Opening Times & Bookings
All sessions must be pre booked. Time slots are scattered throughout the day. The field is open every day 8am to 7pm. However these time may change throughout the year for maintenance, ground conditions and available natural light. See the booking page for available times. The last booking is an hour before closing time.
Booking Arrangements – Booking is through the website. By making a booking with us you agree you have read and understood our terms and conditions
NO SHOWS WILL NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR REFUNDED – if you fail to attend your booking we will not offer a refund or another slot. If you can’t attend for any reason please let us know ASAP. If you arrive late, the booking cannot be extended. And please make sure you are on time for your booking and that you leave the field within your 1 Hour time slot.
Professional dog walkers and dog trainers working with or without their clients will only be allowed by prior arrangement.
Children are welcome on the field but must always be supervised by an adult.
All Dogs must be covered under their own third party insurance.
LLDP reserve the right to cancel a slot at anytime if deemed necessary.
Payment is by Debit/Credit card at the time of booking or cash on arrival to be placed in the post box provided.
PLEASE note we are unable to take card payments on site.
Parking
Parking is available. There is ample room for three cars directly next to the field and overflow parking as you turn in off Church Lane. The Overflow area easily accommodates large vehicles and campervans Cars are parked and left at owners own risk.
Maintenance
PLEASE clean up after your dog/s. Dog waste bins can be found by fudges fort.
Drinks and snacks are allowed within the field but please ensure nothing is left behind.
Please ensure you clean up after yourselves and your dogs at all times.
We inspect the fencing daily to maintain security but please let us know if you spot anything that doesn’t look right.
During winter months the field will be muddy and waterproof boots will be required. We do have a hose pipe next to the entrance where feet and paws can be rinsed off with cold water.
Do not allow your dog/s to dig holes in the field, use the sand pit for that. Notify a member of the team if you see a hole so that it can be filled in.
On your first visit take the time to inspect the field to ensure that it is suitable for use by your dog/s; fence height, proximity to farm animals etc. if you have any issues please let a member of staff know immediately
Arriving during your visit and leaving
Do not arrive more than 5 minutes before the start of your session, early arrivals can be disruptive to those still on the fields. IF you doi arrive early please remain in the overflow parking area until the previous attendants have left. Once in the car park ensure that your dogs do not cause a distraction to those leaving the field; dogs barking at open windows can be very upsetting for some dogs.
Stay in your vehicle until the previous users have left the field and have got their dogs into their vehicle. Leave the field promptly at the end of your own session.
Harsh handling of dogs, either verbal or physical, is not allowed.
Dogs must be in good health, fully vaccinated, and up to date with worming, flea and tick treatments. Proof of up to date records should be provided if requested. All dogs must be healthy and fit, if your dog or any dog it lives with is showing signs of ill health i.e. cough, diarrhea, vomiting, we request you must cancel your booking for everyones wellbeing.
Please carry your mobile phone with you at all times, preferably the one you used for booking so you can be contacted in case of an emergency.
Keep all dogs on a lead at all times when outside of the secure field. Do not get a dog out of the car unless you have a lead and full control.
We are surrounded by working farms therefore we may not be suitable for all dogs as livestock can sometimes be within line of site. There are also all the associated farm noises (animal calls, machinery etc) and smells.
Group bookings and Business Bookings
Group bookings and business bookings must be approved by a member of staff before the booking is confirmed
You should hold the relevant professional business liability insurance which covers the activities you will be undertaking while on the premises, and while entering and exiting the park. It must cover the numbers of dog(s) in your charge.
If you are a daycare, or similar business, then the amount of dogs you have must correspond to your insurance, this is because you are liable for your client and your clients animal/s at all times regardless of where the training is taking place.
SPECIFIC RULES RELATING TO XL Bullies
We are allowed to have XL Bully Dogs use the field on the following basis:
- The dog is registered with the index of exempted dog (IED) and a copy of the life certificate is obtained and provided to us if requested
- A copy of the public liability insurance certificate for the dog is provided to us if requested
- The dog handler ratio is 1:1 with their handler at all times
- The dog is Neutered – in line with Government Rules
- The dog is Micro Chipped
- The dog is kept on a lead and muzzled until the gates on fudges fort are shut and locked.
- The dog is put back on a lead and muzzled before opening the gate to leave the fudges fort.
- You can remove the lead and muzzle once inside the secured field.
If the household has more than 1 dog visiting the field, they can come to the field together, but the banned breed dog must have its own handler and then another member of the same household needs to be present to supervise the other dogs. If there is more than 1 banned breed in the household they can come together but each dog must have its own handler.
Insurance
All Dogs must be covered under their own third party insurance (Public Liability insurance) This is usually included in your pets insurance. Proof of which should be provided if requested.
By making a booking with us you agree you have read and understood our terms and conditions
Declarations:
By making a booking I acknowledge that I have read and accept the above terms of the Field Hire Agreement.
I acknowledge that I am responsible for ensuring that any equipment used is suitable for the dog(s) in my charge, paying particular attention to the dog(s) height and age limitations. i.e puppies and agility equipment etc
I agree to keep all dog/s on a lead, when outside of the secure field, at all times,
I agree to vacate the field at the end of my booking time, regardless of what time I arrived.
I agree to remain in my vehicle with my dog(s) until the previous field user has left the site, and to not arrive prior to my allotted time.
LLDP will accept no responsibility for injury or accident that occurs to yourself or your accompanying party, the dogs in your care, or clients and client’s possessions, equipment, car, work vehicle, or for any veterinary bills arising from using the field.
I agree to use the field at my own risk, and I am liable for any damages caused by myself or my dog/s or client’s dog/s when using the facility.
I agree to clear up all dog mess and rubbish that results from my visit. There is a dog waste bin and general waste bin provided within the field.
I agree not to make excessive noise, feed any livestock in neighbouring fields and discourage the dog(s) from making excessive noise.
I agree only to use the agreed parking area and secure field and understand that trespassing onto other areas of the farm may result in prosecution.
I acknowledge that I am responsible for inspecting the field to ensure that it is suitable for use by myself and my client’s dog/s, fence height, proximity to farm animals etc prior to using the field.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us
