Dodside Dog Runs

11/08/2024

Training day for Matt. This is a rather complicated lawnmower.
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28/07/2024

I was out with the tractor to get the entrance tracks tidied up now I’ve read the instructions and got it adjusted correctly.

Much neater and easier to keep that way. All ready for what looks like a beautiful day.

25/07/2024

The little tractor that could!
It’s slower, but the new mower is much better.
Water filled, grass cut, and looking fabulous again.

Grass cutting can now happen far more regularly I’m not spending more time repairing than working.

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24/07/2024

At last I have solved my mechanical woes.
A brand new dinky toy of a tractor and a new mower attachment. All I need to do now is learn how to use it properly.

Todays lesson: take off the mower, swap the pallets forks for the bucket, take the bowser out and refill the water, then swap back to the mower.

Best bit is the flashing beacon!

I can give up my gym membership!

10/07/2024

Good morning and aren’t we having a fabulous summer?

Grass cutting has become challenging not least because my wee red tractor broke. The good news is I’ve invested in a nice new wee blue one which arrives in 10 days and it has a mower attachment that means I can cut wet grass!

Don’t worry, I’ll be leaving those interesting edges for the sniffers!

21/05/2024

And that’s this months grass cut done before the weather breaks.
I like to let some of grow wild, but it does look nice and neat.

Libby Run suffered badly 3 years ago when it was very dry, and busy, but it’s recovered at last.

All open, drool fuel is filled up, and ready for fun.

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21/05/2024

Maintenance update:
Much delayed grass cutting will be happening this afternoon from 5.30pm so, unfortunately the Runs will be partially closed for safety reasons

Back to normal tomorrow.

Thanks

15/05/2024

An utterly perfect evening. Warm with a cooling breeze, ground in perfect condition, geese calling, just right for dogs ready to run.
Open until 9pm

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27/04/2024

An absolutely perfect day at Dodside.
Sunny spells, light refreshing wind, lush views.
There’s even a new tap on the drool fuel in Harry’s Run!
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24/03/2024

Early start on a beautiful morning.

Drool fuel refilled, ready for another busy day.

Plenty of slots left - I mean, why would you not want to come up, and maybe bring a dog or 3?

25/02/2024

This afternoons private event has been postponed last minute so normal opening hours it is.
Bookings can be made all day, and it’s a lovely one up here.

02/02/2024

We have News!
You may have met her, you’ve certainly heard from her, but my daughter Kez of Dodside Doggy Daycare is joining the family Dogrun business as well.

Her main duties will include telling me, her ancient parent, what I’m doing wrong on the Socials and taking them over, and generally learning how to run the business.

Mostly it means another dog obsessed, friendly face at your favourite dog walking fields.

And Saffron, she will be very Spaniel about it.

31/01/2024

Saffron says
“Not a day for Dodside? You can book weeks in advance and reschedule up to 2.5 hours ahead”

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23/01/2024

For those wondering if there are any slots available this week, yes there are but book early, people, beat the rush

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22/01/2024

Wow!!!! What a wild night up at Dodside HQ. Powercut, Windows feeling like they’d blow in, debris everywhere.

The cats are supervising the clear up from my bedroom window, but even though the sheds shifted the fences are still in perfect condition.

My weather station recorded wind gusts of over 80mph before half of it disappeared towards Neilston, or Oban 😆

You can mark me safe, and now washed and fed, from storm Isha.

10/01/2024

What other Daycare has over half an acre of garden and woodland for all day adventuring? Dodside Doggy Daycare that's who.
Last minute, occasional, and regular slots are available, and if you need (or will need) home boarding then please get in touch with Kez Dover to chat through what you need.
I'll not tease you with the idea that when it's quiet, and I like the dogs, they all end up in front of the fire in my living room for my cats to stare at with disdain.

18/12/2023

Dodside’s Xmas and New Year opening hours:

Open all day every day … every single day …. The Big Field is open to all customers from 22nd Dec to 8th January as well.

Our Doggy Daycare is also open with a few spaces still available for Xmas Day itself!

Best book early to get your ideal slots

02/12/2023

There’s a good couple of inches of snow, perfect for the snow dogs and snow people alike.
Roads are clear and it’s going to be a great weekend.

17/11/2023

The holidays are nearly upon us and the Runs’ opening hours are:
6am to 9pm every day including The Big Field from:

23rd December to 7th January 2024 inclusive.

Slots for Xmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Ne’erday are already starting to get booked up so don’t delay.

11/11/2023

What an amazing day!
Cold but sunny, not a cloud in the sky. Dodside has been busy and tomorrow is looking good as well.

Book early to get your slots

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03/11/2023

Bonfire night events start tonight and the Runs are open until very late.
I’m charging as usual but ALL proceeds will go to local dog rescue charities.

01/11/2023

Dodside Doggy Daycare is keeping me company at Dodside HQ.

When Kez offers daycare what she often means is lying around on the sofa in front of a fire, and using the dogs for heating.

Of course I’m not sharing of the doggos, of course not. Nope not me, and there’s no evidence I am 😉😉

31/10/2023

Remember Buddy? Well, great news, he’s found a fab new forever home. Even better it seems he found it through all the wonderful people who follow Dodside Dogruns and shared the posts.

Hopefully I’ll get to see him here with his new family.

28/10/2023

23/10/2023

Dogs.
Be more dog.

My dog has a routine, and this has to happen a few times a week. She demands it! No matter how cold or even how warm! ...

21/10/2023

The evening slots for Bonfire night 2023 are now available.

I’ve decided to charge the usual £6 per slot with all proceeds being shared between several local dog charities.

They run on Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, and Sunday 5th from around 6pm to around 10.45pm

20/10/2023

It’s wild out there, long ears flapping in the wind, noses twitching at the smells carried from long distances (hmmm, the chippy at Mearns cross is open early).
There’s much running and playing, with Olly & Cookie (my cats) watching with disdain from behind double glazing (crazy, not stupid, they claim)

As me if the many amazing things about Dodside is how quickly the ground drains. The bogs stay boggy but don’t get boggier either.

It’s mild, very windy, but doggy paradise as ever.

19/10/2023

Storm? What storm?
Aye, it’s been blowing a hoolie, and the rain has been horizontal at times but surely that’s normal for Glasgow in October?

The weather is looking drier over the next 3 or 4 days, just don’t bring an umbrella 😆