Guides
Plain-language explainers about Hong Kong’s 2026 dog admission scheme — how it works, the rules for dog owners, and how to read a restaurant’s status on the map.
How Hong Kong’s 2026 Dog Admission Scheme Works
A plain-language explainer of the FEHD scheme that lets dogs into approved Hong Kong restaurants from 9 July 2026 — who can join, how the ballot worked, and what “approved” actually means.
Rules for Dog Owners at Pet-Friendly Restaurants
What you need to know before bringing your dog to an approved Hong Kong restaurant in 2026 — leash rules, which dogs are allowed, where your dog can sit, feeding, and cleaning up.
Allocated vs Waiting List: What a Restaurant’s Status Means
On this map each restaurant is marked “allocated” or “waiting list”. Here is what those FEHD ballot statuses mean and what they tell you about bringing your dog.
How to Choose the Right Dog-Friendly Restaurant
Not every approved restaurant suits every dog. Tips on space, seating, timing and temperament to pick a Hong Kong venue where your dog will be comfortable.
Dining Out With Your Dog for the First Time
A step-by-step guide to your dog’s first restaurant visit in Hong Kong — how to prepare, what to do during the meal, and how to keep it calm and positive.
What to Pack When Eating Out With Your Dog
A simple packing checklist for taking your dog to a Hong Kong restaurant — from a settle mat and water to waste bags and hot-weather essentials.
Dog-Friendly Dining Etiquette in Hong Kong
Beyond the official rules — the unwritten etiquette that keeps Hong Kong restaurants welcoming to dogs and their owners as the 2026 scheme begins.
Guide Dogs and Working Dogs: Always Welcome
Guide dogs and working dogs could already enter Hong Kong food premises before the 2026 scheme. Here is how their access differs from pet dogs under the new rules.
Dining With Your Dog at Shopping Malls
Many approved restaurants sit inside Hong Kong shopping malls — but a restaurant admitting dogs does not mean the mall does. How to plan a smooth mall visit with your dog.