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National Dog Survey
As a nation, our dogs are a big part of our lives. They bring joy to our best days and comfort to our hardest moments. This year’s National Dog Survey is all about that incredible bond and exploring what they truly mean to us.
We want to hear what makes your dog one of a kind, and all the ways they make your life better.
Have your say!
If you’re 18 or over, live in the UK, and have around 15 minutes to spare, you can support our four-legged friends by completing our survey. Even if you don’t have a dog, we want to know what our furry friends mean to you.
By taking this survey, I confirm that I’m happy to participate in this Dogs Trust research and I understand and agree to the information below.
Thanks to you, we've learnt a lot about the nation's dogs and where our help is needed most. Here's what we've done so far:
- Post-pandemic: Our surveys have tracked the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns on the nation’s dogs. Many ‘pandemic puppies’ missed out on crucial socialisation and as they’ve reached adulthood their humans have struggled to cope. We listened to these concerns and responded with a range of free help and advice to support owners.
- Cost-of-living: In 2023, around a fifth of survey takers were considering cheaper dog food. And 31% of owners who’d been to training classes were thinking of cutting back due to costs. Since then, we’ve donated one million doggy dinners through our foodbank partners, and offered discounted training classes for over 500 dogs.
- Dog behaviour: Our surveys have shown that many owners face behaviour issues with their pooches. Sadly, these issues can sometimes lead to the dog being given up. So, we created our free Behaviour Support Line to help. Since it began, we’ve given free advice and support to over 16,000 people and counting.
- Housing: In 2023, 25% of renting owners said they were denied housing because they had a dog. We listened and campaigned for change. In September 2024, the government announced the Renter’s Rights Bill. Currently in the process of becoming law in England, the bill will mean that landlords won’t be able to unreasonably refuse a private tenant's request to have a pet.
About the survey
Who is running the study?
Dogs Trust is the UK’s leading dog welfare and rehoming charity (Registered Charity Numbers: 1167663 & SC053144). This …
Who is sponsoring the survey?
In 2025, for the first time, People’s Postcode Lottery is happy to be the exclusive sponsor of our annual National Dog …
Who can complete the survey?
The National Dog Survey is open to anyone aged 18 or over who lives in the UK and wants to participate in Dogs Trust’s …
What’s in the survey?
The National Dog Survey asks all about what matters most to dog lovers and owners. The data we gather will help us …
What will happen to the information I give you?
The information you provide in the survey will be used for research purposes, including market research. Data used for …
How can I withdraw from this research?
You may stop answering questions at any time. Anonymous answers cannot be withdrawn as they cannot be identified. If …