The official survey used to assess and certify dog-friendly accommodation.
To certify your hotel as dog friendly, please complete this survey in full. Each question contributes to your overall score and ranking under our Dog Friendly Standard. We assess hotels using a structured, data-led scoring model that evaluates policies, access, services, and facilities based on what matters most to dog owners. Your responses are compared against data from hotels worldwide to determine your certification status and relative ranking. Your published review will present clear, factual information to dog owners, helping them understand exactly what to expect and providing a clear, factual basis for comparison.
Assessment submissions are subject to a £300 non-refundable assessment fee, payable on submission, whether the hotel passes or fails. If certification is achieved, your hotel will be listed in our Certified Dog Friendly Register free of charge.
This assessment is conducted in accordance with the Certification and Assessment Framework (RDCAF-01).
The criteria assessed in this survey are defined by the Dog Friendly Standard (RDFS-01).
All terms used in this assessment are defined in the Dog Friendly Reference Guide (RDFG-01).