A written statement of the accommodation's rules and conditions for accepting dogs, made available to prospective guests before the point of booking. It may be published on the provider's own website or booking platform listing, or supplied in writing on request. It must be expressed clearly and represent the provider's normal operating conditions. Verbal assurances, informal practice, and a policy that cannot be produced when a guest asks do not qualify.
RDFRG-02 · Defined Term 4
Dog Policy
A written dog policy the accommodation makes available to guests before booking, published on its site or booking listing or supplied in writing on request.
Definition
A written dog policy the accommodation makes available to guests before booking, published on its site or booking listing or supplied in writing on request.
Part of the Roch Dog Standard (RDFS-02) · Published by Roch Dog
Dog Policy
Roch Interpretation
A guest must be able to get the dog rules in writing before booking, whether the hotel publishes them or sends them on request. A policy that exists only verbally, is explained at check in, or cannot be produced when asked is not a dog policy under this standard.
Published by Roch Dog
RDFRG-02 · Last updated 2026-05-18