Four Paws Adventure Academy

Four Paws Adventure Academy At Four Paws Adventure Academy we hire out our two acre enclosed playground full of activities Need a space for training?

Struggle to find a suitable environment for your reactive dog? Our exciting dog park is a great place for off-lead fun to channel your dog’s energy and encourage their natural development with enrichment and mental stimulation. We offer private playground hire for one household and groups too, just check out our website for more information and to book on our online system. Our playground is situa

ted in a quiet rural location in Bedfordshire, only 2.5 miles from the A421, 5 miles from the A1 and 13 miles from the M1.

You can now book 5.15pm half hour slots on the website! 🎉These were previously just advertised on stories and they go ve...
07/03/2025

You can now book 5.15pm half hour slots on the website! 🎉

These were previously just advertised on stories and they go very quickly, so don’t miss out!

They’re available on both weekdays and weekends, so if a day says “no availability” this means the slot has been taken for that day.

Grass cutting and pressure washing will also start back up again soon now spring is here! 🌱

The jumps have also returned after a good spruce up! ✨And in other news, we’ve got a new activity/feature coming soon so...
07/08/2024

The jumps have also returned after a good spruce up! ✨

And in other news, we’ve got a new activity/feature coming soon so keep your eyes peeled 👀

🎁 Gift vouchers available 🎁If you’re looking for a last minute gift then I’m here to remind you that we sell gift vouche...
16/12/2022

🎁 Gift vouchers available 🎁

If you’re looking for a last minute gift then I’m here to remind you that we sell gift vouchers for your dog-obsessed friends and family! They’re sent via email so you can print it off at home or at a photo kiosk in your local supermarket so no need to worry about postage delays 👍

They don’t expire so if your recipient would rather not have to don 15 layers of clothing between them and the dog when they visit then they can wait until the warm weather is back 😉

Just head to the website and click “gift vouchers” to fill in an order form ✅

☀️ Closed after 12pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday due to Amber warning ☀️The Met Office have issued an Amber...
10/08/2022

☀️ Closed after 12pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday due to Amber warning ☀️

The Met Office have issued an Amber warning for Thursday to Sunday for extreme heat with temperatures in the area expected to hit up to 32°c at around 4pm on these days.
 
To keep you and your dogs safe, Four Paws Adventure Academy will be closed after 12pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
 
All those with sessions booked after 12pm on these days have been contacted via email with details, so please check your junk folders if you haven’t seen the email come through yet.
 
If you’d like to visit when it’s cooler there are a few morning hour and half hour slots available, see our stories for details.
 
Please keep yourselves and your dogs safe over the next few days, check out our stories for advice on how to keep your dogs cool and safe in the hot weather including symptoms of heatstroke to look out for.

Take care,

Annabelle

☀️ Closed Sunday - Tuesday due to extreme heat ☀️I’m sure you’re all aware that the Met Office have issued an Amber warn...
15/07/2022

☀️ Closed Sunday - Tuesday due to extreme heat ☀️

I’m sure you’re all aware that the Met Office have issued an Amber warning for Sunday and a Red warning for Monday and Tuesday for extreme heat. Temperatures in the area are expected to hit up to 38°c on Tuesday!
 
To keep you and your dogs safe, Four Paws Adventure Academy will be closed on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and will re-open on Wednesday morning as usual when temperatures are expected to drop back down to 24°c again.
 
All those with sessions booked for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday have been contacted via email with details, so please check your junk folders if you haven’t seen the email come through yet.
 
There are now 3 slots available tomorrow (Saturday) when the weather is due to be much cooler at 23°c. If you would like to move your session to tomorrow instead then you can book in the usual way.
 
Please keep yourselves and your dogs safe over the coming days, head to our stories for advice from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home on how to keep your dogs cool and safe in the hot weather including symptoms of heatstroke to look out for.

Take care,

Annabelle

Additional weekend and weekday slots now live! 🆕🌟Due to demand we have extended our opening hours slightly to accommodat...
17/03/2022

Additional weekend and weekday slots now live! 🆕🌟

Due to demand we have extended our opening hours slightly to accommodate more slots on both weekends and weekdays. This means sessions will run a bit further into the evenings, perfect for anyone looking for a later session after work or a busy day!

These slots are now live on the website so if you’d like to book a session you can do so in the usual way. Before this change the weekend sessions were booked up until late June so hopefully this gives more people a chance to visit sooner!

