Kirkgunzeon Canines

04/08/2026

I love ❤️ to know that your dogs 🐕 can enjoy the freedom & explore with peace of mind in the field but Please 🙏 DO NOT LET YOUR DOG DIG 🕳.

Not only do they leave a muddy 🟫 mess which is hard to get the grass to grow back but it is also dangerous ⚡️ for other dogs and owners.

A regular customer has just phoned me to say that one of his dogs sustained a serious injury suspecting that the dog tripped in a hole at the weekend 😳 😥.
Thankfully he is very understanding and has insurance but this is does not make it any easier.

I regularly fill in the holes however in nearly 6 years of the field being open this dangerous issue has only started happening this year?

I know there is pesky moles who love the good quality soil 🪱in the field and this doesn't help a dogs natural want to dig!
This is a business for private hire for everyone to enjoy. 😊

I understand it can take seconds for a dog to dig but it is your responsibility to actively supervise your dog whilst you are in the field 🧐.

There has been a shovel near the Pup Hut for months - so please use it to fill in any holes.

I will continue to monitor this every a.m and p.m. whilst I am doing my checks and I will order some signs 🛑 to put up.

Many Thanks , Emma

30/07/2026

Just a heads up for anyone visiting the field or the shop next week 🚗!

Beeswing road will be closed for resurfacing so please plan ahead.The route advised is Lochfoot.

Now the weather has cooled down more of you have been enjoying time with your dog in the field 🟢.

It brings me so much joy seeing dogs who have never been off lead....and for the first time they come to my field 😍.
It really is the best 👌 feeling in the world.
Especially if its a Greyhound and they just zoom 🪶up and down , so happy to be having a sprint.

If you havent visited yet and are thinking if you should here's some reasons to come :

🤑Its only £5 for 30 mins private use
💧 There's a hose in the field with fresh running water
⛔️ Its 100% secure
✔️ I personally check the field every morning and evening
☕️ There's tea/ coffee every day
💩 Forgot poo bags - dont worry they are in the Pup Hut
⚾️ Huge box of clean toys
🌲 Trees 🌳 for sniffing
😃 There's a few jumps , a tunnel and some equipment for photo opportunities
🐶 If I am about, I will always come for a chat, or say Hello 👋

Still thinking about it, Have a read of my reviews Or if you are a regular 🤔, please write a review of your experience.

The field has been open since 2021 and I still LOVE ❤️ what I do.
Thanks, Emma

26/07/2026

Just home from a lovely afternoon judging the Dog Show at Moniave .

The weather was perfect 👌

Best in show 🥇:
A Huge well done to this young handler and his dog "Happy".
A working chocolate Labrador who was on his best behaviour. He was obedient, friendly, always watching his owner and paw perfect.

Reserve Best In Show🥈 :
A Gorgeous and very well behaved Puppy. "Midge" took it all in her stride, healed with owner, sat when asked and was happy to be there at her very first show. An excellent Puppy 🐶

Champion 🏆 of Moniave District was a very handsome Black Labrador. " Bravo" had a gorgeous shiny coat, well behaved, lovely temperament and deserved his Rosette and Sash.

Thank you to all the committee at The Horse Show for inviting me back.

25/07/2026

A HUGE Thank you 😊 to Killieford Boarding Kennels for a big bag of yummy treats kindly donated this week.

Alot of my customers use this family run, local kennels to take care of their dogs 🐕 when they are away on holiday or a short break.

And they have a new F.B page, so please like it. 👍

I have the honour again of being Head Judge at Moniave Horse Show tomorrow from 2pm .

These treats will be given out to the winners 🏆 and its to be cooler so a perfect day for a Dog Show 🎊

21/07/2026

A bit of a different post tonight !

A regular customer of the field has been selected for the Commonwealth Games in Canada 🇨🇦 and she is doing a fundraiser to help pay for the trip.

If you can help 🙏 please click the link and donate.

Jodie is a dog lover and regularly visits the field with her gorgeous Greyhounds

Every penny will count to
towards her Power Lifting medal! 🏅
Thank you 😊

Photos in the comments.

Hi, I'm Jodie McVicar, a powerlifter from Dumfries & Galloway,… Jodie McVicar needs your support for Help Me Represent Scotland at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

14/07/2026

With this very hot 🔥 weather, field bookings are obviously down but thats fine!
Over the last few days we have had a lovely breeze 🍃 in the field and after 5pm theres plenty of shade 😎

Over the years I have had thousands of bookings 📧 and I am certain there are a few "types" of customers / dogs that visit!

