Germany most dog-friendly, UK the least

The results of a European study of dog owners has been released by pet food manufacturer Winalot, showing the UK as less dog-friendly than three of its EU counterparts, France, Germany and Italy. Germany came out on top as the country perceived to be the most dog-friendly. The survey of 2 000 dog owners across the four countries revealed that over half (53 per cent) of French respondents cited the UK as the least dog-friendly nation, as did 47 per cent of Germans and 42 per cent of Italians. Even 30 per cent of British dog owners actually agreed with them. When asked why the UK is not considered dog-friendly, dog owners said that Britons had the wrong attitude towards their pets, particularly in terms of offering adequate dog-friendly facilities and services.