Why we are not a dog park !!
At Happy Hounds we prefer to see ourselves as an enrichment park.
Traditionally dog parks are generally Off-lead areas which offer a community space where people can socialise and Watch their dogs at play.
Notoriously, dog parks can be filled with risk of physical injury, illness, contribution to both frustration- and fear-based dog reactivity, loss of faith in handler, and more.
That’s not to say all dog parks are unsuitable but Many professional trainers don't recommend the use of traditional dog parks that allow free play without any form of Guidance or structure.
In the UK - “dog parks” are more typically known as secure private hire fields, where you can find various types of enrichment activities and amenities designed to keep dogs mentally and physically stimulated.
These features aim to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for dogs to play, and expend energy.
Enrichment items may include:
1. Agility Equipment: ramps, tunnels, hurdles, and other obstacles for dogs to navigate, promoting physical exercise and mental stimulation.
2. Fetch Areas: Open spaces or fenced-off areas where dogs can play fetch with their owners or other dogs.
3. Water Features: Ponds, shallow pools, or fountains where dogs can cool off and splash around on hot days.
4. Dog Toys: Some dog parks may provide a selection of toys such as balls, frisbees, or rope toys for dogs to play with.
5. Socialisation and Training Time Slots : organised opportunities often led by a dog professional to help owners socialise and train their dogs, promoting positive interactions with others and reinforcing behaviour modification and development
6. Resting and Shaded Areas: Shelters or shaded spots to protect dogs and their owners from the sun or light rain with Benches or seating areas for dog owners to relax while supervising their pets.
7. Dog Waste Stations: Dispensers with waste bags and rubbish bins for responsible waste disposal
8. Natural
We’ve been open a little over a month and we are just so happy 😀 We just love ❤️ getting everyone’s thoughts and we’ve had some really good feedback and ideas We are so excited to keep developing and growing our spaces and as we move forward we hope you all enjoy the journey with us - #freedomfieldsuk #happyhoundsofnewport #enrichmentfordogs #canineenrichment #dogsoffacebook
From. Monday 7th October
Only four dogs per session
5.30 - in sensory saunter small to medium dogs
6.45 - in playtime patch medium to large dogs
£10 per dog per Session - ( one hour )
HAPPY HOUND HELPERS WANTED
For our PLAYGROUND PATCH 🐾 🐶
And SENSORY SAUNTER 🐶🐾
Would you like to use our fields regularly and commit to one set day per week ?
We are now looking to get our weekly rota set up for our Happy Hound Helpers
In return for field checks and general maintenance we will offer you with a 10% discount on all your bookings ( not just your HHH sessions ) and a free introductory session when you sign up
🌿 🐕🐾 DM us to find out more!
Credit : Dan Russell Sam Rowley and Kaiser
Happy Hounds of Newport Ltd is taking bookings through messenger at present whilst the super team at Wix doctors sort out our gremlins on the booking platform.
Opening weekend - and we are loving it 😊 🐶🐶😊🐶🐶😊🐶🐶😊🐶🐶
Sent from one of our testers A snippet of footage from their visit this weekend
