How to Make Your Hotel Truly Dog Friendly

Dog owners plan their breaks around their dogs. If your hotel is properly dog friendly, they will book with you, tell their friends and come back. Here is how to get it right.

1. Decide Which Rooms Take Dogs

Most hotels pick a set of dog friendly rooms, ideally on the ground floor with easy access outside. Hard floors and washable throws make turnaround simpler.

2. Write a Clear Dog Policy

Guests want to know the rules before they book: how many dogs, any size limits, whether dogs can join them in the bar or restaurant and what the charge is. Put it on your website and your booking pages.

3. Welcome Every Dog at Check In

This is where most hotels fall short. A dog welcome pack shows you meant it. Our Dog Friendly Hotel Welcome Pack includes Chef Woof Mixed Treats, a tennis ball and 2 poo bags, supplied in cases of 40 with no minimum order.

4. Put Water Bowls Where Dogs Go

Bowls by the entrance, in the bar and in dog friendly rooms. A branded dog bowl with your logo looks smart and turns up in guests' photos.

5. Keep Treats at Reception and the Bar

A jar of treats at reception gets talked about. Our Venue Starter Pack gives you a mixed selection of mess free and odour free treats to get started.

6. Tell People About It

• Add a dog friendly page to your website
• Share photos of four legged guests (with permission)
• List local dog walks in your welcome information

FAQs

What do dog friendly hotels provide?

Usually a dog bed or blanket, water bowls, poo bags and treats. A welcome pack at check in is one of the most appreciated touches.

How do I add dog treats to my hotel?

Start with a Venue Starter Pack or Dog Friendly Hotel Welcome Pack. There is no minimum order.

Talk to Us

Email hello@chefwoof.co.uk and we will help you put together the right package for your hotel.

Want to know more? See our page on dog treats for hotels.