Britain's dog owners invited to apply for the nation's most paw-some new job

There’s a new vacancy in town – and this time, man’s best friend is the ‘paw-fect’ candidate for the job. 

Vintage Inns is on the hunt for Britain's most qualified dog to take on the very important role of 'Chief Doggie Treat Tester' - a newly created vacancy to support the launch of the Canine Menu at its venues nationwide. 

The country pub chain is inviting dog owners across the UK to put their pooch forward for the chance to be officially appointed to coveted role, with applications now open via the Vintage Inns website: https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/caninemenu#/

Dog owners are being encouraged to share a photo of their canine companion and a brief 50-100 word submission explaining why their dog is ‘best in show’ when it comes to putting their taste buds to the test. 

A shortlist of the most promising applicants set to be selected by an expert judging panel from Vintage Inns and Canine Menu, with three regional finalists set to face the ultimate test: a public vote on Vintage Inns’ Instagram and Facebook pages.

And there’s plenty at stake for the successful applicant. The winning dog will be officially crowned Vintage Inns’ Chief Doggie Treat Tester for an entire year, securing a VIP prize package worth wagging their tail over. Their new role will come with a professional photoshoot with their owner, including a printed photograph to keep, a £100 Vintage Inns gift card and a hamper packed full of delicious Canine Menu treats, worth £100.

The judging panel will be looking for more than just a love of licking the bowl clean. Applicants will be assessed on their treat-testing skills, personality, application and camera-ready credentials – because the successful candidate will need to be ready for their new role both on and off the lead.

'Finding Britain's Chief Doggie Treat Tester is certainly not a job we recruit for everyday!', says Linda Elliott, Operations Director at Vintage Inns. 

'We’re delighted to be partnering with Canine Menu to bring the range to Vintage Inns pubs up and down the country. We know that for many of our guests, their dogs are an important part of the family, so we wanted to create something that means they don’t have to miss out when enjoying a meal or drink together.' 

'The Chief Doggie Treat Tester competition is a fun way to celebrate the launch and find a four-legged expert who can help us put the menu through its paces.'

So, whether your dog has a nose for the finest flavours or were born for the spotlight, it could be time to put their skills to the test.

Applications for Vintage Inns’ Chief Doggie Treat Tester are now open at https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/caninemenu#/ with the competition closing at midnight on Monday 26th October 2026.

Britain’s dogs, start preparing your CVs – the nation’s most important canine job awaits...