Four Legged Guests is a UK guide to pet-friendly travel — places to stay, places to walk, gear that works, and the practical rules of moving around with a dog. This page sets out the editorial commitments behind what we publish.

If you spot something inaccurate, out of date, or unclear, please tell us. Contact details are at the bottom of this page.

Topics are chosen based on what UK dog owners are searching for — destinations, accommodation, gear and travel-mode questions — rather than on what advertisers or affiliate programmes are paying out. We do not accept paid placements, sponsored posts, or guest contributions that influence editorial decisions.

Where a topic has a commercial angle ("best dog crate", "dog-friendly hotels in Cornwall"), we cover it because the underlying buyer or trip question is real and recurring, not because of revenue potential. Where a topic has no commercial angle but is genuinely useful ("Highway Code rules on travelling with a dog", "first-aid for kennel cough"), we cover that too.

Our research draws on four main sources:

We do not visit every accommodation or beach we recommend. Where we describe a venue, we are reporting what the venue's own published information says, supplemented by aggregated reviews and, where available, recent operator updates. Phrases like "based on the operator's listing" or "according to recent visitor reviews" are honest framings — phrases like "we stayed here last summer" would not be, and you will not find them in our editorial content.

Every claim of fact — a price range, a regulation, a manufacturer spec, an accommodation policy — is sourced before we publish. Where pricing or policies change frequently (energy tariffs, train operator dog rules, accommodation rates), we hedge with "as of the time of writing", note typical ranges rather than fixed figures, and link to the operator's own page so readers can verify current information.

We avoid fabricated statistics. If we do not have data, we say so — either omitting the section or describing what is known qualitatively ("most retailers stock this in two sizes" is honest; "7 out of 10 owners prefer this size" is not, unless we can cite the survey).

If a reader flags an error, we investigate within five working days. Material corrections — where the original claim was wrong rather than just outdated — are noted on the page with an updated-date and a short note about what changed. Routine refreshes (a new product enters a buying guide, a venue updates its policy, a regulation changes) do not get a correction note but do get an updated-date.

We do not silently delete content. If a piece becomes outdated to the point where it is misleading, we either rewrite it or unpublish it with a brief explanation.

We use affiliate links to fund the site. When we link to a product or accommodation booking, we may earn a small commission if you buy or book — at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not affect what we recommend or how we describe a product's strengths and weaknesses. Our affiliate disclosure sets out the programmes we participate in.

We do not accept gifts, free stays, or product samples in return for coverage. Where a product is widely available and we discuss it, we are describing what is publicly known — not what a brand wanted us to say.

We use AI tools in our editorial workflow for research synthesis, drafting and lint checks. Every piece is reviewed editorially before publication. Our AI use disclosure sets out exactly how we use these tools and the boundaries we apply.

To flag an error, suggest a correction, or ask about editorial policy, use the contact page. We aim to respond within five working days.