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.
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A quick 2025 catch-up for anyone planning a dog field: smarter planners, stable costs, more competition, and a market that rewards quality over quantity.
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Dog fields in the UK may be facing a choice – sensible, light-touch regulation that keeps dogs safe and businesses thriving, or chaotic, heavy-handed rules that could shut half of them overnight. Here’s why 'regulation' isn’t the dirty word some think it is, and how it could protect both owners and operators.
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Finally! Hundreds of hours of work went into the inaugural Dog Field of the Year Competition and despite being announced far later than we anticipated (it took two years to run the first Dog Field of the Year competition!), the results are now in! Before we announce them, it’s important…
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A dog field is a space you can hire on an exclusive basis to exercise or train your dog. As a general rule they are enclosed with substantial fencing which is either 6ft+ (180cm+), 5ft (150cm) or 4ft (120cm) or in height. Whilst they are commonly called dog fields or dog parks, they may be grassy, woodland or meadows.
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