Petiquette

Tips to ensure your dog is welcome in shops and public spaces

As dog owners we need to ensure that the experience of a business or a public space welcoming your dog into their premises is a positive one. Here is the correct ‘petiquette’ to ensure your dog is welcomed again and again, make sure that:

Shopping Centre Mall Access Considerations

• Your dog is clean and flea free before entering the premises
• Your dog is house trained
• Your dog is kept on a lead
• You always clean up after your dog - it’s your responsibility!
• Your dog is well trained and that it will sit, stay and come on command
• Your dog doesn’t disturb others by barking
• Your dog does not jump up or pester other people. Not everyone will love your dog as much as you do
• You never leave your dog unattended or unsupervised