{"id":4548,"date":"2024-08-14T13:54:53","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T11:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/?p=4548"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:51:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:51:23","slug":"camino-de-santiago-with-dogs-and-the-canine-compostela","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-de-santiago-con-perros-y-la-compostela-canina\/","title":{"rendered":"The Way of Saint James with dogs and the canine Compostela"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2b2b2b;color:#2b2b2b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2b2b2b;color:#2b2b2b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-de-santiago-con-perros-y-la-compostela-canina\/#te_contamos_como_conseguir_la_credencial_y_la_compostela_si_haces_el_camino_de_santiago_con_perro\" >We tell you how to get the credential and the Compostela if you do the Camino de Santiago with your dog.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-de-santiago-con-perros-y-la-compostela-canina\/#%c2%bfque_es_la_credencial_canina\" >What is the canine credential?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-de-santiago-con-perros-y-la-compostela-canina\/#la_compostela_canina\" >The canine Compostela<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-de-santiago-con-perros-y-la-compostela-canina\/#preparar_el_camino_con_tu_perro\" >Preparing the Camino with your dog<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-de-santiago-con-perros-y-la-compostela-canina\/#conclusiones\" >Conclusions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"te_contamos_como_conseguir_la_credencial_y_la_compostela_si_haces_el_camino_de_santiago_con_perro\"><\/span>We tell you how to get the credential and the Compostela if you do the Camino de Santiago with your dog.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Camino de Santiago is an experience that attracts pilgrims from all over the world. For those who want to share this adventure with your faithful four-legged friend and get him the canine compostela, there are options to fully enjoy this pilgrimage.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, the dogs also have their canine credentials to obtain stamps for the places they pass through and, finally, in Santiago de Compostela, they also obtain their recognition by means of the canine Compostela.<\/p>\n<p>This allows both pilgrim and dog to fully enjoy the journey, collecting souvenirs and certifications along the way.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfque_es_la_credencial_canina\"><\/span>What is the canine credential?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is the passport of the <em><strong>peRRegrino<\/strong><\/em>as the association calls it <a href=\"https:\/\/paradoxahumana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>APACA<\/strong><\/a> (Asociaci\u00f3n Protectora Animales del Camino). It is similar to the pilgrim's credential, but is specially designed for dogs. This document allows you to register your journey through the different points of the Camino de Santiago.<\/p>\n<p>At each stage, just like humans, they can be stamped in the same places, thus accrediting not only their progress but also a nice souvenir of the journey.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Where to get it?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The canine credential is available at various starting points of the Camino and in several tourist offices. To obtain it, it is normally necessary to show that the dog is in good health with its vaccinations up to date and dewormed to ensure the welfare of all pilgrims and the animals themselves.<\/p>\n<p>It can be obtained online on the website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.identificatumascota.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.identificatumascota.es<\/a>\u00a0or in person at different locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Santiago de Compostela:<\/strong> A Tenda das Herbas<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sarria:<\/strong> Asociaci\u00f3n de Amigos Do Cami\u00f1o De Santiago Na Comarca de Sarria e Portomar\u00edn (Association of Friends of the Pilgrims' Road to Santiago in the Sarria and Portomar\u00edn Region)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Portomar\u00edn:<\/strong> El Caminante Guesthouse<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palas de Rei:<\/strong> The footprint of the pilgrim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On the other hand, if you wish to have it delivered to your home, you can request it by email to credencialcanina@paradoxahumana.com or order it directly through the APACA website.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<section class=\"ai-play-skip vc_cta3-container animacion-vc\">\n    <div class=\"ai-play-skip vc_general vc_do_cta3 vc_cta3 CAT-VC vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-left vc_cta3-color-white vc_cta3-icon-size-xl vc_cta3-icons-left vc_cta3-actions-right wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInDown fadeInDown vc_custom_canallas wpb_start_animation animated\">\n        <div class=\"vc_cta3-icons\">\n            <div class=\"vc_icon_element vc_icon_element-outer vc_do_icon vc_icon_element-align-left\">\n                <div class=\"vc_icon_element-inner vc_icon_element-color-white vc_icon_element-size-xl vc_icon_element-style- vc_icon_element-background-color-grey\">\n                    <span class=\"fas fa-hiking icono-camino\"><\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\">\n            <div class=\"vc_cta3-content\">\n                <header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\">\n                    <p class=\"cta-heading h2\">Do the Camino with your best friend<\/p>\n                <\/header>\n                <p class=\"cta-heading h3\">Book your place and live the experience of the Camino de Santiago with your dog<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\">\n                <div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-inline\">\n                    <a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-green\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=34603040475&#038;text=Haz+el+Camino+con+tu+mejor+amigo\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"ga_whatsapp\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        <i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i> Book now                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"la_compostela_canina\"><\/span>The canine Compostela<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On completing the Camino de Santiago, human pilgrims receive the famous Compostela, a certificate attesting to their achievement.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, dogs that have completed the Camino can also receive their own \"Canine Compostela\" in recognition of their efforts. In this case, this certification is issued by APACA and costs 3 euros.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid maq1 vc_custom_1720872908992 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/credencialcanina1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"The Way of Saint James with dogs and the canine Compostela\" title=\"credentialcanina1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/credencialcanina1.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/credencialcanina1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/credencialcanina1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/credencialcanina1-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-de-santiago-con-perros-y-la-compostela-canina\/credencialcanina1\/\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>In order to receive this Canine Compostela it is necessary to submit certain documentation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Photo of the Canine Credential.<\/li>\n<li>Photo of the dog's identity card showing the microchip number.<\/li>\n<li>Names of the people who accompanied him to be included in the Compostela.<\/li>\n<li>Date of arrival in Santiago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"preparar_el_camino_con_tu_perro\"><\/span>Preparing the Camino with your dog<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before embarking on this adventure with your dog, it is crucial to consider a few important points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Physical condition:<\/strong> Make sure your dog is physically fit and can cope with long daily walks. Consult your veterinarian before starting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adequate equipment:<\/strong> Take everything you need for your dog including a good harness, leash, water and food bowl, and protective boots for your dog's feet especially if the terrain is uneven.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> Do your research and plan your accommodation in advance. Not all hostels accept dogs, but there are more and more of them. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/the-different-transport-options-to-get-to-baiona\/\">pet-friendly options along the Camino<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hydration and nutrition:<\/strong> Keep your dog well hydrated and properly fed throughout the journey. Bring plenty of water and food and make sure your dog gets adequate rest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Travelling through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/going-alone-on-the-camino-de-santiago\/\">Camino de Santiago with your dog not only<\/a> is a rewarding experience but also strengthens the bond between the two of you. Sharing every step, every landscape and every quiet moment creates indelible memories. The canine credential and the canine compostela bear witness to that connection and shared achievement.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusiones\"><\/span>Conclusions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are thinking of doing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/other-ways-of-doing-the-camino-de-santiago\/\">Camino de Santiago<\/a> and you would like your dog to accompany you, the canine credential and the canine compostela are wonderful incentives.<\/p>\n<p>Not only will they allow you to keep track of your furry friend's journey, but they will also celebrate their company and effort. So get ready, strap on your backpack and your dog's leash and experience this amazing adventure together. <strong>Bon Camino!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are thinking of doing the Camino de Santiago and you would like your dog to accompany you, the canine credential and the canine compostela are wonderful incentives.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4551,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4548","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-camino-de-santigo","category-17","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4548"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5881,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4548\/revisions\/5881"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4551"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}