Listing FAQ Guidelines

What is a Listing?

A listing is a dog friendly place or business. It contains the location, details, dog owner ratings, reviews and photos. It may also contain responses to dog owners reviews.

Anyone can add a new listing, dog owners, dog lovers, business owners, business managers or representatives – and yes it’s completely FREE! Businesses can also claim listings added by Dog Furiendly or the general public.

By claiming your listing, you can accurately represent your business by keeping it up-to-date and being able to respond live to feedback and reviews.

What kind of places does Dog Furiendly list?

We list permanent places that allow dogs on their premises. Places have to be of interest to dog owners and will need to be easily verified via tools such as ‘Google My Business’. The person adding the listing will also have to adhere to our guidelines, terms and conditions.

Our listing categories include (but isn’t limited to):

Eat and Drink: Gastro Pubs, Restaurants, Cafes, Desserts, Snackbars, Pubs, Bars, Coffee Shops, Juice bars

Accommodation: Hotels, B&Bs/Inns, Lodges, Cottages, Glamping, Camping

Shopping: Clothes, DIY, Garden Centres, Department Stores.

Things to Do: Permanent attractions or points of interest, parks, tours, activities, boat trips, trains, dog walks.

Dog Services: Grooming, Pet Shops, Photographers, Vets

Human Services: Banks, Post Offices, Corner Shops, Letting Agents

Wedding Venues: Barns, Park/Garden, Mansion, Country Clubs, Hotels

How do I request that a place or business be added?

We’re always looking to add new listings. If you can’t find a place you know is dog friendly, you can submit your own listing for free.

If it meets the guidelines, you can submit it via the website.

Why was my listing rejected?

Listings can be rejected for various reasons:

  • The listing already exists.
  • It doesn’t meet the guidelines.
  • It can’t be verified online.
  • Poor or incomplete content.

How do I report inaccurate listing information?

If something is wrong, use the report button on the listing menu.

Helpful reports include:

  • Not dog friendly
  • Partially dog friendly
  • Duplicate listing
  • Permanently closed
  • Does not exist

How do I report a closed or moved listing?

If a place is closed or moved, use the report option.

Permanently closed listings are removed.

Temporarily closed listings are hidden.

Updated addresses are verified before changes.

Listing Guidelines

Places to Eat and Drink must meet:

  • Dog friendly
  • Serve food and drinks
  • Open to the public
  • Permanent location
  • Regular opening hours
  • Verifiable online

Qualifying places include:

  • Cafes
  • Restaurants
  • Pubs
  • Coffee shops
  • Bars
  • Ice cream shops
  • Bakeries

Do NOT qualify:

  • Takeaways
  • Pop-ups
  • Private clubs
  • Food courts

Accommodation must have:

  • Dog friendly
  • Public access
  • Permanent address
  • Open for bookings

Qualifying accommodation:

  • Hotels
  • B&Bs
  • Cottages
  • Camping sites
  • Holiday parks

Event Guidelines

What is an event?

A dog friendly event for social, educational or business purposes.

Event types include:

  • Agility & sports
  • Food & drink events
  • Film & theatre
  • Workshops & training
  • Dog shows & festivals

Events must:

  • Be dog friendly
  • Be open to the public