Owners have practical access during the working day to a suitable place for a dog to relieve itself and stretch its legs, whether on site or within reasonable proximity to open space.
RDWS-01 · B: Welfare
B3. Relief and exercise
Owners have practical access during the working day to a suitable place for a dog to relieve itself and stretch its legs.
Standard Requirement
Owners have practical access during the working day to a suitable place for a dog to relieve itself and stretch its legs.
RDWS-01 B3 · Pass/fail. Fail this requirement and the outcome is Not Certified.
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Assessed under RDWS-CAF-01 (forthcoming)
Roch Interpretation
A dog cannot hold it for a nine-hour day. There has to be somewhere to go and the practical freedom to take it there.
Examples
Compliant
A green space is a short walk away and owners can step out to use it.
Not compliant
The office is in a sealed tower block with no accessible outdoor space and no allowance to leave.
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RDWS-01 · Last updated 2026-05-26