British Dog Fields

19/06/2025

https://britishdogfields.com/should-i-close-my-dog-field-in-hot-weather/

Most fields stay open unless there’s a Met Office health alert, but just because you can stay open doesn’t always mean you should.

19/06/2025

If you're new to dog field ownership and this is your first toasty spot, please take a read of the article below. By now, we sincerely hope that all dog fields in the UK are at the very least operating very restricted opening hours. We know many of your have closed altogether.

- You can't rely on customers self-managing
- People can't be expected to understand the conditions at your specific field
- You have a legal duty of care to your customers
- By now, you may well be in breach of your insurance obligations

And if that information doesn't make you reflect and adjust your operations, nothing will!

(Please note, this image does not include Welsh data).



https://britishdogfields.com/should-i-close-my-dog-field-in-hot-weather/

26/04/2025

Lots of folks are growing concerned that their area is simply swamped with dog fields - and I wanted to reassure dog field operators - if you're doing a good job with your field and your customer service, you have nothing to worry about and why we don't necessarily thing that more fields means more choice....Have a read : https://britishdogfields.com/why-more-dog-fields-doesnt-always-mean-better-choice/

30/03/2025

Open Days this week at the new dog field at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

A new dog field for Leamington Spa

29/09/2024

The first British Dog Field of the Year - Congratulations Scentral Bark!

Hanging up the plaque!

28/09/2024

If you're thinking about setting up a dog field and you want a few tips to get you started - you might find these useful....

Setting up a dog field is easy if you know what you’re doing. If you haven’t done it before you can make some expensive mistakes.

27/06/2024

If you think Biodiversity Net Gain has been a little overwhelming (or deliberately shrouded in mystery if you prefer) for professionals, try being an independent land owner trying make a few quid from a simple diversification! We've worked with our planning partners to pull back the curtains a bit and try to make sense of BNG for dog field owners. Any questions, drop us a message.

https://britishdogfields.com/a-guide-to-biodiversity-net-gain-and-dog-fields/

24/06/2024

Exciting start to the week! The 5 panellists are 3/4 of the way through reviewing the short list of contenders for Dog Field of the Year! We've handed over the responsibility to 5 highly qualified individuals who have files of first hand information, photos, videos and links so they can consider each field through their own unique lens!

The disciplines they represent are:

- Veterinary Surgeon
- Behaviourist
- Fencing Specialist
- Rescue Centre Personnel
- Farm Manager

Once their independent reports are back, we will convene so they can present their final decisions and announcements will be made!

16/04/2024

This is an example of a well-intentioned but useless/ damaging instruction (see below). This is a 1 hour session and advertised as such - no buffer.

What is sounds like you're saying to me is - "It's really important that you only disturb reactive dogs and their owners for 5 minutes - no more".

This field has a waiting area in full view of the entire field - there's no escaping someone who has arrived early. It's a shame because it's advertised as suitable for reactive dogs when in all honesty, it's not at all.

If you're a field owner unsure of whether to put in a buffer, please consider it and if you have time, read this... https://britishdogfields.com/what-is-a-buffer-and-why-do-you-need-one/

02/04/2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO Kilrenny Kanines for topping the Tayside Central and Fife Dog Field of the year contest - runners up were Pawmill Dog Park and Fife Secure Dog Park! Well done all - now onto the finals where Kilrenny will be considered for the main title and Fife Secure Dog Park will be included in the All Weather class!

18/03/2024

Let's stop using the word 'Discrimination' to label fields that don't or can't allow banned breads and control order dogs. If you use language like 'We don't discriminate against...' - it's just as bad as labelling your fellow dog field owners as those who do.

This is a very small industry and casting 'indiscriminate' judgement on the people you're in the trenches with is not a good look.

You might not realise this is how it comes across (maybe you do and it's very intentional) but some softer more positive language might soften the divide that has opened up between dog field owners in recent months. You never know when you might need to stick together with a united front.

18/02/2024

Updating your field information!

For those of you who don't know, about a year ago we added a function to the website where you can update or add your dog field listing - all you need to do is click the link and it'll guide you though. You can add features, photos, video and correct any mistakes or outdated information (we're all human!). The form then goes to our long-suffering Dog Fields Support Manager (some of you have met her by email!) who has the task of verifying and processing all the updates. Please bear with us, as it can take a little time.

Independently listing each secure dog field in the UK is a huge job! County by county we research and list […]