Let Dogs In

The full case, in one document.

Behind this campaign is a serious piece of work. We've put the whole argument to Canada's policy makers in a white paper: the law as it stands, the evidence for change, and a ready-made safety standard, the Dog Friendly Barcode, that health inspectors can actually approve. No hand-waving, no exaggeration, no hyperbole, just the case laid out plainly.

Let Dogs In, The Roch Society

What's Inside

White Paper

Let Dogs In

The case for welcoming dogs into Canada's no-kitchen bars. PDF.
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The Legal Reality

Ontario wrote indoor dogs into law in 2019. British Columbia approved a variance. A Calgary taproom has done it safely for years.

The Demand

7.2 million dogs in Canadian homes. 62% of owners find dog-friendly spots hard to come by. 57% say they would go out more.

The Economics

Welcoming dogs extends dwell time and lifts the tab. Longer stays, higher spend, stronger loyalty: the same story from every operator.

The Safety Case

Every concern about dogs indoors is addressed here. Contamination, allergens, liability, worker safety: each answered in plain, practical terms.

The Dog Friendly Barcode

The standard bars adopt before displaying the Let Dogs In mark. Written so any health authority can read it and approve against it.

The Recommendations

The specific change we are asking each province to make, matched to the legal mechanism that already exists in that jurisdiction.

Read It, Then Act on It

The paper makes the case. The petition makes it happen. Add your name and help take this to the people who can change the law.

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