Monday, 26 September 2011
Hounds mean Pounds: why it pays to like dogs
The attached from The Times (26/9/11) , make interesting reading, that's why we have become so popular since word has spread, and why we are inundated with dogs, my Mum has got it made now. And most of all its a genuine love of dogs! Interestingly it says, welcome a Great Dane, and we have done just that! Read on:
Dog-friendly businesses are best plaed to gain access to our pockets, according to a survey by The Kennel Club.
Dog owners are more likely than most people to patronise local shops, it seems, and 6% more likely to take holidays in the UK. Their holiday spending is also higher than average, though not everyone is keen to secure their custom. More than half the dog owners surveyed said they would spend more time if shops were dog-friendly, and one in five would take more UK holidays if their dog was welcome (more than a third thought this wasnt true now).
With 8 million dog owners in the UK, that's a lot of owners sitting on their hind legs, waiting to be patted. So who bothers to make a fuss of them? The Kennel Club has annual competition to find out, inviting the public to nominate dog-friendly enterprises in several categories.
On the high Street best of breed, is Metro Bank, with hundreds of dog owners praising the supply of water bowls, dog biscuits and even bandannas in branches. 'We're thrilled to win this award' said Craig Donaldson, the bank's CEO, 'Our mantra is 'Dogs Rule'. If he had a tail, it would be wagging.
Others on the winner's rostrum include Laverock Holiday Cottages in Co Durham, which has a 120 ft dog agility area and Low Nest Farm in Keswich, Cumbria where they provide heated kennels and a canine creche for guests. At Pet Works in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, staff are allowed to bring their dos to work 'to promote a calme and productive environment'.
In these recessionary times, the message is clear. If the next person through the door happens to be accompanied by say, a Great Dane, smile warmly and give them both some space. The one without the studs in his collar could be your best customer.
Dog-friendly businesses are best plaed to gain access to our pockets, according to a survey by The Kennel Club.
Dog owners are more likely than most people to patronise local shops, it seems, and 6% more likely to take holidays in the UK. Their holiday spending is also higher than average, though not everyone is keen to secure their custom. More than half the dog owners surveyed said they would spend more time if shops were dog-friendly, and one in five would take more UK holidays if their dog was welcome (more than a third thought this wasnt true now).
With 8 million dog owners in the UK, that's a lot of owners sitting on their hind legs, waiting to be patted. So who bothers to make a fuss of them? The Kennel Club has annual competition to find out, inviting the public to nominate dog-friendly enterprises in several categories.
On the high Street best of breed, is Metro Bank, with hundreds of dog owners praising the supply of water bowls, dog biscuits and even bandannas in branches. 'We're thrilled to win this award' said Craig Donaldson, the bank's CEO, 'Our mantra is 'Dogs Rule'. If he had a tail, it would be wagging.
Others on the winner's rostrum include Laverock Holiday Cottages in Co Durham, which has a 120 ft dog agility area and Low Nest Farm in Keswich, Cumbria where they provide heated kennels and a canine creche for guests. At Pet Works in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, staff are allowed to bring their dos to work 'to promote a calme and productive environment'.
In these recessionary times, the message is clear. If the next person through the door happens to be accompanied by say, a Great Dane, smile warmly and give them both some space. The one without the studs in his collar could be your best customer.
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