Absolutely phenomenal secure dog fields. I've yet to find one with facilities like it. We've been exploring all the locations over this spring and I've been impressed across the board. They all have extremely adequate shelters with a bench inside. Nice and deep so the wind and rain aren't an issue. They are also on a bark substance which means the shelters won't get muddy and churned up with use. (So important in Scotland). Just outside of the shelters and also on bark chips, you'll find a picnic table (great for sunny days) and a sensory garden with dog safe plants that are safe for a wee nibble and a small sand pit for digging. Scent is a primary sense for dogs so this is a great touch. From the bark area you'll find an inner gate to the fields themselves. All have been a wonderful size for a run around, training session or having fun on the obstacles. With the obstacles you'll find something suitable for all sizes of dog. The obstacles themselves are also on a bark substrate to prevent frequent use in inclement weather churning up the field. Very much a dog play park vibe as the rest of the field is grass. Obviously grass has the potential to get muddy it would be unreasonable to expect otherwise but thus far every field I've been to has been clean of poop and the grass itself seems to have good drainage and be very well maintained. Another bonus is you can take multiple dogs for the initial price (up to 6 I think) then a small added price for above that many. Perfect for smaller breed meet ups, dog birthday parties or just having fun with friends and their dogs. I'm so impressed I'll be looking at interest for organising my own meet up with breed friends. My dog is the largest toy breed and he has a knack for finding escape points on his perimeter runs in dog fields. Thus far all extended plans of world domination have been foiled in every field so I'm confident to reccomend to small breed owners. On your fist visit you may think you'll need more than one 30 min slot, however if you're having lots of fun over obstacles that's very unlikely as they engage the brain and lesser used muscles. I'd advise to stick with the 30 mins. You can always increase your time if needed on a subsequent visit after monitoring your individual dogs recovery time once home (they'll hide how tired they are while having fun and trying...
ย ย ย Read moreFantastic dog fields with some great extra features over other local dog fields.
I would like to see more information on the website about the suitability of the two fields for reactive dogs. The two fields are separated by a reasonable distance - about 20m at a guess. This is close enough to bother some dogs - we've been barked at/ stared at by dogs in the other field during both visits which worried my anxious guy a bit. A visual barrier on one of the fences would sort this - it wouldn't need to go the full height so the lovely view could be maintained.
People walk along the fence of the Clyde field to get access to the river, many of them carrying fishing gear/ other equipment. This was not OK for my stranger reactive guy, so I think we'll stick to Newton field in the future. (EDIT: very happy to see this information has been added to...
ย ย ย Read moreTook the dog. Took the kids. Took the kids' electric scooters. Released them all into the wild like a nature documentary gone rogue. The dog lost the plot immediatelyโzoomies activated. The kids decided they were professional dog trainers (age 7 and 9, zero qualifications), yelling things like โSIT!โ and โSTAY!โ at animals who absolutely did not sign up for this. I think our dog actually laughed. Meanwhile, the scooters turned the park into a scene from Fast & Furious: Toddler Drift. At one point, I wasnโt sure who was walking who, but everyone was smiling and no one cried. The place is totally fenced, so you can actually relax for five minutes while everyone else loses their minds. Pure joy, a bit of chaos and totally worth the money. Weโll be...
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