Lets Play Dog Walking Field

03/01/2024

XL Bully / dogs of 'type' at the field.

Exempted 'dogs of type', are VERY WELCOME at our dog walking field. As the field is hired for sole use of the hirer it is classed as a 'private' space; therefore you are able to exercise your dog unmuzzled and off lead if you deem it safe to do so.

We do however have to take some additional precautions to ensure everyone is covered by insurance and we stay within the law. If you would like to book the field for your dog just fill in the form on the link below and email us a copy of your insurance. We will then send you a link so you can book :)

Form to request a booking link for an exempted dog:
https://forms.gle/cG7iSciHjs3MX4LZA

02/11/2023

Summer is certainly behind us! 😭

Sadly opening hours have shortened for the dark nights 😕 We are now open from 7am until 5.30pm but this will change as the nights drawn in.

Please remember that if you are booking a late slot it may still be dark if we have a dreary day - you MUST bring a good torch that allows you to see your dogs clearly!

Weather is unpredictable so over winter you can reschedule your appointment up to 2 hours before your booked time. You can do this from your confirmation email.

(Beautiful rainbow caught by one of our walkers who braved the weather yesterday!!

15/03/2023

RESCUE DOGS...... Have you rehomed a dog from a rescue in the past two years? - if so please take part in this research - this is going to give us so much more understanding of the best way to help them settle into their new homes 🐾
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My name is Bethany Moyer. I am recruiting participants for my thesis project on rescue dog behaviour and welfare for my PhD.
Your participation will involve an online interview on the time period after adopting your dog from a rescue shelter. You will be asked to talk about your relationship with your dog, your dog’s behaviour, and reflect on the early days and weeks after adopting your dog. The interview should take around 30-60 mins and is completely voluntary. Participants must be over the age of 18, residing in the United Kingdom, and the primary caretaker of a dog that was adopted or fostered from an animal rescue or rehoming organisation. For the purpose of this study, I am looking for people who have owned their pet for a minimum of three months, but not more than two years. Ethics reference UoL2023_12690. If you would like to take part, please click on the following link
https://lincoln.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/dog-adoption-study
Thank you!
University of Lincoln Ethics reference: UoL2023_12690

Online survey BOS

08/03/2023

Snow is falling … all around …. 😂
If you have booked the paddock for today and don’t want to venture out you can reschedule from your booking email - if you’re out of time to do that let me know and I’ll move it for you 🙂

11/08/2022

☀️☀️☀️PADDOCK CLOSED☀️☀️☀️

Temperatures are due to soar again over the next few days and forecast to be over 30 degrees during the most of the day :( As a result the paddock is closed between 10.30am and 5.30pm until Sunday this week (14th Aug).
If you want an early or late one though we've extended it to 6am and 9pm!

Please keep you and your pups safe and cool 🐾

30/07/2022

FREE hours up for grabs !!!
Make sure you post photos on the original post for them to count ! 🐾😊

WOOOOOW!

To celebrate our 1000 likes we are having an August giveaway!

We have SIX prizes up for grabs!!

⭐ four free hours in our private dog walking field
⭐ a free agility or hoopers 121 for you and a friend
⭐ a free scentwork 121 for you and a friend

One of the free hours in the dog walking field will be given away EVERY SUNDAY through August.

How to win!!!

⭐ Like and share our page to be entered into a weekly draw for a free hour in the dog walking field.

⭐ Post a photo in the comments of your dogs favourite FREE enrichment activity (leave your expensive toys on the shelf!!) for the 121s.

Field winners will be tagged every Sunday through August.

Enrichment photo winners will be tagged on the 31st August, extra credit for originality!

We can't wait to see your dogs having fun!

*Disclaimer* all prizes must be claimed by the end of 2022.

