No Dogs Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign clearly prohibits dogs from entering or remaining in an area where their presence poses a hygiene, safety, or public nuisance risk.

Also commonly referred to as a No Dogs Allowed sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: No Dogs
Sign type: Prohibition Sign safety sign
Colour: Red and white
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: Food retail premises, children’s play areas, outdoor dining areas, indoor shopping centres
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP048

Where Should a No Dogs Sign Be Used?
Food retail premises, children’s play areas, outdoor dining areas, indoor shopping centres

Which Material Should I Choose?
Aluminium Composite: Best for permanent indoor or outdoor signage and locations requiring a rigid, durable sign.
Correx: A lightweight, economical option for temporary or shorter-term signage.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Best for application directly to smooth, clean surfaces such as doors, panels and equipment housings.

Why this sign: A No Dogs sign should be displayed at entrances or within areas where dogs are not permitted, such as food preparation or serving environments, public recreation spaces with hygiene restrictions, or sites where animals may cause disturbance or harm. It helps operators comply with food hygiene regulations and manage public liability by giving clear, unambiguous notice to owners before entry.

Compliance note: In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. This sign is suitable for use as part of a workplace safety-signage system where identified by that risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a No Dogs sign mean?
A No Dogs sign instructs visitors that dogs are not permitted in the area where the sign is posted.

Where should a No Dogs sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near food retail premises, children’s play areas, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a No Dogs sign a prohibition sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the red and white prohibition sign-format design. In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment.

What is the difference between “No Dogs” and “No Dogs Allowed”?
They communicate the same instruction. “No Dogs Allowed” is also commonly used for this type of sign.

Which material should I choose?
See the material guide above — Aluminium Composite for permanent/outdoor use, Correx for temporary signage, and Self-Adhesive Vinyl for direct application to smooth surfaces.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Aluminium Composite and Self-Adhesive Vinyl are suitable for outdoor use. Correx is best suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use, as extended exposure to the elements can affect its lifespan.

What sizes are available?
Available in 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm.