Dogs in Oxfordshire are among first to snap up the newly introduced ‘National Trust Pooch Passport’ at properties across the county.
Pets and their owners are being encouraged to explore the top National Trust places for dog days out, with the arrival of the passport.
Launched in partnership with natural pet food maker Forthglade, the Pooch Passport has been unveiled at 29 National Trust places across the south.
Greys Court near Henley is one of the participating properties in the scheme.
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The 29 places have been selected because they have been awarded a two pawprint or three pawprint rating, which means that they provide good or very good facilities for visiting dogs.
This may include dog-washing areas, drinking stations, dog zones in cafés, waste bins and downloadable walks for dog walkers.
Pawprint ratings can be found on property web pages and in the National Trust Handbook.
From September 1 until February 29 next year dogs who enjoy walks at participating properties can have their Pooch Passports stamped.
Once they have collected unique stamps from six different places, they’ll receive a special Forthglade treat. And if they visit 12 locations, they’ll receive a second Forthglade treat.
National Trust Dogs Welcome project manager Ceinwen Paynton said: “We’re delighted to be able to say ‘thank you’ to our dog-loving supporters in London and the South East with our Pooch Passport, developed in partnership with Forthglade.
“We know how much it means to people to be able to bring their dogs when they visit our places and not leave them home alone.
“Our paw print rating makes it easy to plan a visit with your dog, and the Pooch Passport provides the perfect reason to explore new places with them.
“However, we’re also aware that not everyone loves dogs.
“Our Pooch Passport includes Canine Code tips to help dogs and their owners behave responsibly and courteously, and the access information provided by the pawprint rating will be of help to all our visitors.”
Here are some suggestions for a 'paw-fect' day out at Greys Court with your dog:
Greys Court is a popular property for dogs and their owners to visit, offering peaceful walks and spectacular views of the Thames Valley. Sir Felix’s Gentle Walk is a particular favourite, taking in the parkland and spinney in around 40 minutes. Dogs are welcome in parts of the tea room, the large tea room courtyard, as well as the shop and wider gardens and parkland. We don’t allow paws in the house or the Cromwellian exhibition space, or the walled gardens or play area. For more information about where dogs can go at the places we look after, there’s a dedicated web article for dog owners on the website of each property.
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