10/07/2022

PADDOCK OPEN UNTIL 9pm for the next few days to give people a bit more opportunity for a cooler evening walk. It is going to be super hot again today and the next couple of days 😳 please be careful with your pups if you’re out. Try and wait until it’s cooler in the evening or keep them In the shade - balls def off limits for the next few days 🐾💕

16/06/2022

☀️IT’S GOING TO BE HOT! ☀️

Today and tomorrow are forecast to be super hot, if you are bringing your dog to the paddock please be super careful. The paddock is open until 9pm today and tomorrow in case you want a cool evening walk !

The water butt is full so that’s plenty of water - offer it often and please make sure you turn the tap off fully!

Maybe leave the balls at home and encourage some exploring of the long grassy areas where the dogs will be a little cooler, and give them plenty of time in the shade.

Obviously …. ❌ NO dogs to be left in vehicles - AT ALL ❌

Puppies, elderly dogs and brachycephalic breeds such as boxers, pugs and Frenchies are more at risk of heat stroke. Extra care should be taken with these dogs.

Please have fun but most of all take care of your pups!! 🐾💕

29/05/2022

Happy dogs 🐾😍

17/04/2022

Happy Easter to all the paddock dogs

05/04/2022

Last chance for Agility or Hoopers!! 🐾
We are starting a new intake for agility and hoopers later this week - there are a couple of place still available if you want to give it a go! Click here to book .....
https://letsplaydogtraining.as.me/beginnersagilityandhoopers
- booking closes tomorrow (Weds 6th)

If you've not heard of hoopers its a great activity, similar to agility but with less physical stress so great for younger dogs and oldies who can't do agility. You don't need any experience at all for either, you do need a sense of humour and dog though! 😂

Dogs do need to be ok around other dogs for these classes... if you have a reactive dog but would still like to give it a go we do offer private sessions - send us a message if you'd like to know more :)

07/03/2022

So, the boys an I took some time out to meet up with friends today. We went to The_Whole_Yard dog park just outside of Talgarth - we had an absolute blast ! 🙂 It really is a fabulous place for both 4 pawed🐾 and 2 legged children!! Beautiful wooded areas with lots of sniffs and a place for them to have a paddle too (the 4 pawed ones that is!). It’s well worth a visit if you want ta day out a bit further afield…. We also had a lovely lunch in the Honey cafe at Bronllys too !!

05/02/2022

Poo Post!! 🐾💩
We are SO pleased that the field is being enjoyed by so many dogs, it is lovely to watch them having fun, enjoying a run and being safe 💕
HOWEVER I am sad to say that a few are spoiling it for the many.... 😕 I am finding a VAST number of poo's that have not been picked up and to make matters worse several people have messaged to let me know that they too have run out of poo bags picking up after other peoples. I am giving the benefit of the doubt for now and assuming this is due to people not watching their dogs carefully enough, rather than not bothering to clear up. Not only is this unpleasant its also a heath concern for people and other dogs. The poo bin in by the gate for poo bags, but if you have any other rubbish please take it home, including chewed up toys and especially CIGARETTE ENDS!!

PLEASE make sure you watch your dog carefully and clear up after yourself and your dog while at the paddock and keep a nice space for all :)

Thank you all, and especially to those of you who help to keep our space clean and tidy for everyone :)

25/12/2021

Happy Christmas everyone and their dogs ! 🤶🎄🎁🐶🐾

01/11/2021

Its that time of year again! 💥💥 Fireworks night 💥💥 is on Friday this week so the Paddock will be closing early Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week. Stay safe everyone and keep your puppies close by 🐾🐾

🐾🎊🎉💥FIREWORKS💥🎉🎊🐾

The countdown is on to what for most dogs in the scariest time of the year :( Fireworks night is on a Friday this year so the weekend will likely be a busy one for the unpredictable bangs and flashes. If your dog is worried by fireworks or if its your puppies first fireworks night, there are things you can do that might help. Have a read through the tips below and if you are really worried about how its going to go I'd really encourage you to see your vet, they may be able to help.

Preparation BEFORE the night:

Make routine changes BEFORE fireworks night. Suddenly changing routines on the night can cause stress in itself.

