Most Dog Friendly Town 2026 - Vote Lymington!
Lymington has been entered in a competition to find the country's most Dog Friendly town. Vote today!
About New Forest Dog
We began in May 2001. After Foot and Mouth was over, most restrictions were lifted. But dogs were still required to be kept on leads across the New Forest. A group got together to restore the 'privilege' to walk freely. In return we'd promote responsible walking and dog welfare with partners. The New Forest Dog Owners Group was born, and those remain our core principles today.
NFDOG
Is the ONLY group that speaks up for Forest dog walkers
NFDOG
Has a fast response Lost Dog service across social media and our very own app
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Works with other stakeholders in planning for the future of the New Forest
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Successfully negotiated a code of conduct enshrining our traditional freedoms that were threatened
Benefits of membership
Join NFDOG for just £12.00 per year
Add as many family members at the same address as you like for just £6 extra per year
'Bark!' Bi-annual Full Colour Magazine packed with articles, tips and advice
Benefit from exclusive partner offers in our Ambassador scheme - included as part of your membership!
NFDOG mobile phone app to assist lost dogs and other valuable information including first aid
Help protect freedoms to walk freely in the New Forest National Park
A friendly committee who you can meet at many New Forest events as well as our AGM
Latest Articles
Barking for business – vote for Lymington’s dog friendly bid
Make Lymington the most dog friendly town
For the last few months we’ve been working on the first phase of an access programme, persuading businesses, pubs and restaurants to allow dogs in. We’ve produced a door and window sticker so the scheme gains recognition.We started in Lymington and to raise the profile are bidding to have the town voted the most dog-friendly in Britain. The national competition is run by Dogfriendly Britain who invite local people and visitors to vote for their favourite doggy town. Votes can be registered at www.n…
6 August 2026
Tougher laws to protect livestock from dogs
Emphasis on keeping control of dogs at all times
23 March 2026
Dogs mean business!
Encouraging businesses such as shops and pubs to be dog-friendly
4 February 2026