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Can a Farmer Legally Shoot My Dog? The 2026 Legal Reality

Can a Farmer Legally Shoot My Dog? The 2026 Legal Reality

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...

Sensory Areas for Dogs

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 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?

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...