How TailBlazr is Boosting UK Hospitality by Connecting Dog Owners with Businesses

The UK hospitality industry is facing some of its toughest challenges in recent years. Rising costs due to energy bills, food prices, and increases in national insurance – all combined with shifts in consumer spending – have put enormous pressure on pubs, cafés, restaurants, and many other venues across the country.

These establishments are more than just businesses—they are community hubs, places where people come together, and crucial employers in towns and cities across the UK.

At TailBlazr, we recognise the importance of these spaces, and we want to do our part to help. Our mission is simple: to connect dog owners with dog friendly venues. By helping more people discover dog friendly venues, this allows them to support local hospitality businesses.

Helping Businesses Reach More Customers

One of the biggest challenges facing hospitality businesses right now is footfall. With the cost of living crisis still affecting consumer spending, many people are cutting back on dining out and socialising. However, for dog owners, having the ability to bring their pets along can be a deciding factor in whether they visit a venue at all.

Research shows that dog-friendly venues can increase their customer base by up to 50% by welcoming pet owners, according to Pet Business World. The UK has a thriving pet-loving community, with an estimated 13 million dogs in the country. More and more, people want to include their pets in their social lives—whether that’s enjoying a meal, grabbing a coffee, or heading out for a weekend getaway.

By making it easier for dog parents to discover venues that welcome them and their four-legged companions, TailBlazr is actively driving more customers to businesses. Whether it’s a pub looking to bring in more regulars, a café hoping to stand out in a competitive market, or a hotel wanting to attract weekend visitors, we are helping to connect them with a highly engaged and loyal audience.

Strengthening Community Connections

Hospitality venues have long been at the heart of their communities, providing spaces where people can come together and socialise. When businesses welcome dog owners, they help foster even stronger community bonds.

Dog-friendly establishments naturally encourage more social interactions—dog owners love to chat with each other, and many build friendships in these spaces. This sense of community can lead to repeat business, stronger local loyalty, and a more vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. By encouraging more businesses to embrace pet-friendly policies, we’re helping create spaces where people and their pets feel truly welcome.

TailBlazr continues to advocate for businesses, where appropriate, to adopt dog friendly policies. We also believe in building communities by hosting local events throughout the country, such as group walks or socialisation opportunities, where we partner with businesses.

Free Support for Dog Friendly Hospitality Businesses

We know that marketing budgets are tight right now, which is why we offer businesses a free listing on TailBlazr. We want to help great dog friendly businesses get discovered by dog owners.

By simply having your business listed on TailBlazr, even if the listing hasn’t been claimed, you gain valuable exposure to thousands of dog owners actively looking for places to visit throughout the country.

TailBlazr offers a whole host of tools to help a business connect with dog owners. Business owners can claim their business listing for FREE, allowing them to gain verified status, edit their page, respond to reviews, and receive messages from customers.

For those looking to go the extra mile, we also offer some paid services such as dog friendly window stickers and the ability to boost your listing on TailBlazr with a promotion.

Doing Our Bit to Help

At TailBlazr, we are passionate about supporting the UK hospitality industry in a way that benefits everyone—businesses, communities, and dog owners alike. By connecting people to welcoming venues, we’re not only helping businesses survive these challenging times, but ensuring they continue to thrive for years to come.

We believe that small changes, like embracing dog-friendly policies and making it easier for dog parents to find welcoming spaces, can have a big impact. That’s why we’re committed to doing our part—helping hospitality venues get the footfall they need while giving dog owners more opportunities to explore the UK with their best friends by their side.

If you own or run a hospitality business and want to reach more customers, join us by claiming your business listing or adding it if it’s not already listed!