Dog friendly means that dogs are permitted to stay overnight in guest rooms, are subject to clear and consistently applied rules, are provided with basic in-room amenities like a real food and water bowl, and are allowed to accompany guests into at least one indoor shared guest area (lounge, bar, restaurant or cafe) where legally permitted.
Dog Friendly describes the formal and operational position of an accommodation provider in relation to the acceptance of dogs as guests, as defined within the Dog Friendly Standard (RDFS-01). The term refers specifically to whether dogs are permitted under clearly stated, publicly available, and non-discretionary conditions forming part of the provider’s normal terms of accommodation, and does not imply any particular level of comfort, amenities, services, or suitability beyond that permission.