Furrbulous fun!
Over 100 stores welcome well-behaved dogs at Festival Place – look for the paw on the door.
We love dogs
Bring your best friend
If you have a well-behaved furry friend who’d love to help you sniff out some great bargains, we’d be delighted to welcome you. Please read our guidelines to make sure your visit is a pleasure for both you and our other visitors.
Impawtant stuff
Look for the paw
How do you know which stores are dog-friendly? They’ll display a sign in their window – and we have 100+ stores taking part in the scheme.
See dog-friendly stores
A paw on a door means we welcome all well-behaved dogs
Dog-friendly places
Our favourite places to paws
From The Lupo Academy
Tail wagging tips
Tracey from The Lupo Academy shares her top tips for happy shopping with your dog.
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Start quiet
Set your dog up for success and go at a quiet time at first – before the shops open is perfect.
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Take it slow
Your dog needs to adjust to shiny floors, bright lights, escalators, tannoys and other unfamiliar sounds.
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Let them explore
Give them the chance to sniff, watch and take in their surroundings.
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Mind the doors
Pass carefully through automatic doors and lifts, reassuring your dog if needed.
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Give others space
Not all dogs like to meet others, and the shopping centre isn’t the place for play.
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Bring treats
Take some yummy treats to build positive associations with everything new.
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Watch for spills
Dogs are natural scavengers, so look out for dropped food and cleaning products.
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Be prepared
Make sure you have poop bags and tissues to clean up after them, just in case.
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Secure leads
Check their equipment is secure – shopping centres are not the place for flexi leads!
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Admire from afar
If your puppy is nervous, pass wide – it’s ok to ask people to admire them from a distance.
National Pet Day
A very special guest
What happens when dogs take over a shopping centre… just in time for a very special royal visit? Our video follows a full-scale hound takeover – expect canine capers and a few moments that don’t quite go to plan.