Fuller’s launches Insta competition Pup in a Pub

08-Jul-2022 - Last updated on 08-Jul-2022 at 09:41 GMT

Competing canines: Customers encouraged to post Insta photos of dogs in Fuller's pubs

London-based pubco Fuller’s has launched Pup in a Pub- an Instagram competition encouraging customers to share photos of their dogs in a Fuller’s pub.

The winner will receive dinner and bed & breakfast for them and their furry friend at one of the firm’s dog-friendly hotels.

Fuller’s marketing director Jane Jones said: “Dogs are part of the family – so why should they miss out on a visit to the pub?

“We have a number of dog friendly pubs and hotels – where four-legged companions can feel as comfortable as their owners. With water, treats and even toys in some pubs, dogs are sure to become regulars at their local pet friendly Fuller’s pub.”

To enter the competition, users should post an Instagram photo of their dog in a Fuller’s pub and tag @Fuller’s. All entries will be automatically added to the draw and the winner will be picked at random. The competition is running until Thursday 14 July.

Waggy tails

The company operates 26 dog-friendly hotels which have food and water bools in rooms as well as a blanket and doggy treats. Among these are the Fisherman’s Haunt, Christchurch, Dorset, the Half Moon, Herne Hill, south London and the Head of the River, Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Dogs are held with special regard in the pub sector, and the Great British Pub Awards nominates the ‘Best Pub for Dogs’ each year.

Last year, Peak District pub the Flying Childers Inn took home the award. Dog beer, handmade butter treats and dog food are just a few canine-themed items offered in the pub’s porch shop and online site.

A paw-fect pub

Richard Wood, who owns the Matlock-based pub with wife Sophie, said the pair look after dogs as they would customers, as it was “important to take good care of animals.”

Wood describes his pub as “a very doggy pub”, estimating a footfall, or paw-fall, of around 30 to 40 dogs per day.

He said: “There’s a lot of dog walkers that come in, so there's a lot of dogs about, which has been great. It means they can socialise, and it's good for younger dogs to mingle with other dogs.

“[…] We tend to get the smaller ones in, and then the great big hounds, they tend to stay outside. There's always space for them somewhere.”