Welly and Tails

Welly and Tails Secure dog park in Penrith, Cumbria - Book Online | Play Agility Equipment | 2.5 acres | Reactive Dog Training Near Penrith, Cumbria.
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On the road between Ellonby and Blencow. Link to Google Maps Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/6amsrU7rps85KWjP7

When I first moved to Skelton, one of the annual important dates in the diary is the Skelton Show.And one of the things ...
05/07/2025

When I first moved to Skelton, one of the annual important dates in the diary is the Skelton Show.

And one of the things they do at the Skelton show is traditional Cumberland wrestling.

When I moved (not now 🙈) I weighed about 8 stone, was a nesh townie, and would probably fall over if a leaf landed on me.

I sarcastically told my husband I'd have a go entering the women's wrestling tournament at Skelton show which I thought was CLEARLY RIDICULOUS.

Not to my husband. He took it very seriously and started a long lecture about how strong the competitors were, how much training they had and how I was wholly unfit for this, and how he highly recommended I, who had never done anything like this, probably shouldn't enter a big wrestling championship in the new village I'd just moved to.

Like.... Yeh of course - the question is how could he possibly take me seriously, would he have just trotted along to the show with me if I'd insisted on actually entering?

Can't say he's not supportive 😂

Anyway, the point of the story is that Skelton show is on TODAY!

Me and one of the children (can't remember which one now there's two) went down first thing to drop our entries off (sadly not my return to Cumberland wrestling), and weather is looking good.

So get on down today if you're looking for something to do, there's dog classes and the husband will be assisting in the famed terrier racing (if anything it's worth it to watch him nearly get caught by a load of terriers).

At Hutton in the Forest

This was Archie and Ralph's first visit to Welly and Tails!Ralph gets a little nervous of other dogs so having a space t...
02/07/2025

This was Archie and Ralph's first visit to Welly and Tails!

Ralph gets a little nervous of other dogs so having a space to just run around with his bestie, Archie, without worrying about anyone else turning up, is so important ❤️

They're too cute 🥰

Fake it till you make it, George. No one will ever know 🤫😂
29/06/2025

Fake it till you make it, George. No one will ever know 🤫😂

Upcoming summer dog-friendly events in the Penrith area 🌞📅 Appleby Goes Mad for Dogs – Sat 28 JuneFun dog show & stalls ...
27/06/2025

Upcoming summer dog-friendly events in the Penrith area 🌞

📅 Appleby Goes Mad for Dogs – Sat 28 June
Fun dog show & stalls run by Eden Animal Rescue

📅 Alston Gala – Sat 28 June
Entertainment & fun dog show

📅 Ullswater Country Fair – Sun 29 June
Gun dog demo, companion dog show & terrier racing

📅 Keswick Scruffs – Sun 29 June
Annual fun dog show in Keswick

📅 Skelton Show – Sat 5 July
Agricultural show with dog show & terrier racing

📅 Rheged Forty Farms Fair – Sat 5 July
Outdoor food & crafts fair, dog-friendly

📅 Penrith Saturday Events (Stunt Bikes!) – Sat 5 July
Fun events & displays in Penrith town centre

📅 Penrith Agricultural Show – Sat 19 July
Livestock & fun dog show at Brougham Hall

📅 English National Sheepdog Trial – Sat 16 August
National sheepdog competition at Newton Rigg

📅 Patterdale Dog Day – Sat 23 August
Sheepdog trials & dog show

I design my own social media images but decided to ask ChatGPT to design one for about local upcoming events...It chose ...
27/06/2025

I design my own social media images but decided to ask ChatGPT to design one for about local upcoming events...

It chose the photos and design...

AI, you're going to take over the world one day, but it won't be today... 😂

On that note.... Here is the list I have of events nearby over the next month that are dog focused OR dog friendly.

Any I've missed for my list?

📅 Appleby Goes Mad for Dogs – Sat 28 Jun (Fun dog show + stalls & games)

📅 Keswick Scruffs Fun Dog Show – Sun 29 Jun

📅 Skelton Show – Sat 5 Jul (Country show with dog & livestock classes)

📅 Rheged Forty Farms Fair – Sat 5 Jul (Outdoor fair with crafts & local food. Outdoor areas dog friendly, not inside)

📅 Penrith Agricultural Show – Sat 19 Jul (Livestock + Fun Dog Show at Brougham Hall)

Yay! Finally got a photo of a collie sent in for my Collie Crescent sign!Although Collie Crescent is supposed to be the ...
24/06/2025

Yay! Finally got a photo of a collie sent in for my Collie Crescent sign!

Although Collie Crescent is supposed to be the sensible, gentrified street (as opposed to the nutters over at Spaniel Street or (worse) Cockapoo Close.

It's all Puppacinos and Sheep Yoga on Collie Crescent.

And hell-raiser Ted here is not really keeping up with the sensible neighbours as you can see 😂😂 Hope he doesn't get evicted!

Friend of the dog park, Orla, is hosting her own stall today raising money for Eden Animal Rescue at Skelton Village Hal...
21/06/2025

Friend of the dog park, Orla, is hosting her own stall today raising money for Eden Animal Rescue at Skelton Village Hall's table top sale.

In Skelton Village - CA11 9TE

If you're in the area pop down to support her 🙏

I don't shut the park when it's hot.I did do the first year we opened.But then...People got in touch and told me that co...
19/06/2025

I don't shut the park when it's hot.

I did do the first year we opened.

But then...

People got in touch and told me that coming to the park was a respite from the heat of their house and gardens in Penrith and Carlisle centre.

So now, I leave it to our clients to decide what's right FOR THEM.

People who are booking a secure dog field are usually sensible enough to know that it's not a day for running and over the top exercise during a heatwave (even a 'Cumbrian heatwave').

We have a 24 hour cancellation policy so people can check the weather and plan accordingly, but I'm more flexible during times like this (but remember when you cancel late you're taking a slot from someone who might really need it so please be respectful).

So that's why you won't see me posting that I've shut in case people wondered, it's not that I don't think about it, but I now leave it to our customers to choose what's best for them.

We've been in Keswick today and it was sweltering for me as Skelton is pretty cool and breezy compared to most places. Glad to be back home ❤️

I've decided we should change all street names to dog breeds. I'd love to live on Cockapoo Close ❤️
19/06/2025

I've decided we should change all street names to dog breeds. I'd love to live on Cockapoo Close ❤️

Nr Bassenthwaite
17/06/2025

Nr Bassenthwaite

What do you do if you've adopted a foreign rescue dog and want to return them?Or you secretly have those feelings and do...
17/06/2025

What do you do if you've adopted a foreign rescue dog and want to return them?

Or you secretly have those feelings and don't know what to do?

It's a really tough rollercoaster to go through, and something I've wanted to write about for a while as I often get asked about what happens when it goes wrong from foreign rescue dog adopters.

I used to volunteer for a foreign rescue dog helping with support and advice for adopters, so have seen it all. And I've been through it myself with my tricky dogs.

So I've put together an article about what to do, and things to look at before you decide to return your dog (but be aware, it's not fluffy reading - there are some HARD TRUTHS).

🥸Read it here: https://wellyandtails.co.uk/help-return-my-foreign-rescue-dog/

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Unnamed Road/between Ellonby And Blencow (what3words:///feasts. Touches. Thundered)
Carlisle
CA119SH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

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https://wellyandtails.co.uk/

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