Category archives: Dog Field Users

Summer sun is great—until your dog starts panting like they’ve done the London Marathon in a gorilla suit. This guide covers everything you need to know about using a dog field safely in hot weather, from best times to book to spotting early signs of heatstroke. Shade, water, and a bit of planning can make all the difference.

If you’ve tried booking a secure dog field recently, you’ll know — there are now thousands of them across the UK. At first glance, that sounds like heaven for dog owners like me (and my two ‘challenging’ dogs!). But the truth is: more doesn’t always mean better choice.

We recently took a short break to the Norfolk coast with East Ruston Cottages and it went beyond all expectations, setting a new high bar.

You’d be forgiven for thinking that dog fields run themselves – they don’t! There’s a heck of a lot more to setting up and operating a dog field than the average user imagines

You may already have seen the article I wrote on more practical gear I take to dog fields (check that out here) but this isn’t about that – this is about fun. Our dogs are mad about chasing balls but that wears thin after a while and it’s not a…

I’ve now visited over 200 dog fields and learned a lot! Here are the 7 things I don’t go to a dog field without.