Yora Vandenhaute
Five years ago, in 2020, I launched Les Chis, a high-end brand featuring stylish accessories for small dogs. That adventure began from a very personal story: I wanted only the best for my Chihuahua Dobby, but I couldn't find what I was looking for anywhere. So I started designing myself – and it grew into a brand that still stands for quality, style, and love for dogs today.
Now it's time for a new chapter: Winston Welcome. This project also arose from something I personally missed. My biggest hobby is dining out. 😉 With four dogs at home, it regularly happens that one of them comes along when we want to grab a drink or meal. But the same question kept arising: are dogs actually welcome here?
Restaurants often don't clearly mention this on their websites, leaving you to guess or even face disappointment at the door. From that gap grew the idea for Winston Welcome: a platform you can think of as the Tripadvisor for dog owners. Every restaurant on the site is by definition dog-friendly, so you and your four-legged friend can enjoy your outing worry-free.
Guide for dog owners
My big wish now is that Winston Welcome continues to grow and becomes an essential guide for dog owners worldwide. A place where you always know for certain that you're welcome together – making life with your dog just that little bit easier and more enjoyable.
