The Dog-G8 Company, which recently appeared on BBC One’s Dragons’ Den, has been granted a patent for its innovative concertina dog gates.

The company produces a range of versatile gates that aid dog owners with training, prevent dogs from escaping, and reduce the potential risk of an attack on postal and delivery workers.

The Dog-G8 Company is also one of only 10 companies to make the finals of the Pet Industry Federation’s New Pet Innovation of the Year Award. The finals take place on 7 & 8 June at The Business of Pets Conference at Cranfield Management Development Centre, near Milton Keynes. 

As part of the final judging process Dog-G8 will have the opportunity to present its range to an audience of business experts, industry influencers and fellow business owners. The winner will receive a trophy, PR coverage and the provision of a free year’s Sprintlaw Membership, valued at £400.

The Dog-G8 gate was the inspiration of Peter Maxted, the founder of the company who has been a pet sitter for over 20 years.

Peter said: “We are absolutely delighted to have made the final of the PIF Innovation Award and a big thank you to the team at Sweetinburgh & Windsor – Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys – for helping us get this over the line.”

For more information about the company and its products visit www.dog-g8.com