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Ancol says its poop bags are biodegradable despite ASA ruling
Claims that poop bags were biodegradable ruled misleading
UK dog owners demand more dog friendly restaurants, as Wetherspoons closes its doors to canine diners
PATS Telford is THE place to be this September
Hard work pays off for sales reps in the pet trade
Connolly’s Red Mills – Go Native range of grain-free dog food, treats and dental superfood sticks
Pet firm reaches gold standard for customer service
Expansion for door-to-door pet food delivery franchise
Top ‘barks’ for puppy graduates across the UK
Pets at Glee opens its doors at the NEC on Monday
RSW International to launch RSPCA collection
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Man charged with theft from pet shop
Expects warn of pet blues as kids go back to school
Nutriment knock at number 10
Mars Petcare introduces NUTRO to UK market
The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra
Canine ‘Think Tank’ determines what makes a pub dog-friendly
Electric shock collars for pets to be banned in England
Pet firm donates £1m to charity to mark 25 years of trading
Tripe-based product sales soar for Cotswold RAW
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UK dog owners demand more dog friendly restaurants, as Wetherspoons closes its doors to canine diners

Despite the news that British pub chain Wetherspoons is closing its doors to all dogs on 10th September, research conducted by Meerkat Meals, Compare The Market’s new 2 for 1 dining reward scheme, has found that 46% of British dog owners would actually dine out more often if they could bring their pet.

 

According to the findings from Meerkat Meals, this latest move from Wetherspoons may leave its customers hounding them for a U-turn, with the majority of those asked (62%) agreeing that there are not enough dog friendly restaurants in the UK. 

 

Sadly, over two thirds of Brits (67%) are unaware of any local dog friendly restaurants where they can dine out with their beloved pet and over a fifth (21%) of dog owners would be willing to travel up to nine miles to ensure they can dine alongside their pooch.

 

Julie Daniels, Head of Meerkat Meals, comments: “Eating out with friends and family can be a special occasion so it’s no surprise that bringing our beloved pets along only adds to the fun. According to our research, there’s a clear demand for dog owners to dine out with their pets, so making sure our four-legged friends get a seat at the dining table could be a great way for restaurants to encourage more customers through the doors.”

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