Which one are you? 🤔

"The Adventurer " 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
🏃‍♂️ Every metre of the field covered
⏭️⏮️ Ever corner walked
Every piece of equipment played on
👃🐶 Every tree sniffed

"The Trainer "
👜 Comes with Treats
😙 The whistle
⚾️ Training toys
👌 Here for a purpose

"The chilled Customer "
🪑 Find the picnic bench
😌 Relax & enjoy the scenery
👁 Watch their dogs sniff & enjoy their time off lead
☕️ Have a coffee

Or maybe you are a bit of Every one of the above!

Whatever your reason to visit the field, I can guarantee you and your dog will have a relaxing and enjoyable time here. 🏡

Thanks
Emma 😊

10/07/2026

A HUGE thank you to all my customers who kindly pop some money in when they have a cuppa.

And to those who always say " keep the change " when you are in my shop, it all adds up for the Greyhounds!

Money 💰 for the dog beds sold are also in the amount.

Ill be at Gracefield Arts Centre tomorrow but rhe shop is still OPEN!

A round of applause please for our Honorary Member Emma Maxwell from Kirkgunzeon Canines and her wonderful customers for collecting and donating a whopping £390 in her two charity tins. Regulars will know that she has a charity bucket in her excellent shop and a charity tin in her Pup Hut in the Freedom Field where customers can enjoy a cuppa for a donation to DCGR.
Tomorrow, Emma will be at Gracefield Arts Centre in Dumfries where she will have an information/sales table as part of the Dog's Life Exhibition, so why not pop in and say hello. DCGR will be there on the 25th.
Emma, thank you for your unstinting support.

07/07/2026

Ive been enjoying a few days off!

Not something I do very often 😂. The shop was closed Mon and tomorrow evening so I can spend some time with my boys 💙.

But as you all know the field never closes, I love my morning and evening walks with my 5 dogs checking the fence, looking for any stray poos 💩 and making sure the field is tip top for my wonderful customers!

A very spoiled dog called Teddy has very kindly donated some of his toys to the field 😊.
He has too many and his lovely parents gave me them last week.

The toy box is always full with clean balls and toys for your dogs to enjoy but please remember to always pick them up before you leave the field. ✨️

The weather is looking nice and dry over the next week.. and Friday is to be 26 degrees!
If you want to come earlier or later, just message me.

The price for hiring the field is the same since I opened in 2021 😀 but if you are struggling with weekly bills please just message and I am happy 😊 to help you out with a free run in the field.

( Just send me a message and dont be embarrassed )

A polite reminder that for £5 for 30mins or £10 for an hour allows 3 dogs or less with 2 cars attending. 🚗

Below is Goose 🪿 my youngest Lab with her brother Gunner , look at the size difference 🙈.
They love seeing each other and having lots of fun in the field.

Many Thanks

02/07/2026

Needing something to do whilst the children are on Summer Holidays or like me, you love dogs?

Gracefield Arts Centre have a very exciting exhibition "A Dogs Life " on now until Sat 5th Sept.

I will be there with lots of yummy Natural treats next Sat, 11th July from 11am - 2pm.

Dumfriesshire and Cumbria Greyhound Rescue have also been kindly invited to go. They will be there on Sat 25th July and Sat 15th Aug.

" A family friendly exhibition where well behaved dogs will be allowed in the gallery for the first time.
The exhibition includes a host of dog themed activities and options to draw & display their " pooch portraits ", share what their dog means to them and find out what they would look like as a dog!"

So please support your local art centre and pop along.
It would be lovely to see alot of familiar faces...and waggy tails when I am there next Saturday 😀.

28/06/2026

A huge Thank you to all my brilliant 👏 customers who didn't come to the field last week during the very hot 🥵 weather we had.

I think it shows that we all know it was best to walk them very early ( some customers came at 6am ) or later on in the evening.

Now that we are " back to normal " weather, the field has been fully booked this weekend which has been wonderful.

Greig has been out this afternoon cutting the grass ✅️ again and theres a lovely breeze 🍃 in the air - perfect for letting the dogs have off lead fun.

Only a few days until the School 🏫 holidays commence 🥳 so please bring your children along with you, for safety please keep them off the field equipment.

Hope to see alot of you very soon.

Many Thanks 😊, as always for your support.
Emma