Can you take your dog to the beach?

Yes, but different rules apply depending on the city and the specific beach. Gdynia One of the best-known dog-friendly spots is the beach at Babie Doły. It's a popular choice for dog caregivers from across the Tricity.

Gdańsk In Gdańsk you can find beaches and less touristy areas where dogs are accepted. Many people choose the entrances further from the main city beaches. Sopot In Sopot, restrictions tend to be stricter during the summer season.

In practice, many caregivers walk their dogs early in the morning or late in the evening, when the beach is quieter. 📍 It's always worth checking the current information boards at the beach entrance.

For many dogs, the sea is a completely new experience. The sound of waves, crowds of people, hot sand and new smells can be exciting, but also stressful.

Before the trip it's worth taking care of: the health record and current vaccinations, an ID tag, up-to-date chip details, getting your dog used to car journeys beforehand, calmly familiarising your dog with new places. 🐶 If your dog reacts badly to crowds, noise or other dogs, it's better to avoid crowded beaches in the middle of the day.

Not every dog will feel comfortable at the beach. Intense stimuli and high temperatures can be very hard for some animals.

It's better to skip the beach if your dog: has a strong fear of strangers, copes poorly with travel, is older or unwell, overheats easily, gets very stressed by new surroundings, becomes overly excited around people and dogs. 🧡 Sometimes a calm walk in the woods, or staying at home with a petsitter, will be a far better solution for the dog than a crowded beach.

Not every dog settles in well on a crowded beach, in high temperatures, or during a long trip. Sometimes it's a much better solution to arrange calm and safe care for it at home.

Depending on your needs, you can: book a walk with a caregiver while you're away, use petsitter visits at home, leave your dog in day care, or organise home care for the duration of the trip.

It's worth planning a seaside trip with your dog carefully. Proper preparation increases your pet's comfort and safety.

Your dog essentials kit should include: water and a bowl, a beach umbrella or tent, a towel or mat, waste bags, a lead or a longer line, toys, chews, wet wipes, a towel to dry the dog off. ☀️ Avoid the beach during the hottest part of the day.

Dogs cope far worse with high temperatures than people do, and hot sand can additionally irritate their paws.

More and more seaside places are becoming pet-friendly, so a shared trip with your dog is much easier today than it was just a few years ago.

What matters most is: 🐶 check local regulations, 🏖️ take care of your dog's safety, 💧 avoid overheating, 🧘 respect the comfort of other beachgoers and animals. A well-prepared trip means a calmer dog and a much more enjoyable holiday for everyone.