The sunny days are coming back and summer is coming, which means that beach outings are back too! But can we go to the Beach with your dog ? Your dog is often part of the trip, but once you get there, you can quickly become disenchanted because many beaches are forbidden to dogs. Some allow our 4-legged friends but there are a few precautions to take to make sure everything goes well.
How to behave at the beach with your dog
The beach is a place for play, entertainment and relaxation, whether for humans or for dogs. For everyone to have a good time, there are a few rules that should not be forgotten. The beach is for everyone and respecting everyone present is important. Your dog will want to scratch in the sand, run, let off steam, make sure he does not disturb tourists and that everyone enjoys their space and the pleasure of being at the beach.
Like humans, dogs don't like when it's too hot, so you should remember to bring a parasol to provide shade when they rest, as well as water so they can hydrate regularly.
As for bathing, if your dog does not want to go in the water, do not force him, and if on the contrary he loves it, rationalize the effort so as not to exhaust the dog.
Make sure that your 4-legged pet does not eat sand, which may contain parasites, as well as salt water, which can cause diarrhea.
And after the release?
Stroll around the Beach with your dog allows you both to relax and enjoy some time in the open air. For this trip to end well, remember to check that your dog's eyes are not irritated by the sand or seawater if he has taken a swim. To do this, clean the eyes with a little bit of eye drops.
If he has bathed, rinse your dog with clean water to remove salt and sand, no shampoo required.
Also check your dog's paws and clean them so that there is no more sand, so you avoid sores and unpleasant surprises!
The beaches to go with your dog
Several Beaches are forbidden to dogs, especially those that are being monitored. Here is a list of beaches where you can go with your dog in peace:
- Cagnes-sur-Mer (O6)
- Cap D'ail (06)
- Menton (06)
- Villefranche sur Mer (06)
- Port la Nouvelle (11) on unsupervised beaches
- Port Saint Louis du Rhône (13) on a leash
- Deauville (14) on a leash
- Saint Laurent sur Mer (14) on a leash
- L'Houmeau (17) on a leash
- The island of Aix (17) on a leash
- In Corsica, most beaches accept dogs on a leash
- La Fresnaye (22) on a leash
- Ouessant (29) on a leash
- Ares (33)
- Carcans (33)
- Escalles (62) on a leash
- Frejus (83)
- Our Lady of Monts (85) on a leash