Check your microchip details are up to date – just in case!

Move your evening walk to before dark. Or walk in the morning /daytime and do a quick toilet walk in the evening before providing some puzzle toys / enrichment in the evening instead.

Practice calm activities. Don’t be tempted to try and tire your dog out with high energy walks/runs/play sessions before fireworks. This will fill their brain with chemicals that will make it more difficult for them to feel calm. Encourage sniffing on their walks instead, try throwing some treats in the grass for them to find.

Provide things to lick sniff or chew in the evening. Likimats, Kongs, Chews, Bones will all help to lower their arousal and chill them out.

Provide a safe place for them to hide away from noises and people if they want to – allow them the choice to use it or not; introduce it before fireworks night – don’t shut them in.

IF your dog enjoys a calming massage spend some time doing this with them as part of your nightly routine. Make the end of the massage session positively by giving a chew or likimat when you’ve finished.

If you know that your dog is super scared make an appointment to see your vet. Medications have improved a lot in recent years and are not just sedatives, they can actually change the activity in the brain to help them feel less fearful.

On the night:

If its your puppies first fireworks night or if you know your dog is going to be stressed about fireworks don’t leave them alone.

If your dog is scared it is ABSOLUTLY FINE to comfort them. But allow them to tell you what interactions with you they want. Let your dog know that they can come to you for reassurance if they want to - Again allow them CHOICE.

Don’t hug or restrain them. When frightened they will want to know that they can move if they need to – trying to hug or restrain them may make them frustrated, even if they really love this interaction normally – you may put yourself at risk of being bitten.

Offer the massage / calming activities that you have practiced through the days before and allow them to choose if they want them or not. If they are too frightened they physically may not be able to eat or settle so refrain from overtly encouraging or trying bribing them with food.

Do all the practical things you can to minimize the disturbance. such as:
Play continuous white noise
Have the TV / Radio on quite loud – remember there will be gaps in TV noise, for example when scenes change or people stop talking – while noise in the background can help to minimize the effect of silent gaps.
Music with a regular beat can help to distract from the bangs
Close the curtains.
Keep your dog in the room that is further away from the noise (make sure they’re used to it before hand).

If you absolutely HAVE to take your dog into the garden make sure they are securely attached to a lead and go with them. Even if your garden is secure and dog would never normally escape. Dogs that are suddenly startled can do incredible things when the feel they need to bolt.

If you dog loves the car and settles well in it It may help to take them for an evening drive into the countryside –you might even get to watch some fireworks from a distance too! Keep the radio on to muffle the noises. NOTE: be extremely careful when taking your dog out to the car – make sure they are well secured with a lead and avoid taking them out if fireworks are already going off.

There are ALWAYS posts about dogs who are lost on fireworks night - please don't make it one of yours this year 💕

Good luck and stay safe everyone 🐾🐾

20/10/2021

So we've been open a month 🎈🎊🎉 that went quick!! So many lovely dogs 🐾🐾 (and people obviously 🙈🤣)! Lots of lovely comments and reviews - thank you so much everyone, they are all very much appreciated 😍 Here are a few of the beautiful photos that people have kindly shared - love seeing them so please keep sharing!!
We've learned a lot this first month ( not least of all that its not easy getting rid of large amounts of dog poo 😳🙈🤣 ) but one thing that has changed for now is that you can re-schedule your appointment up to an hour before your time slot - with the weather turning for winter it;s not so easy to plan and the last week for sure has been pretty awful on times!! I will be monitoring how it goes and if we find that slots are being 'blocked' it will go back to the 24 hrs notice, but for now hope it helps you all enjoy the paddock as best as we can through winter - and keep fingers crossed as are planning a bit of shelter out there soon too!!

06/10/2021

It’s a beautiful morning for a walk !!

05/10/2021

LOST !! Nellie lost her owners while playing in the paddock 😢 she is drying off, having a warm and staying safe in the office, hoping that they will come back and claim her !!