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Ian Barnes
Bio :
I’m Ian, dog owner and founder of MyPAWfectPlace, an IT professional who loves the outdoors and believes we shouldn’t have to leave our dogs behind or rely on guesswork when planning a day out.
I explore the UK with my dog, checking details that matter, like off-lead walks or whether a cafe welcomes dogs inside or only allows them outside. Each guide uses first-hand experience or carefully verified research, so you can plan with confidence.
My background in IT means I naturally focus on accuracy, structure, and keeping information up to date — not just publishing and forgetting. I regularly revise listings for changes in access, facilities, and dog policies.
My aim is simple: to help you find places where you and your dog are truly welcome, without the uncertainty.
I explore the UK with my dog, checking details that matter, like off-lead walks or whether a cafe welcomes dogs inside or only allows them outside. Each guide uses first-hand experience or carefully verified research, so you can plan with confidence.
My background in IT means I naturally focus on accuracy, structure, and keeping information up to date — not just publishing and forgetting. I regularly revise listings for changes in access, facilities, and dog policies.
My aim is simple: to help you find places where you and your dog are truly welcome, without the uncertainty.
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Posts
Three Must-Visit Places for Dogs in the Peak District
You visit the Peak District for spectacular walking country, but some spots feel especially magical when explored with a dog. This article highlights three standout…
A Reflection on 2025 — What We’ve Built Together
As the year comes to a close, I’ve found myself reflecting on 2025 with a sense of pride, resembling the satisfaction you feel after a…
My Best Dog-Friendly Spots in the Chilterns
This is not a complete Chilterns dog walkers guide, but a quick article based on where I live, right on the Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire border,…
Why Your PAWprints Matter
Some walks stay with you longer than others, not necessarily because they take a whole day or cover many miles, but due to small moments,…
The Real Rules of Dog-Friendly Travel in the UK
Travelling around the UK with a dog sounds simple, and sometimes it is. But if you’ve ever stood at the edge of a beach squinting…
Why I Built MyPAWfectPlace: A Dog Owner’s Guide That Grew from Real Life
I can still remember the early days of travelling around the UK with my dog. We’d set off full of hope, only to arrive somewhere…
Why Haven Holiday Parks Are PAWfect for a Dog-Friendly Break
If you’re anything like me, leaving your dog behind when you go away doesn’t sit right with you. Our pups are part of the family,…
The MyPAWfectPlace Dog Code
The Forest Dog Code by Forestry England is really just a clear, kind way of sharing outdoor spaces so everyone – dogs, wildlife and people…
A Weekend in Elmer with My Dog – Sea, Air, Sand and Cake
If you’ve never been to Elmer, it’s a quiet little seaside village, alongside Middleton-on-Sea on the West Sussex coast, tucked between Bognor Regis and Littlehampton….
UK Beach Summer Dog Restrictions are Ending
Here’s What it Means for You and Your Dog As the summer season comes to a close and kids go back to school, many dog…