Business registrations are now open

Register ahead of the public launch

Dog Access Mark is preparing for the public launch of The UK National Dog Access Scheme. Businesses can register now while the National Dog Access Register is being populated.

Registering now means your business can move through registration and verification ahead of the wider public launch.

Business registration

FREE

Register your business and its current dog access policy.

How it works

1

Register now

Submit your business details and current dog access policy.

2

Complete verification

Your registration moves through the Dog Access Mark verification process.

3

Become a Verified Business

Verified Businesses are added to the National Dog Access Register.

You do not need to change your dog access policy to take part. Register the policy your business actually operates.

For Businesses

Join Dog Access Mark

Tell us your business's dog access policy and apply to take part in the UK National Dog Access Scheme.

Free to join

Step 1

About your business

Tell us which premises you are registering.

Step 2

Dog access status

Select the status that accurately reflects the premises.

This information may be shown publicly as part of the business's dog access status.

Assistance Dogs Welcome

The Red status applies to pet dogs. Businesses still have separate legal responsibilities relating to assistance dogs. Assistance dog users are not required to carry or show an official ID card, certificate or registration document as a condition of access.

Read our assistance dog guidance for businesses →

Step 3

Premises address

This address will appear in the National Dog Access Register if the business becomes a Verified Business.

Select the correct address from the suggestions and we will fill in the details below automatically.

Address search is unavailable. Please enter the address manually below.

Address details

Step 4

Public business details

These details are optional. If supplied, they may appear on the business's public profile once verified.

Step 5

Premises photos

Optional. Add up to 5 photos of the premises for the business's public profile in the National Dog Access Register. An exterior or entrance photo is recommended.

JPEG, PNG or WebP. Maximum 10 MB per photo. You can choose the cover photo and change the order before submitting.

Step 6

Dog facilities & amenities

Optional. Select any facilities or amenities available to dogs at your premises.

These facilities and amenities are separate from your Dog Access Mark status and do not affect whether the premises is Dogs Welcome, Dogs Welcome With Restrictions or Pet Dogs Not Permitted.

Optional. This information may be shown on the business's public profile once verified.

Step 7

Your details

We use these details to manage the application. They are not shown on the public National Dog Access Register.

Step 8

Sticker delivery

If the application is approved, we will need an address for your Dog Access Mark stickers.

Select an address to fill in the delivery details automatically.

Address search is unavailable. Please enter the delivery address manually below.

Step 9

Confirm your application

Please confirm the following before submitting.

Security check

This check helps protect the National Dog Access Register from automated and fraudulent submissions.

Please complete the security check before submitting your application.

Submitting an application does not make the business a Verified Business.