Keswick has made the top 10 list of places in the UK to dine out with your dog.
Analysis of search data on Google has revealed a 390 per cent increase of people Googling ‘dog friendly restaurants’ over the past five years.
The research considered establishments that are not only dog-friendly, but actually cater to feeding canine companions with a specific menu, mirroring what their human counterparts are eating.
Dog Friendly Cottages has pulled together the top 10, taking into account the number of restaurants, pubs, and cafes in 65 locations in the UK, that serve dogs an equivalent meal to their human counterpart, not just a dog bowl of water and biscuits.
The top 10 dog dining destinations in the UK are:
- St Asaph
- Wells-next-the-sea
- Pwllheli
- Bedale
- Keswick
- Countesthorpe
- Longton
- Brecon
- Ashbourne
- Peterhead
A guide to the best ‘doggy dinners’ in the UK can be found here: https://www.dogfriendlycottages.co.uk/dogs-dinner
Taking pets out to restaurants can be stressful, but with dog-friendly establishments serving specific meals for pups this experience can be made more enjoyable for both dog and owner. To make the experience even better for owners, their dogs and other guests around them, these tips from dog behaviourist Nick Jones will help make dogs more comfortable in busy environments.
- Take your dog on a long walk before settling down to dinner. No one wants their dog to get a case of the ‘zoomies’ whilst trying to enjoy their meal so give them plenty of exercise beforehand to tire them out.
- Bring toys and treats along with you. Chews, bones and treats work really well at keeping your dog occupied and away from other guests.
- Make sure your dog has their own space and consider bringing a blanket or bed with you to really help them relax.
- Make sure your dog has plenty of water. Most dog friendly restaurants will happily provide a water bowl for your pup – just make sure to keep it topped up.
- Keep an eye on your dog and know their personality. Make sure your dog looks relaxed in the environment and keep an eye out for any signs of anxiety. Things to look out for are ears tight back to the head, whites of the eyes easily visible, cowering, stiff body, or trembling.
- Keep your pup on a lead. Even if they’re well behaved you never know when an incident might put them in harm’s way so by keeping dogs on a lead you will protect them as well as remaining courteous to others in the restaurant.
