Definition
A long-term home that supports successful dog tenancies through consistent policy, no breed or size bans, fair charges, and welfare provision.
Part of the Roch Dog Residence Standard (RDRS-01) · Published by Roch Dog
A long-term residential provider whose policy and practice allow dogs to live in the home as published policy applied consistently, without blanket breed or size bans, assessing each dog on behaviour rather than appearance; with any dog-related charge reasonable, cost-reflective, and lawful; and with the welfare conditions of the standard provided or enabled.
The term describes a property that supports successful dog tenancies, not merely one that allows a dog.
Roch Interpretation
A dog-friendly residence is judged on whether a dog can actually live there well, not on whether the lease grudgingly permits one. Allowing a dog is the start, not the test.
Examples
Compliant
A build-to-rent block publishes its dog terms, accepts dogs on behaviour, charges only a realistic refundable deposit, and has an on-site relief area.
Not compliant
A landlord 'allows dogs' but bans anything over 10kg, charges a large non-refundable fee, and provides nowhere for a dog to relieve itself.