This could be the 'paw-fect' job for dogs and their owners who love to travel.
Canine Cottages, who specialise in dog-friendly holidays, are looking for 10 special Canine Critics from around the country to join their team, including one from the North East.
Successful applicants will act as the company’s paws on the ground, responsible for reviewing cottage holidays, getting involved on their social channels and sniffing out the very best adventures across the UK.
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It is the fourth year the competition has been running. In its debut year, Canine Critics received just over 7,000 applications, while in 2020, there were more than 60,000.
Last year's winners from the North East were Lunar, Summer, Nancy and Ethel, a pack of adopted Lurchers who love to travel.
The rewards for becoming a Canine Critic include each lucky pup receiving a £1,000 voucher for a cottage holiday and a doggy bag full of treats.
In addition, the successful dogs will be celebrated on the Canine Cottages website and appear regularly across the company’s social media channels.
Potential Canine Critics will need a little help from their faithful humans when applying.
However, the application process is extremely simple and involves little more than uploading a favourite snap and completing the short online form.
This year, Ali Taylor, Battersea's Head of Canine Behaviour and star of ITV’s Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs will be joining the panel to judge the rescue category.
Canine Cottages PR & Communications Manager, Shannon Keary said: “Canine Critics 2020 was just the light-hearted fun we all needed, and it’s been a pleasure to send so many beautiful pups on their holidays this year to explore what the UK has to offer.
"Although the judging process is never easy, the last litter of Critics have been wonderful, and we’ve all got to know and love each of them.
"This year, we’re recruiting another 10 four-legged friends to join our pack and explore with their humans, giving their paw of approval to our canine-friendly properties.”
Full details can be found on the Canine Cottages website and you do not need to have travelled with Canine Cottages previously to apply. Previous applicants may also enter.
