'Dogs in Uruguay' Travel

Oregon Woodsmoke from Bend, Oregon, USA - 02/11/08 17:38

Are dogs allowed into restaurants and public places (museums and such) in Uruguay?

I'll be vacationing in Uruguay for a couple of weeks to look at real estate. I prefer to travel with my very small pet, but don't like to leave her unattended in a hotel. I'm afraid she might make noise, complaining of being abandoned in a strange place, and disturb the other guests.

If I buy, she will move with me, but she is fine to be left alone in her own home. That's a lot different than leaving her alone in a hotel.

I dislike being separated from her, and would prefer to bring her is she is not going to be a problem.

Comment #1 Wilbur Corncob from Punta del Este - 02/12/08 05:03

I think you can be pretty sure dogs of any kind will not be allowed in restaurants.

Comment #2 Steve Bowman from Piriapolis & Savannah, Ga - 02/12/08 10:24

Most hotels are not dog friendly.

Vacation rentals are going to be a better bet although there will probably be an additional damage deposit. Try VBRO.com is one source, or contact me. I have rentals in Piriapolis.

Steve

• Coastal Uruguay

Comment #3 Oregon Woodsmoke from Bend, Oregon, USA - 02/12/08 12:56

Thank you.

Dogs are allowed in restaurants all over Europe, and Uruguay is a very European country, so I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.

Steve, I will check with you when we have travel dates. I want to sell my house first, so I can buy if I see something I really like. There is really no point in looking at real estate with no means to purchse.

My son works until the end of November, so maybe the first 2 weeks of December, but more likely February or March, in order to get off season rates.

Comment #4 Steve Bowman from Piriapolis & Savannah, Ga - 02/15/08 19:04

Woodsmoke-

My I suggest February.

If you want a break from NW weather, and reasonable prices. February is a good choice.

Steve

• Coastal Uruguay

Comment #5 Irv in Pocitos from Montevideo, Uruguay - 02/18/08 06:23

If your dog can be concealed, the old expression 'what you cant see cant hurt you' may be applicable.

Restaurants in particular present a compromise option you may be able to take advantage of.

Choose outdoor restaurants and choose a table at an end and leash your dog to your chair.

My daughter does this and most restaurants let her eat this way.

When I lived on the Rambla near 21, I frequently brought my doberman to the Conaprole restaurant at the corner of Antuna. They let me loop his leash through my chair on the outside corner of the outdoor eating area. Never had a problem.

Supermarkets are a definite no-no. My daughter took her ferret into a Devoto once and when it popped it's head out of her purse, she was immediately ushrered out by security.

I have no idea how sanitation and health rules are applied in Europe, but I can tell you that even though Uruguay has a strong European influence, public health is taken as seriously as it is in Canada/USA. Animals are not permitted inside places where food is prepared or served.

There are signs all over the public beaches that say no dogs allowed but I often see dogs playing on the beach early in the mornings or when the weather isn't suitable for people.

A huge % of people own dogs in the Pocitos area as evidenced by the large amount of digested food on the sidewalk in the early morning. This morning was no exception. I either broom or wash (depending on who's stepped on what the night before), my sidewalk in Pocitos every morning for that reason.

Comment #6 kenneth (63.176.159.194) - 11/05/08 13:25

Oregon Woodsmoke, I live in Ohio but grew up in Bend Oregon.. I have family there.. Where around do you live? I also would like to find out if you know any of my family..

Comment #7 Brandie (63.176.159.64) - 02/16/09 16:36

Like you said dogs are accepted in restaurants in Europe. This time you are talking about Uruguay, a foreign South American country. People and business establishments may not be as welcoming like that of Europe. I believe they are implementing such strict rule in banning animals from restaurants because they are concern about the image and welfare of their customers. Not all customers are dog lovers like yourself. some are allergic to them.

Comment #8 Wallace (63.176.159.229) - 07/18/09 17:24

Think it would be a great idea to leave the little dog behind. I have a vet near me that takes care of my dog when I travel, cheap. He (the dog) freakes out when we enter the place like he knows what´s going to happen... But, he´s only a dog, right!

Comment #9 Patrick from Rural east Colonia departmento - 08/13/09 20:30

One of my farming neighbours is an elderly Swiss lady. Every autumn she (and her little dog) go to Kreuzlingen in Switzerland to stay with family and enjoy the northern summer. They returm when its spring down here.

I wish my farm income would allow me to do likewise but both my dogs are large and territorial so would have to remain here with the caretaker :-)

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