It is the nightmare scenario every dog owner fears, and every farmer hopes to avoid. You’re out for a walk, your dog spots a sheep, and before you can react, they’ve cleared the fence. In the wake of the March 18, 2026 law updates, the conversation around livestock...
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Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025. 5 Things You Must Know Before Your Next Walk
If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you’ve likely seen the headlines: The UK’s dog walking laws just had their biggest shake-up in 70 years. As of March 18, 2026, the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act is officially in force. For those of...
Puddles & Parks: Why Rainy Days are the Best Time to Visit a Secure Dog Field
For many dog owners, a rainy forecast means a shorter walk or a game of fetch in the hallway. However, visiting a secure dog field or park during a downpour can actually be one of the most rewarding experiences for your pup—provided you come prepared. Why Rain is an...
Sensory Areas for Dogs
A lot of Dog Parks have a sensory area or "garden" but what exactly does that mean and why is it beneficial for your dog ? Dogs enjoy sensory areas because they are naturally curious and highly sensory-driven animals. Their keen senses of sight, smell, hearing, touch,...
Reactive Dogs and Secure Fields
Reactive Dogs On our site many field owners suggest that a secure dog field is an ideal place to exercise a reactive dog. To understand why this may be the case we need to first of all understand what the expression "reactive dog" means. We asked KCAI Registered Dog...
What size are Dog Fields in the UK?
There is no standard size for all dog fields, as they can range from small paddocks of around an acre where a single field is located to large multi site facilities extending to over 30 acres. Although most fields are enclosed with 6ft fences, the layout and landscape...
Is a secure dog field a good place to practise recall ?
Using a secure field for recall training When it comes to training any dog who has poor recall ,it makes sense that this should be done where the dog does not have the opportunity to run off and come to harm . A secure dog field provides a controlled environment...