This year’s pressure washing of the equipment is booked for the beginning of April so don’t forget to practice your tricks and poses for those awesome spring/summer photos! ☀️



Did you know that dogs see colour differently to us humans? 🌈Dogs have something called dichromatic vision - that’s why ...
08/10/2021

Did you know that dogs see colour differently to us humans? 🌈

Dogs have something called dichromatic vision - that’s why we always try to build, paint and buy our equipment in yellows, blues and purples which are the easiest for dogs to see against the green grass! 💛💙💜

Reds, oranges and pinks are viewed by dogs as murky greens and browns so it’s thought it can make training and play more difficult for them when they’re using equipment in these colours on grass! ❤️🧡💖

The difference in our colour perception is down to the number of photoreceptor cells called cones we have; typically humans have 3 types, while dogs only have 2! Check out the second photo to see an example of how your dog sees different colours, how fascinating is that! 👁




Obligatory baby bump photo incoming! 🤰🏼You may have noticed we’ve been quite a bit quieter than usual on social media ov...
16/09/2021

Obligatory baby bump photo incoming! 🤰🏼

You may have noticed we’ve been quite a bit quieter than usual on social media over the last few months, it’s been a tiring few months to say the least but all for a good reason as I’m expecting a baby in just over 3 weeks time! 👶🏼

It hasn’t been the easiest of pregnancies so thank you all so much for bearing with me, I’m very lucky to have some wonderful people in my life who have been keeping on top of the grass cutting and any other work that needed doing as I haven’t been able to myself.

I just wanted to let you all know that it will certainly be business as usual and you will still be able to contact me in all the usual ways!

Especially as baby Four Paws is joining us soon, I’d really like to take this opportunity to thank you all more than ever for your support over the last few months. As a small business, all your visits, recommendations and social media shares really do mean the world ☺️

Annabelle x

P.s. If you missed our post on Monday, make sure you check out the new equipment we added last week!




📣 New equipment update! 📣If you visited us today, you may have seen a couple of new pieces of equipment - a wobble board...
13/09/2021

📣 New equipment update! 📣

If you visited us today, you may have seen a couple of new pieces of equipment - a wobble board and a long jump! As you know, we love to make sure your dogs have plenty of opportunities for enrichment and mental stimulation during their sessions, so have a read below for some extra inspiration for your next visit!

If you haven’t seen one before, wobble boards are a brilliant bit of kit for building confidence, strength, motor-skills and of course the bond between you and your dog! You can try lots of different cues with the wobble board, such as 2 or 4 paws on, sit, stand and down, plus so many more! The way in which the wobble board moves really encourages your dog to engage their minds and bodies in a way that they wouldn’t usually experience, plus it’s a perfect opportunity for an adorable photo to show off their skills 😉

The best thing about the long jump is that you can make it as short or long as you like! Each separate jump fits inside the other so you can take away, move or add jumps as you please to suit your dog (don’t forget to put the jumps back together for the next visitor though!). Starting with the smallest jump is best, then add jumps and distance as you go. Another brilliant way to stimulate your dogs brain and have fun at the same time!

As with any equipment and training, remember to always start small then build up slowly and at your dogs pace. Make sure the equipment is suitable for your dog and of course, don’t forget the tasty treats 🍗😋!

We can’t wait to see some action shots of your dogs having fun with the new equipment - don’t forget to tag us in your awesome photos and videos! 📸




New extended opening hours! 🕔✨Due to demand we have extended our opening hours slightly to accommodate an extra slot on ...
16/08/2021

New extended opening hours! 🕔✨

Due to demand we have extended our opening hours slightly to accommodate an extra slot on both weekends and weekdays. This means slots will run a bit further into the evenings, perfect for anyone looking for a later session after work or a busy day!

These slots are now live on the website so if you’d like to book a session you can do so in the usual way. Before this change the weekend sessions were booked up until mid-October so hopefully this gives more people a chance to visit sooner!

P.s. Keep your eyes peeled for the new wobble board and agility-spec long jump being installed next week!




If you have a booking over the next few days and would like to move your appointment to an early morning or late evening...
16/07/2021

If you have a booking over the next few days and would like to move your appointment to an early morning or late evening slot to avoid the heat - send us a text on 07590 991158 and we’ll change it for you 😊

Well it definitely feels like spring has arrived here in Bedfordshire so what a perfect time to bring you a spring updat...
31/03/2021

Well it definitely feels like spring has arrived here in Bedfordshire so what a perfect time to bring you a spring update! 🌼

This lockdown has definitely been a tough one but I think we’re all glad to see the sun finally shining and the temperatures reaching a very pleasant 21°C this week! 🌞

I'm sure you'll all be pleased to know that the ground has almost fully dried out at the playground and the grass is growing back quickly. We have the first cut of the year planned for next week which will encourage even more growth and we're hoping the patchy areas of grass should be fully recovered in the next 2-3 weeks 🌱

We will be pressure washing all the equipment once the patchy areas have grown back, hopefully in around 3 weeks time. Unfortunately we can't do this before that point as we need the grass to recover first to stop the equipment from getting muddy straight away again! 🐾

The ground condition also meant we had to put some non-essential maintenance on hold, but thankfully we can now go ahead with those plans and get everything looking fresh for spring!

Thank you so much to everyone who visited us over winter despite the conditions. It certainly was the wettest winter we've seen in the 4 years we've been open, but I’m very glad you can all start to enjoy a much drier, greener and cleaner Four Paws Adventure Academy!

I hope you all have a wonderful bank holiday weekend and manage to enjoy some of this beautiful weather! ☀️

Annabelle x




Address

Cople
Bedford

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:45pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:45pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:45pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:45pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:45pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5:45pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5:45pm

Telephone

+447590991158

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