Thanks for the link Ellard. We were considering the Balmoral area originally, but have since decided on Perthshire. Nice to know there are still some really dog friendly places out there - (six dogs!)

When I get Yogi a pet passport I will definitely be coming to yours! Looks and sounds fab! Definitely dog friendly

Renting an entire cottage I would expect my dog to be allowed to go anywhere and for there to be a secure area to let them out in. A rented property should be cleaned throughout before the next people anyway, and of course you should pay for any damage caused.

We've been to one dog friendly flat, only probs were that it was up alot of stairs and the garden was not 'secure' enough.

We went to a dog friendly hotel once where we weren't allowed to leave him in the room (even in his cage) but also weren't allowed to take him in any dining areas, so how were we supposed to get breakfast? Luckily we were the only guests that morning so they let him sit under the table in the end. I mean I understand some guests might not like it but there should be an area where people could eat with their dogs, or at least somewhere you were allowed to leave them while you ate.

Also been camping with him. No where to leave him so he came everywhere with me, including the shower!

Take a look at Dogpeople Kirsty, coz when I joined them with my website I had to fill in a very long questionnaire stating what I provided for the dogs, and the more you provide, the higher they rate us.

I consider dog friendly to be what I provide for our holiday dogs, and many of my guests have said I think more about the dogs than the actual owners (but they don't mind that lol!).

My restrictions are: only 2 dogs allowed at any one time. Not to be left home alone, but there's a reason for that, it's a static caravan and with the doors and windows shut it can end up as hot as a car inside Dogs are not allowed to yap, yap, yap all day and evening upsetting all my neighbours. Poo picked up in the garden.

What I provide for them is:
Dog bowls of all descriptions
ID tags stating they are on holiday/phone no's/vet number
Dog treats in assorted tins on the shelf
Spare dog food in the cupboards
Poo bags
Loads of clean throws for furniture and beds
Slip leads hanging up
Outside water bowl/tap/hose/paddling pool
Fully fenced secure garden area
and I DON'T CHARGE for the dogs, just the owners!

Well worth looking at Dogpeople for the area you want!