Copy the 24 Spanish phrases
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Spanish dog-walking phrases
Arrange a walk in four steps
Agree on the day, arrival time and planned duration. Ask for a message if the schedule changes.
Explain the dog’s routine, water and food instructions, and where the harness, leash, bags and key are kept.
Describe triggers, recall and distance needs plainly. Say whether the dog must stay on a leash and which routes to avoid.
Agree on a simple arrival or return update and how the walker should contact you if anything seems wrong.
Useful Spanish distinctions for dog walks
Pasear al perro means to walk the dog. Paseo can mean the walk itself or a stroll.
Correa is widely understood for a leash. Trela is common in Portugal; correa is common in Spain and much of Latin America.
Arnés means harness. Collar means collar; state which equipment to use instead of assuming the terms are interchangeable.
Use a short, direct instruction for safety. A language phrase does not replace a securely attached leash, local leash rules or advice from a qualified trainer.
24 phrases for a dog walk
Use these phrases to plan the walk, describe the dog’s routine, explain equipment and handling, choose a route, and agree on updates.
| Spanish phrase | Meaning | Example use | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Qué días puede pasear a mi perro? | Which days can you walk my dog? | Ask which days are available | Schedule and timing |
| ¿Cuánto dura el paseo? | How long is the walk? | Confirm the planned walk length | Schedule and timing |
| ¿Puede venir a las ocho y media? | Can you come at half past eight? | Agree on a clear arrival time | Schedule and timing |
| ¿Me avisa si llega con retraso? | Could you let me know if you are running late? | Set an expectation for schedule updates | Schedule and timing |
| ¿Prefiere pasear por la mañana o por la tarde? | Do you prefer walking in the morning or afternoon? | Ask about a preferred time of day | Routine |
| Suele hacer sus necesidades después de comer. | She usually needs to go after eating. | Share a usual routine; adapt the pronoun to the dog | Routine |
| Lleve agua y ofrézcale un poco durante el paseo. | Take water and offer her some during the walk. | Mention water and a break | Routine |
| No le dé premios sin preguntarme antes. | Please do not give him treats without asking me first. | Set a food instruction | Routine |
| El arnés está colgado junto a la puerta. | The harness is hanging next to the door. | Point out where the walking gear is | Equipment and handoff |
| Use esta correa corta cerca del tráfico. | Use this short leash near traffic. | Give a clear instruction about keeping the dog on a leash | Equipment and handoff |
| La bolsa para los residuos está en el bolsillo lateral. | The waste bags are in the side pocket. | Show where cleanup bags are stored | Equipment and handoff |
| Devuélvame la llave al terminar, por favor. | Please return the key when you finish. | Agree how the key is returned | Equipment and handoff |
| Se asusta con los petardos. | He gets frightened by firecrackers. | Warn about a sound that may startle the dog | Behavior and handling |
| Puede tirar de la correa si ve una ardilla. | She may pull on the leash if she sees a squirrel. | Explain a trigger and a possible reaction | Behavior and handling |
| Por favor, manténgalo alejado de otros perros. | Please keep him away from other dogs. | Set a clear distance instruction | Behavior and handling |
| Todavía no responde bien cuando lo llamo. | He does not reliably come when I call him yet. | Share a recall limitation; do not rely on off-leash recall | Behavior and handling |
| ¿Qué ruta suele seguir? | Which route do you usually take? | Ask about the walking route | Route |
| Evite la avenida; hay mucho tráfico. | Avoid the avenue; there is a lot of traffic. | Identify a route to avoid | Route |
| Puede pasear por el parque, pero no lo suelte. | You can walk through the park, but do not let him off leash. | Distinguish a permitted route from off-leash permission | Route |
| ¿Puede mandarme una foto cuando lleguen al parque? | Could you send me a photo when you get to the park? | Request a simple arrival update | Updates |
| ¿Me escribe al volver a casa? | Could you message me when you get back home? | Agree on a completion update | Updates |
| Ha empezado a cojear. Detenga el paseo y llámeme, por favor. | He has started limping. Please stop the walk and call me. | Tell the walker to stop the walk and call the owner | Unexpected issues |
| Si se suelta la correa, llámeme enseguida. | If the leash comes loose, call me right away. | Give a contact instruction for an incident | Unexpected issues |
| Gracias por avisarme; ¿está bien ahora? | Thanks for letting me know; is he all right now? | Acknowledge an update and check the dog’s current condition | Unexpected issues |
Practise by stage
Practise each stage, from scheduling to an unexpected change.
Schedule and timing
Confirm days, arrival time and walk length.
¿Qué días puede pasear a mi perro? · ¿Cuánto dura el paseo? · ¿Puede venir a las ocho y media? · ¿Me avisa si llega con retraso?
Routine
Share the dog’s usual needs, water and food instructions.
¿Prefiere pasear por la mañana o por la tarde? · Suele hacer sus necesidades después de comer. · Lleve agua y ofrézcale un poco durante el paseo. · No le dé premios sin preguntarme antes.
