DogFriendly Awards 2019 Winners

“Truly dog friendly rather than dog tolerant. We have 10 small dogs and all loved the pet friendly house and really escape proof garden. Although we took throws, they provided so many we hardly needed them.“

“Because they are TRULY dog-friendly (not just dog-tolerant). Beautiful cottages catering for everyone and going the extra mile for dogs and their owners providing everything you need e.g. crates, food bowls, towels, poo bags, throws, etc.“

“Wonderful variety of cottages which are all properly dog friendly - secure gardens, dog beds, crates supplied if needed. All properties we have stayed at have been super clean, comfortable and well equipped. We usually book our next trip before“

“Woolacombe sands are always happy to accommodate our furry friends all around the lovely site, it has plenty of exercise areas & is a stone throw from Woolacombe glorious beaches “

“The best times in my pets life have been spent at woolacombe sands holiday park, designated areas of natural beauty to walk your dog... it’s an amazing place for dog owners and their treasured pets“

“Canine Dip and Dive are brilliant, my puppy was so nervous, but they were great with him and we can't wait to go back again. It's clear just how much they care for their doggy customers, it's a brilliant idea and they provide the pool at such a sensible price and location. Can't recommend them highly enough :-)“

“It’s such a unique idea we go at least once a week when open. It’s brilliant fun , good exercise and always friendly . Andy and Jo are so welcoming and good with the dogs“

“Alyson always makes my dog feel at ease when he is there and he is happy to stay. I have had problems with other groomers in the past and will never go anywhere else again“

“Going to Alyson is a very personal experience with all of their attention on your dog. We have taken our dog to them many times and they treat her as if she were their own. They use no restraints which allows our dog to be comfortable, which is something that we have not previously found as she is a very nervous dog. Our dog isn't very good with people, but she loves Alyson and I would 100% say that they are the most friendly dog groomers!“

“They even have a dedicated Doggy Dinner Bed & Breakfast for your pooch which my Betty was super excited to munch down!“

“Broadoaks really go the extra mile for dogs. They provide treats, suggestions for walks and are really happy to greet you and your dog on arrival. A lovely place to stay with a dog and the standards are immaculate. You should not have to compromise when bringing your dog and Broadoaks makes sure you don’t have to.“

“They go above and beyond to make your four legged friend feel special providing treats on arrival and doggie dinner and breakfast. They also provide an area to exercise your dog. Our dog used to love visiting“

“Charlene and her wonderful team have literally rescued us. I have a reactive beagle who can’t be around other dogs or people, without Charlene we would never be able to go on holiday or feel confident in leaving him and his sister. She loves and adores every dog that comes into the hotel and couldn’t be a better fairy dog mother!!! Please let her win!!“

“Charlene and the team are absolutely brilliant, the love and care they show the dogs truly is unconditional.“

“I'm one of the third of all tails.com employees who brings my dog to work. Noodle the dachshund comes into the office with me every day, and every day he runs into the office squealing with delight because he loves being here so much.“

“Lots of dogs in a workplace can be challenging, but tails.com manage it so it's really fun for the dogs, and fun for the team, yet not so chaotic that it gets in the way of the company's ambitious growth. There's a dog behaviourist to help with behaviour assessments and training, regular group dog walks, the on team vet gives free consultations and of course the team get free unique nutrition from tails.com for their dogs.“

“This is an exceptional independent pet shop that is totally geared to provide the best for dogs “

“Excellent support, products, advice “

“All the staff at Digbys are always very helpful and informative when we come in with queries regarding our lovely pets, we are always grateful for their help and advice. Plus we have boarded our smaller animals with them when we go on holiday and they have looked after them so well with so much care. They are a top pet store and we wouldn't go anywhere else!“

“It’s amazingly friendly. Lots of off the lead play. The owners are so kind. Clean and nicely decorated. Lots of food and drink options for me and my dog.“

“Paws for 5 makes sure both you and your pet get a very warm welcome at every visit. Dogs are allowed off lead to play and are not expected to quietly sit under the table. People who don't or can't have pets visit the cafe to pet and play with the dogs too. There is plenty of tasty food for dogs and humans at reasonable prices so regular visits don't break the bank. Anne and her team are fantastic people with a genuine love of animals. I wouldn't go anywhere else.“

“The Red Rover is very dog friendly, with a great beer garden for your dog to run around in, they have a dog treats, many dog bowls for water, many dog blankets for your dog to rest on whilst you enjoy your meal & your dog will always get lots of cuddles!“

“They have a dog paddling pool and cooling mats to ensure visitors can keep cool in the summer. Dog menu available too“

“Such a treasure trove of beautiful things. The friendly service is second to none and the ‘fur assistants’ are something worth a visit. My Labrador is always grateful for a refreshment break on route through the old town. “

“My dog is so happy there. He has an enormous amount of fun! We know he is well cared for while we are at work. We also learn a lot from tips etc shared in Facebook through them. They are amazing.“

“Amazingly caring, friendly and entertaining. My dog loves every minute there. Highly recommend :)“

“Great place to work, fabulous place to take my dog! The whole company are welcoming and dogs are part of the working environment. Great!“

“It's a great little town, totally geared to walking, the outdoors and of course dogs! Dogs are welcome in so many places which is great that you don't have to leave your furry friend at home. Very dog friendly.“

“Virtually every shop, pub and cafe actively welcomes dogs in this fantastic town.“

“My trainer Kate has transformed my dog into a happy obedient friendly dog. I have been going for two years as we look forward each week too our training. And learn something new each time.“

“Every lesson is different which keeps training interesting and exciting for me and my dog. They have excellent training facilities for agility, flyball, gundog training and lots of courses offering something for everyone. The trainers are lovely and have huge amounts of knowledge they are always happy to share.“

“Tom and Toto are a committed and lovely bunch of people, all of whom genuinely love and care about the animals they look after. They're considerate and willing to go the extra mile without expecting anything back -- if it benefits the dog, then you can guarantee they'll do it. They really do go above and beyond any other dog walking company, and for that they deserve the title.“

“We love Tom & toto..... and so does our dog! They do a great job of caring for our puppy and cover our work days really well. Fizzy gets to socialise with other dogs and they are really reasonably priced. The emails and pictures they send are fab and really informative. It’s definitely a company that cares“