Dog owners across Sussex invited to take part in major new nationwide survey

By Sol Buckner
Published 16th Sep 2021, 16:12 BST
Updated 17th Sep 2021, 13:34 BST
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The Dogs Trust in Sussex is asking owners to take part in a new survey to help the nation's 12.5 million canine companions

The National Dog Survey, launched by Dogs Trust, will help the charity better understand the UK’s pooch population and the part dogs play in their owners’ lives, shaping the support it offers to dogs and their families.

Helen Webster, assistant manager at Dogs Trust Shoreham, said: “Through this survey we want to learn as much as possible about dog ownership to inform what we do to improve dog welfare and support dog owners.

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“Dogs Trust has been around for 130 years and in that time so much has changed when it comes to dogs being at the heart of our family.

The survey could help dogs like Charlie currently waiting to be adopted at the Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre in ShorehamThe survey could help dogs like Charlie currently waiting to be adopted at the Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre in Shoreham
The survey could help dogs like Charlie currently waiting to be adopted at the Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre in Shoreham

“This is the first time we have carried out a survey of this kind and we want to hear from dog owners as well as people who don’t currently have a dog but have lived with one in the past.

“By gathering as much information as we can, we will be able to help people and dogs live the best lives possible together.”

The online survey asks dog owners about everything from how their dog behaves and what training they do with their four-legged friend, to questions about their relationship such as do they celebrate their dog’s birthday and do they tell them they love them.

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