Equipment and handoff
Show the harness, leash, bags and key.
El arnés está colgado junto a la puerta. · Use esta correa corta cerca del tráfico. · La bolsa para los residuos está en el bolsillo lateral. · Devuélvame la llave al terminar, por favor.
Behavior and handling
Explain triggers, recall and handling boundaries.
Se asusta con los petardos. · Puede tirar de la correa si ve una ardilla. · Por favor, manténgalo alejado de otros perros. · Todavía no responde bien cuando lo llamo.
Route
Choose a route and name streets or situations to avoid.
¿Qué ruta suele seguir? · Evite la avenida; hay mucho tráfico. · Puede pasear por el parque, pero no lo suelte.
Updates
Agree on check-ins and their timing.
¿Puede mandarme una foto cuando lleguen al parque? · ¿Me escribe al volver a casa?
Unexpected issues
Explain whom to contact if the dog is injured or the leash comes loose.
Ha empezado a cojear. Detenga el paseo y llámeme, por favor. · Si se suelta la correa, llámeme enseguida. · Gracias por avisarme; ¿está bien ahora?
A short handoff conversation
Owner: ¿Qué días puede pasear a mi perro? ¿Cuánto dura el paseo?
Walker: Puedo venir el martes a las ocho y media. Owner: Use esta correa corta cerca del tráfico y manténgalo alejado de otros perros.
Owner: ¿Me escribe al volver a casa? Si se suelta la correa, llámeme enseguida.
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A five-minute practice drill
- Ask about available days, arrival time and walk length.
- Explain the usual routine and where the harness, leash, water and waste bags are.
- Describe one trigger and one route the walker should avoid.
- Practise asking for a message when the walk ends.
- Explain what to do if the dog limps or the leash comes loose.
Spanish vocabulary references
These references support the Spanish terms. Walk logistics and local rules depend on the place and provider.
Frequently asked questions
How do I say “walk my dog” in Spanish?
You can say pasear a mi perro or pasear al perro. For example: ¿Qué días puede pasear a mi perro? (“Which days can you walk my dog?”).
How do I explain leash instructions?
Say Use esta correa corta cerca del tráfico (“Use this short leash near traffic”) or Manténgalo alejado de otros perros (“Keep him away from other dogs”).
How do I describe a dog’s routine?
Use a short sentence such as Suele hacer sus necesidades después de comer (“She usually needs to go after eating”). Add the dog’s usual timing, water and food instructions.
How can I ask for an update?
Ask ¿Me escribe al volver a casa? (“Could you message me when you get back home?”). Agree on the update directly with the walker.
Does Hola Cards book or supervise a dog walk?
No. Hola Cards helps you practise fixed Spanish phrases. Arrange the walk and any care instructions directly with the walker.
Copy the 24 Spanish phrases
Save the Spanish and translation lines as a custom group in Hola Cards or use them for a short speaking drill.
**Dog walking in Spanish: 24 phrases**
¿Qué días puede pasear a mi perro? - Which days can you walk my dog?
¿Cuánto dura el paseo? - How long is the walk?
¿Puede venir a las ocho y media? - Can you come at half past eight?
¿Me avisa si llega con retraso? - Could you let me know if you are running late?
¿Prefiere pasear por la mañana o por la tarde? - Do you prefer walking in the morning or afternoon?
Suele hacer sus necesidades después de comer. - She usually needs to go after eating.
Lleve agua y ofrézcale un poco durante el paseo. - Take water and offer her some during the walk.
No le dé premios sin preguntarme antes. - Please do not give him treats without asking me first.
El arnés está colgado junto a la puerta. - The harness is hanging next to the door.
Use esta correa corta cerca del tráfico. - Use this short leash near traffic.
La bolsa para los residuos está en el bolsillo lateral. - The waste bags are in the side pocket.
Devuélvame la llave al terminar, por favor. - Please return the key when you finish.
Se asusta con los petardos. - He gets frightened by firecrackers.
Puede tirar de la correa si ve una ardilla. - She may pull on the leash if she sees a squirrel.
Por favor, manténgalo alejado de otros perros. - Please keep him away from other dogs.
Todavía no responde bien cuando lo llamo. - He does not reliably come when I call him yet.
¿Qué ruta suele seguir? - Which route do you usually take?
Evite la avenida; hay mucho tráfico. - Avoid the avenue; there is a lot of traffic.
Puede pasear por el parque, pero no lo suelte. - You can walk through the park, but do not let him off leash.
¿Puede mandarme una foto cuando lleguen al parque? - Could you send me a photo when you get to the park?
¿Me escribe al volver a casa? - Could you message me when you get back home?
Ha empezado a cojear. Detenga el paseo y llámeme, por favor. - He has started limping. Please stop the walk and call me.
Si se suelta la correa, llámeme enseguida. - If the leash comes loose, call me right away.
Gracias por avisarme; ¿está bien ahora? - Thanks for letting me know; is he all right now?Practise dog-walking Spanish with Hola Cards
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