and a contact number for emergency vet, because if the dog is too big and you're alone, you might be impossible to move him because of his weight. If you do get a break, be very careful when you touch it you can try to bite because of pain and nerves.

Our member, the most jackets

Users and user forum Dogs Facilisimo.com know very well how much they enjoy their dogs in the field, so we often tell their stories, with lots of photos that give a good example of how well you spend. Kiseta , for example, boasts of "having a field to two minutes from home, and go every day with my two hours. There are vineyards and forests! and pass it great."
Naru , meanwhile, says that "there is no elixir for dogs them out to the field to run free, so when you get home, as ceporros fall asleep. " Dogs of Mery1 pass it big every time you go with them: "'Kas' goes crazy looking for birds and lizards, the problem comes when there are sheep, and we have to be careful because he sees before us and dogs ".


Rebe23 discusses the problems they have, at times, to enter the dog on private farms, "Here in Asturias is quite easy to find a place to let them go, because there are many fields, but have an owner and as you can see you fight . "

Why not seize the remainder of the day and you escape with your dog to enjoy nature? Plan is economical , healthy and above will be happier than anywhere else. If, moreover, is accompanied by furry friends, the fun is multiplied by two.