Dog Farm Certification

Specialized farms for holidays with dogs

Discover the advantages of the "dog-friendly farm" certification for your holiday with your four-legged friend and for a holiday farm itself. What makes a farm specializing in dog-friendly holidays stand out? What are the criteria, the inspections, and the benefits? You'll find all the answers here.

What are the advantages of a "dog farm"?

A farm's dog-friendly approach is crucial for certification as a dog-friendly farm. This distinction is particularly appropriate when four-legged friends are welcomed just as warmly as their humans and the farm has the necessary facilities. Ample space for running and playing, bowls, and comfortable resting areas are basic requirements for this certification. Furthermore, the dog-friendly atmosphere and the understanding of the needs of both dogs and their owners make the dog-friendly farm unique compared to other farms.

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The bauernhofurlaub.info dog-friendly farm certificate

Criteria for the "Dog Farm" certificate

Dogs welcome

Dogs are expressly welcome on the farm and are treated as valued guests. A dog-friendly atmosphere is palpable.

Opportunities

The yard offers ample space and exercise opportunities so your four-legged friend can really let loose and move around.

Equipment available

Food bowls and comfortable resting places or dog cushions are of course available, at least upon request.

dog-friendly environment

The area surrounding the farm is perfect for walks and outings with your dog. A relaxed atmosphere is paramount.

The dog-friendly farm boasts an atmosphere where both people and their pets feel completely at ease. From the warm welcome for your four-legged friend to a relaxing holiday together in the countryside, guests experience genuine dog-friendliness here. Whether it's large meadows for romping around or cozy retreats for your loyal companion, everyone enjoys a relaxing holiday. The requirements for the dog-friendly farm certification include:

Dogs are expressly welcome on the farm and are treated as full guests. A dog-friendly attitude is palpable.
The yard offers ample opportunities for free running and exercise, so your dog can move around and let off steam.
Food bowls and comfortable resting places or dog cushions are available, or at least they will gladly be provided upon request.
The area surrounding the farm is ideal for walks and outings with dogs. A relaxed coexistence between people and animals is paramount.

Furthermore, all certified holiday farms must operate an active, organic, or sustainable agricultural program . Numerous negative reviews can also preclude certification, especially if they contradict the certification criteria.

The certification is valid for 24 months .

What controls are in place?

Information from the farms

Accurate information about the holiday farms on bauernhofurlaub.info.

editorial control

Review by the bauernhofurlaub.info editorial team through research.

extended control

Random visits to the farms and evaluation of guest reviews.

To ensure the accuracy of the information and a high level of certification quality, there is a multi-stage verification process. This process is as follows:

Confirmation of the truthful information by the host in the system.
Submissions are checked by the editorial team of bauernhofurlaub.info.
Upon successful completion of the test, the certificate will be awarded (online and by post).
Random on-site checks by the editorial team of bauernhofurlaub.info.
Evaluation of guest reviews on bauernhofurlaub.info.

Should a subsequent inspection by our team reveal that the criteria for being classified as a dog-friendly farm are not met, the certification will be revoked immediately. In the event of numerous negative reviews for a farm, an on-site inspection will be conducted, which may include a " mystery guest " visit.

How can my farm become a dog farm?

A Premium PLUS listing is required for the certification application. This can be booked directly through the system. Afterwards, all data necessary for both the listing on bauernhofurlaub.info and the certification process must be entered in the administration area . The system then confirms the accuracy of all data entered . The bauernhofurlaub.info editorial team will then review the application within two business days. If the required criteria for dog-friendly farm certification are met, the farm will receive the award on bauernhofurlaub.info as well as the certification package.

Certified dog farms offer the following advantages:

The certificate is displayed on bauernhofurlaub.info by means of an award on the farm's page .
Listing on a dedicated search page for dog farms .
Award on all search pages, immediately visible via graphic.
Premium PLUS gives you priority ranking on all search pages.
Award as a graphic file in multiple versions for display on the website as well as on all channels of the certified farm.
Presentation on the social media channels of bauernhofurlaub.info (Instagram, Facebook, Facebook group and Pinterest).
Certification package by post: high-quality wooden sign in A4 format, certificate and dog farm sticker.