Research Featured Canine Cuisine: The World's Twenty Best Dog Food Menus A guide to the world's top twenty best hotel dog food menus, from fine dining to organic gourmet dishes and everyday staples, the founder of Roch takes a look at some of his favourite hotel canine menus from around the world.
Research The Cleaning Fee Myth: What Housekeepers Really Think About Dogs Roch Dog surveyed 120 housekeepers across hotels of varying quality and star rating as part of our research into pet fee structures across more than 3,000 hotels in 50+ countries. The question we asked them was simple, does a dog staying in the room create significantly more cleaning work?
Research The Rise of Smart Pet Tech: How Collars, Beds, and Litter Boxes Are Changing Pet Care Pet tech is reshaping how owners and veterinarians approach animal wellness and longevity by enabling more personalized care and offering earlier insights into potential health concerns.
Research The 76% Return Rate: Why Dog Owners Are the Most Loyal Hotel Guests on Earth The industry spends a fortune on points and tiers to push repeat bookings past 40%. Dog friendly hotels hit 76% with no loyalty programme at all. Once a dog owner finds a hotel that genuinely welcomes their dog, they do not gamble on the unknown again. Here is what that loyalty is worth.
Research The Stay In Effect: Why Dog Friendly Hotels Capture More Revenue Per Guest Let the dog into the bar and the guest stays downstairs, ordering drinks, dinner and the spa. Confine it to the room and they take their money down the street. We call it the Stay In Effect, and it is why genuinely dog friendly hotels capture far more revenue per guest than those who keep dogs out.
Standards Dog Friendly Workplace: Where Dogs Are Welcomed and Everyone Is Protected For twenty two years there was no standard for dogs at work, so "dog friendly office" became a claim nobody ever had to prove. The Dog Friendly Workplace Standard sets out what a workplace must actually do to welcome dogs properly, and how it protects the colleagues who cannot share a room with one.
Investigation The Pet Friendly Lie: How to Spot Fake Pet Friendly Hotels If you have ever tried to travel with a cat or a dog before, you already know the sinking feeling. You spend hours online, check the pet friendly filter on booking platform, find a property and book a stay. Only after checking in do you realize the pet-friendly was nothing more than a marketing lie.
Standards Welcomed, Not Permitted: The Standard For Where Dogs Live One of the biggest reasons dogs lose their homes is a family forced to move who cannot find a place that will take them. "Pet friendly" promises everything and means nothing. The Dog Friendly Residence Standard sets out what a home must really do to welcome a dog, not just put up with one.
Research Leashed by the Lease: The Transparency Gap in Rental Housing As corporate consolidation reshapes the rental market, 'pet-friendly' policies become increasingly opaque and unstable.
Indy the Dog Wins Horror Category at 2026 Astra Awards Indy the Dog, star of "Good Boy," just made history as the first canine to receive a major film acting award.
Research The Business Case for Dog-Friendly Hospitality: Generate 28% More Annual Revenue Dog-friendly hotels generate $750K-$4M more revenue annually through 20% higher occupancy, 30% increased spending, and exceptional guest loyalty.
Research Exploring the Ethics of AI Robot Dogs and Their Impact on Innovation Once designed as toys, AI robot dogs now appear in hospitals, nursing homes, and police departments, raising questions about their role in society, the ethics of their use, and the responsibilities we bear toward the AI companions we create.
Research The Woman Who Made Her Dog a Millionaire Leona Helmsley’s decision to leave her dog, Trouble, $12 million drew legal challenges, media scrutiny, and lasting debate about her legacy.
Research Charles Schulz: The Cartoonist Who Helped Spark a Service Dog Movement Charles Schulz didn’t just create Snoopy; he helped shape one of America’s leading service dog organizations — a legacy his family proudly carries forward.
Research Tiki the Foster Dog: How Fostering Changed One Dog’s Life (And Why He’s Not Alone) Tiki’s viral fame is more than just a feel-good story; it's a case study in the transformative power of foster care, digital storytelling, and community-driven animal advocacy.
Research How Zoning Laws Shape the Lives of Shelter Dogs Zoning laws shape our communities, but their impact on animals is often overlooked. This piece explores how land use affects shelters, green space, and canine welfare, revealing how policy can help or hinder compassion.
Research Can We Extend Our Dogs' Lives? This Biotech Startup Thinks So! Biotech startup Loyal is pioneering an anti-aging pill to extend our dogs' healthspan. This isn't just about more years, but better years. Could a new era of proactive, preventative canine wellness almost be upon us?
Research Thermal Visionaries: How Drones are Revolutionizing Lost Dog Rescue These cutting-edge eyes in the sky pierce darkness and dense landscapes to bring our four-legged friends home and transform despair into heartwarming reunions.
Research What 'Dog Songs' Tells Us About Love, Loss, and Loyalty To Mary Oliver, the unleashed dog is a kind of poetry.
Research How Buttons Are Altering Our Communication With Dogs Play? Treat? Existential crisis? Dogs are using buttons to tell us what’s really on their minds.
Research Emilie Louise Gossiaux's Incredible Ode to Her Guide Dog Gossiaux's "Other-Worlding" installation explores the art of interspecies connection and moving as one.
Research World’s Oldest Dog, Bobi, Stripped of His Title: Bluey Reinstated This article delves into the growing scrutiny of canine longevity claims, the evolving verification process for world records, and some darling super senior dogs that have defied the odds worldwide.
Research Dogs React to Oscar-Winning Animated Film 'Flow' "Flow" has not only captivated human audiences but sparked curiosity about how our four-legged friends perceive such visual media.
Research The World's Best Dog-Friendly Hotels In 2025 Welcome to the world’s best hotels—each rigorously certified using our comprehensive certification process. These A+ ranking hotels are the highest-ranking hotels in our dog-friendly hotel directory and set the global standard for excellence in canine hospitality and inclusivity by any measure.
Research Hotels That Give The Words Pet-Friendly a Bad Name Many hotels claim to be pet-friendly but impose harsh restrictions, excessive fees, while offering dog owners nothing in return. Here’s a look at the worst offenders we have come across who are giving the term pet-friendly a bad name.
