Dog owners called to take part in Dogs Trust's National Dog survey

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and normally cares for around 14,000 dogs every year across its network of 21 rehoming centres in the UK.

In Salisbury, the rehoming centre is located in Newton Tony.

Dog owners are being asked their opinions of life with their four-legged friends (Image: Dogs Trust)

The results of the National Dogs Survey 2024 will be used by Dogs Trust to help shape the services and support offered by the charity to the nation’s dog owners.

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After the 2023 survey, the charity launched its Behaviour Support Line from insight produced by responses. The support line offers owners free expert advice and guidance

Last year, 244,478 owners completed the survey, providing insights on 348,533 dogs.

Owen Sharp, Chief Executive of Dogs Trust, said: “The National Dog Survey is the largest dog census in the UK, and around a quarter of a million owners responded last year.

"But, with over a third of UK households now owning a dog, we want to hear from even more this year so we can gain as many insights as possible about dog ownership in the UK, helping us to shape our support for dog owners and improve dog welfare.   

“Dogs Trust has been around for over 130 years and in that time so much has changed when it comes to dog ownership. The insights gained from this year’s survey will ensure Dogs Trust can continue to adapt the way we support dogs and their owners, helping them to live the best lives possible together.”   

The results of last year’s survey also confirmed the much-reported pandemic puppy boom, with a significant rise in the number of one and two year old dogs compared to the years prior to the Covid pandemic.

The survey is running until June 14, and can be completed online at www.dogstrust.org.uk/dog-survey-24.