Launceston Dog Walking Field

15/10/2025

I have received a complaint today about someone/people grooming their dog(s) at the field. I have been sent a video and message which shows a large amount of fur at the field this morning.

This is not the first time this has happened and I would insist that users DO NOT groom their dogs whilst using the facility as other dogs can potentially pick up the fur and the excerpt below from Google explains why it shouldn't be done because of risks involved.

"You should not groom a dog at a dog field due to the presence of external parasites, and the lack of a controlled environment for sensitive tasks like bathing or clipping. Grooming also creates a mess..
Parasites: A dog's coat provides a barrier against external parasites like fleas and ticks. Shaving or even brushing can release these parasites, which can then transmit diseases more easily to other dogs using the field.
Hygiene: Fur left behind after grooming can accumulate and become unsightly, and it can be a source of parasites or other allergens for other dogs in the field.
Chemicals: Using products like flea and tick treatments in a public area may lead to chemical contamination, which could be a risk to other animals in the field.
In summary, it is best to groom your dog at home or in a professional grooming salon. A dog field is not the right place for grooming because it can expose your dog and others to a number of risks, from injuries and parasites to sun exposure and potential disease transmission."

Thank you...

Alan

13/10/2025

Hi Doggie people, just to let you know I have changed the gate code this evening.

Please look out for your reminder emails which will have the new code.

Thank you for your support of our field.

Alan

25/09/2025

We are having work done to clean out the ditch around the outside of the field. We had hoped to finish today but are unable to get it all done. This means that work will have to continue tomorrow. If anyone has the field booked tomorrow whose dog/s may be affected by the noise or sight of the digger working we would suggest rearranging the booking which can be done through the customer panel on the website.
Apologies for any inconvenience.

07/09/2025

Hi, just to let you know we have changed the gate code tonight so look out for your reminder emails!

Disappointed too after the last message that once again we had to repair holes tonight and picked up a fair amount of poo....you have been warned!

04/09/2025

Sorry to have to need to say this but we are increasingly annoyed by the amount of dog mess we and other well behaved owners are having to pick up at the field.
Also we are repeatedly having to fill holes that dogs have made, one of our terms and conditions is that dogs should be stopped from digging and that holes be reported if you can't stop your dog.
We have held the price for use of the field to the same amount ever since we opened and we know that has been appreciated by our customers.
However, if the misuse of the facility continues then we will have to consider increasing the price to pay for the cost of installation of CCTV to catch the offenders.
If you don't want this to happen please, please pick up after your dogs and stop them digging!
Help us to help you....Thank you.

29/08/2025

We have taken the decision to postpone tomorrow's Dog Show, due to the weather forecast.
We will try to find another date to rearrange it.

I will shortly remove the reserved times from the booking system for tomorrow so that normal bookings can be made.

26/08/2025

Not long to go now! Our Dog Show is this Saturday! List of classes below:

🐶🤩

1. Best Rescue.
2. Prettiest bitch over 12 months old.
3. Most handsome dog over 12 months old.
4. Waggiest Tail.
5. Best Junior Handler.
6. Best Trick.
7. Cutest Puppy under 12 months old.
8. Golden oldie dog or bitch 8 years old or over.
9. Ball and Spoon Race.
10. Best 6 Legs.
11. Dog the judge wants to take home.
12. Best In Show.

05/08/2025

Here’s a list of all the classes at our dog show this year 🐶🤩

1. Best Rescue.
2. Prettiest bitch over 12 months old.
3. Most handsome dog over 12 months old.
4. Waggiest Tail.
5. Best Junior Handler.
6. Best Trick.
7. Cutest Puppy under 12 months old.
8. Golden oldie dog or bitch 8 years old or over.
9. Ball and Spoon Race.
10. Best 6 Legs.
11. Dog the judge wants to take home.
12. Best In Show.

A reminder that years Dog Show will be held on Saturday 30th August! 🐶
We would love for you to join us, but in the meantime why not give our Dog Walking Field a try, book online - https://launcestondogwalkingfield.co.uk/book-field/

03/08/2025

A reminder that years Dog Show will be held on Saturday 30th August! 🐶
We would love for you to join us, but in the meantime why not give our Dog Walking Field a try, book online - https://launcestondogwalkingfield.co.uk/book-field/

29/07/2025

Just when you think you can't be surprised...why would you cover your dog poo with stones? Do you not think we mow the grass and the stones will damage the mower blades? Please use a poo bag and put it in the bin provided.....Rant over!😟

19/05/2025

Good evening, after a little bit of an issue with our field gate lock this morning, we have replaced it with a new one, so I have also changed the code this evening so please look out for your reminder emails which will have the new code.

As the evenings have pulled out even further I have also opened up the 8pm to 9pm slot for booking for any of you who would like to take a late trip to the field.

As always thank you for supporting our field.

30/03/2025

As the clocks changed last night we have added an extra hour to our booking schedule opening up 7pm to 8pm as from tomorrow.