What the 1 July 2026 removal of the banned-breed insurance requirement does, and does not, mean for secure dog fields.

Thinking of selling dog treats in your field? Work out what you’d really earn, and what to sort first, with this honest guide, calculator and checklist.

The three weather tools every dog field operator should have set up – and why knowing three days in advance is always better than finding out on the day.

A long-form guide for established field operators on what to ask, what to check, and how to set your terms. Let’s get one thing straight before we go anywhere with this. This article is not an argument for refusing to take dog walkers. Most fields take walkers, most fields should,…

England and Wales have strengthened livestock worrying law through the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025, effective 18 March 2026. Courts can now impose unlimited fines, alpacas and llamas are explicitly protected, and police have forensic-level investigation powers. Crucially, livestock don’t need to be bitten for an offence to occur—chasing, causing panic, or being loose near livestock without proper control is enough. This plain-English guide explains what’s changed and what it means for dog owners, walkers, and secure dog field users, especially where livestock are nearby. Whether you’re managing gates, boundary fences, or responding to an escape, understanding these new rules could save you from serious legal and financial consequences.

Tired of Facebook polls asking for frothy coffee machines and dodgy agility equipment? This challenge walks you through how to talk to your 3 best customers, get real insight, and turn their ‘wrong’ ideas into smarter, safer improvements for your field.

Picture this: a Saturday morning in suburbia, somewhere in the U.S. You drive up to the dog park-it’s packed. Labradors stealing each other’s tennis balls, a husky circling the perimeter like it’s on recon, a pug barking at a squirrel that’s entirely ignoring it. People clutching coffee cups, pretending their…

You can manage your dog field waste yourself – but unless you’re already a registered waste carrier, it’s rarely worth the time, paperwork, or smell. Here’s what’s actually legal (and what definitely isn’t).

Retrospective dog field applications currently slip past BNG rules – meaning no 30-year monitoring plans, no offset credits, and no bureaucratic nonsense. Here’s how the loophole works, who it helps most, and why it won’t stay open for long.

Short answer: technically yes. Long answer: absolutely not, unless you fancy a personal introduction to your local enforcement officer. Let’s Start With the Obvious You’ve probably seen it online – someone bragging that they used ‘AI’ to write their planning application. They typed, ‘Write a planning statement for a dog…

Many dog-field owners start with good intentions and a printer full of hope. But DIY planning rarely saves money. Here’s what happens when “I’ll do it myself” turns into months of chaos – and why expert help usually costs less in the long run.