How pet friendly is Santo Domingo?

[OnTheRoadAgain]

We currently live in a country where dogs are more or less fully accepted everywhere. So taking your dog to a restaurant, park, hotel, or on the metro/train is not an issue. Granted no dogs in supermarkets, malls and certain popular beaches (in season). I have also lived in places where the only place you take your dog is the approved park or beach ... nowhere else. What is the general policy in Santo Domingo?

 

[JD Jones]

Generally speaking, Dominicans are terrified of dogs, so you can plan on not being allowed to enter in most places. (Unless it's a cute dog you can carry in your purse.)

 

[NanSanPedro]

Thanks JD, I didn't know Domincanos/as were afraid of dogs. It seems sometimes there are more strays than people.

I have seen a lot of Domincano/a walkers with sticks and I had just assumed it was because of aggressive strays, of which there are a few.

I also never see dogs inside any business. Let's keep it that way.

 

[Jan]

I have 2 medium large dogs. They can't go on public transportation. Sometimes a public car will let us ride but have to lag.for the entire.back seat. Most Colmados have no problems with dogs and many restaurants will let you dine onthe patio or outside areas, no problem.

 

[irishpaddy]

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Thanks JD, I didn't know Domincanos/as were afraid of dogs. It seems sometimes there are more strays than people.

I have seen a lot of Domincano/a walkers with sticks and I had just assumed it was because of aggressive strays, of which there are a few.

I also never see dogs inside any business. Let's keep it that way.

I would sooner see a dog inside a business than some of the two legged dogs