Open for Dogs
The Kennel Club campaign to break down barriers for dogs and their owners
Ever tried to take your dog for a walk to pick up some essentials from the shops, only to be faced by the problem of not being allowed to take your dog in?
Restrictions for dog owners on where they can take their dog seem to be an ever increasing daily dilemma, which is why the Kennel Club launched its ‘OPEN FOR DOGS’ campaign, to encourage more businesses to accept dogs.
From cafes, restaurants, libraries and shops to taxis, road recovery companies, offices and more. These are places we all go to, and need to go to, and why should dogs not be allowed to accompany us, as well behaved dog citizens?
To request a dog sticker and to receive a link from our website, email your request to the Kennel Club Press Office. And if you have visited somewhere that welcomed your dog, then let us know and we can send a sticker directly to them.
Help the UK to be more ‘Open for Dogs’ with the Kennel Club!
Open for Dogs Competition Nomination Form
The Kennel Club's Open for Dogs competition aims to reward those businesses that are going that extra mile for dogs and dog owners. Customers of all businesses - including pubs, hotels, cafes and visitor attractions - can nominate their favourite dog-friendly venue that might be providing innovative services or simply a bowl of clean water and the promise of a friendly smile. There is even a category where people can even nominate their own office, if they work for a dog-friendly employer!
The Open for Dogs Competition closes on 1st September 2009 and all entries must submitted by this date.
Businesses bite back? The benefits of being Open for Dogs
Are you a dog friendly business? If so, the Kennel Club would love to find out more about your experiences of letting dogs into your premises so that we can tell people about the good work that you do. In difficult financial times, when standing out from the crowd is more important than ever, we want to support those people who are reaching out to the dog owning market!
All we ask is that you click here to answer a few questions about your experiences of being an Open for Dogs business. All respondents will be entered into a prize draw for a free Kennel Club goody bag!
Find places that are Open for Dogs in the UK
Kennel Club Guides
Dog Etiquette in Public Places
Open for Dogs Tips for Services
Open for Dogs Tips for the Workplace
Get Involved
In addition to asking the Kennel Club for your free sticker and website listing if you are a dog-friendly business, all dog-lovers can get involved with our campaign by sending the Kennel Club fun footage of their dogs, as they enjoy time with their owners in public places that are Open for Dogs.
Find out more about how to post your own photos and fun and entertaining videos here, showing people and dogs enjoying those public places that are Open for Dogs.
Get on board and help to make Britain a more dog-friendly place!
View the 'Open for Dogs' photo gallery here.
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