The Field Inverness

18/12/2024

Dear Diggy Dog,

We were wondering if you noticed we have a HUGE sandpit?

We put it in especially for dogs who love to dig while getting their groove on. It's important to us that we offer as many safe activities as we can.

25/11/2024

We've found some gloves left at The Field (and a load of Ninja Poo 💩).

Drop us a message if the gloves are yours

20/11/2024

TODAY AVAILABILITY - 12 NOON

HIT BOOK NOW TO SECURE YOUR SNOW ZOOMIES

11/10/2024

💩 💩💩 Ninja Poo Post 💩💩💩

The clearest indication to us that temperatures are tailing off, the weather is wetter, and daylights decreasing is the number of Ninja poo's lying in wait increases exponentially.

We don't mean one or two hiding in a tuft of longer grass either: the carpark, the sandpit, and even right next to the bin - I mean really?!?!?

We have provided poo bags every few fence panels all the way around The Field, even got them in bright orange so they stand out, and we've provided two bright red bins so you don't need to take anything home - what else can we do to encourage you to clean up after your pups?

All ideas welcome!

To get us started, I'll go first...

If you have one dog on a playdate, you pick up at least one poo during your visit - it doesn't need to be your dogs poo if you've lost it but just PAY IT FORWARD for the person who is gonna find yours in the future.

If you have 2 dogs, pick up at least 2 Ninja poo's and so on.

It's not complicated... it's Ninja Poo Math, who knows, it may also be very demure 😉

Every year, we increase the number of winter maintenance bookings, which means fewer daylight bookings for the pups and people who really need our safe space and that simply sucks.

23/09/2024

Inverness Cathedral, dedicated to St. Andrew are holding a pet remembrance service on Sunday, 06 October, at 4pm, at Inverness Cathedral.

Rev Katrina would like to invite you and your pets along to this short service where the animals will receive a blessing and there will also be a time of remembrance for pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge.

This is a very personal choice, and if it's not for you then please respond with a heart or a hug anyway - kindness heals no matter how it arrives 💖

And, if you want to share a photo of your Rainbow Bridge Pupstars below, with that one story that makes you giggle every time, then we'd love to know more.

20/09/2024

Autumn is sneaking in and so are the conkers!

It's that time of year when we need to remind you all to keep pups on lead in the carpark. We have a conker tree over hanging the back fence and conkers are not good for pups. The Field itself is conker free!

We are clearing them out during maintenance appointments but mother nature always has the last giggle.

If you're a conkers fan, please take some home during your playdate, mind to keep them away from pups.

40 ways to use conkers in the home - featuring conker crafts, conker recipes, and practical uses for conkers.

11/09/2024

TODAY 12 Noon and 14:15 AVAILABLE

Hit book now to secure!

11/08/2024

Appointment available 1.15 today.

07/08/2024

LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY - 12 NOON TODAY!!!

HIT BOOK NOW TO SECURE

06/08/2024

Did you notice the new phrase on the text messages? "Please don't be more than 5 minutes early."

We get you're eager beavers and can't wait to get crackin' with your playdates, and we love that you love coming to us because you feel safe and secure. You can relax those shoulders, ground yourself in nature (behind our Alcatraz fence), and simply breathe.

We've purposefully built in a 15-minute buffer to give everyone maximum peace. Arrive 5 minutes early to open gates, change shoes, etc, 60 minutes of playfulness and presence, 5 minutes to change shoes back and exit. There should be 5 minutes of blank space between every appointment. We've chosen to offer less bookings in a day so that our customers (the pups!) have more playtime and leave stress free.

You showing up more than 5 minutes early is intimidating. We know that's not your intention. However, it is the reaction created. We own the place and have experienced this feeling of unease being watched for 45 minutes!

If you arrive early, adopt the approach of 'out of sight, out of mind'.

Please don't send our pups home with stressed out humans. It's not fair.

04/08/2024

***TODAY AT 13:15 AVAILABILE***

Last minute playdate just become available

Hit book now to secure!

12/06/2024

This Sunday morning, Chantal of CMH Photo is in The Field Invrrness doing professional photoshoots!

Perfect opportunity to create some lasting memories and update the photos in the house. The buttercups flowers are in full bloom, ready for that perfect spring shot.

She only has a few spaces left, so don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity and click the link below to book with Chantal directly

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/EL68VtE36uCZwMCT/

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Sunday, 16th June at The Field Inverness
25 min slots
9.30, 10, 10.30, 11, 11.30, 12, 12.30
£65 per slot, up to 2 dogs included
5 digital photos included

Just send me a message with your preferred time and we get you booked in.
Pictured are just some of the wonderful dogs I got to meet last year 😍
There are only 7 slots, grab them while you can 😀
Oh and since its a secure area, this is a great opportunity for those that may not let their dog off lead anywhere else 😀

14/05/2024

10.45 today

14/03/2024

Quick reminder to "be punctual but not early" for playdates.

We know you're trying to make the most of your playdates, especially those chasing daylight as the days stretch. The lure of walking in daylight after work is enticing!

We're getting more feedback that the next folk due in are showing up super early and it's not fair.

They've paid for their anxiety free 60 minutes the same as you and we've built in a 15 minutes buffer to ensure your paths and pups never cross. I'm not sure what else we can do - suggestions welcome.

If you arrive early, please find a safe waiting place away from the main gate to allow others to finish up guilt and anxiety free 💜

06/03/2024

Have you lost some cash recently?

We've had some money handed in. If you think it's yours let us know the amount and we can get it reunited.

If no word, we'll donate it to Munlochy Animal Aid

29/02/2024

BANNED BREED UPDATE

As lovers of all dog breeds (and an owner of 1.5 Staffordshire Bull Terriers), we don’t necessarily agree with blanket banned breed legislation.

However, as business owners wanting to be able to support all dogs, regardless of breed and background, we need to fall in line for our own insurance so that we can continue to offer owners and pups a safe place to be outdoors which to us is the most important aspect.

Many of the banned breeds terms and conditions should already legally be in place for the dog and others are mirrored in our existing standard terms and conditions so they shouldn’t come as a surprise.

Points 10 and 11 are the main changes, and it’s a hark back to the Covid mixing homes criteria. In essence, if you mix homes then the lead and muzzle MUST stay on the banned breeds, and it needs its own 1:1 adult handler.

We understand this is a hard pill to swallow, but for us to continue being able to offer you a safe outdoor space to let them run free unmuzzled then we need to ask you to follow this rule, no exceptions. Please help us to keep this space open to others in the same predicament as you.

Banned breed additional Terms and Conditions

We are covered by our insurance providers to hire our private and secure area, The Field Inverness, for banned breeds on the following basis:

The dog meets all legal requirements:

1. The dog is registered with the index of exempted dog (IED). A copy of the life certificate must be provided to us in the event of a claim.

2. The relevant public liability insurance is in place for the dog. A copy of this certificate must be provided to us in the event of a claim.

3. The dog is Neutered – in line with Government Rules

4. The dog is Micro Chipped – also in line with Government Rules

The Field meets all requirements:

5. The Field is private property with no public access passing through providing you’ve locked both gates – this is in the standard terms and conditions (S.T&C’s) already.

6. The Field is securely fenced so the dog cannot escape – check you are confident that our fence line is proper for your dog prior to unleading and unmuzzling them as per S.T&C’s

7. The dog is kept on a lead and muzzled until the smaller Field gate is locked when entering the field. All dogs should be onlead in the carpark anyway as per S.T&C’s.

8. The dog is put back on a lead and muzzled before opening the smaller Field gate to leave the field. Again, all dogs should be onlead in the carpark anyway as per S.T&C’s

9. You can remove the lead and muzzle once inside the secured field – once all the gates are locked and you’re confident about the fence lines as per S.T&C’s

Who be joining the banned breed:

10. If the household has more than one dog, they can come to The Field together as long as they have a minimum of one adult handler. All dogs leads and muzzles can be removed once in The Field including the banned breed.

11. If there are dogs from different households, the banned breed will need to remain muzzled and on a lead at all times with a 1:1 adult handler. The other dogs need a separate adult handler.