Dog & Dash

07/06/2026

How to protect ground-nesting skylarks while walking your dog, follow these essential practices, especially during the breeding season from 1 March to 31 July:

• Law: Keep your dog on a short lead (under 2 metres) on Open Access land.
• Paths: Stay strictly on designated main paths.
• Signs: Look out for local nature reserve warning signs.

Understand the threat
• Camouflage: Skylark nests are invisible in the grass.
• Trampling: Dogs can easily step on eggs or chicks.
• Scent: Dog scent alerts predators like foxes and crows to nests.
• Abandonment: Repeated disturbance forces parent birds to abandon their young.

Know the Warning Signs
• Chirping: A skylark circling overhead and calling loudly means you are too close to its nest.
• Swooping: The bird may try to distract you by flying low.
• Action: If you see this behaviour, call your dog close and move away quickly.

Book an enclosed field to allow your dog to run freely.

06/06/2026

Let’s be honest: the secure field scramble can be a distinct emotional roller coaster.

One minute you’re peacefully sipping a coffee while your dog explores the sensory zones, and the next you’re pulling a hamstring trying to corner them before the next slot rolls up.

If you’re tired of leaving the field more stressed than when you pulled in, try the 40-minute flip on your next visit to Dog & Dash.

Giving your dog 10 minutes to wind down on the lead completely changes the game. They leave relaxed, you leave on time, and nobody has to watch you awkwardly tackle your hound into the boot while trying to lock up.

Have you fallen into the 50-minute trap here before? Let’s swap field horror stories in the comments! 👇

04/06/2026

Want to make a massive difference? Foster a dog. 🐾 It is one of the most fulfilling things you will ever do.

Here is why....

🦮You free up vital shelter space.
🦮Enjoy a dog without long-term commitment.
🐕Help a rescue dog learn to trust again.
🦮Discover their personality for future adopters.

How Dog and Dash Supports Your Foster Journey?

Fostering rescue dogs can sometimes be unpredictable. Spooked dogs or poor recall can make open spaces stressful.

That is why Dog and Dash is here to support our local foster heroes.

Our fully secure, enclosed field is the ultimate tool for your foster. High fencing means zero escape risks.
Stress-free decompression.
No strange dogs to trigger anxiety.
The perfect environment to practice basic commands.
Let your foster run off-leash safely.

Give a rescue dog the safe space they need to bloom.
Book your secure play session at Dog and Dash today!

03/06/2026

Watch to the end...Lara loving Dog & Dash

01/06/2026

What a spectacular May it has been at Dog and Dash.

The field has absolutely exploded with life, with beautiful wild plants springing up everywhere you look.

Our skies and hedgerows have been equally lively, filled with the incredible sights and songs of amazing birds.

It has been the perfect, scenic backdrop for our visitors to run, play, and explore in complete safety.

The heart of our month, however, has been the incredible community growing around us. We have loved welcoming so many wonderful new and returning customers, sharing in the joy of your happy hounds. We are also thrilled to see fantastic new local pet businesses joining our community network this month.

Thank you all for making May so special!

Spaces fill up quickly as the nice weather sets in. Book your next session early to secure your dog’s spot in our bursting with life paradise!

31/05/2026

31/05/2026

If you missed this, Hamleys back. After a long and difficult cancer journey, he's bouncing his way across our field again!

Pop a heart in the comments below to show Hamleys family some support ❤️

Perfectly placed for calm, secure, and peaceful rehabilitation, we can support you and your dog on their road to building up fitness and stamina again.

Message 07572 781299 to check availability.

30/05/2026

Behind the secure fences and manicured grass, we are obsessed with one simple mission: giving every single dog, whether reactive, high-energy, or working on training the freedom to just be a dog without fear or stress.

We believe every tail deserves to wag in absolute safety, and every owner deserves a calm, restorative walk.

From safety checks to planting wildlife-friendly borders, our passion drives every single detail.

What are you up to behind the scenes? Comment below.

28/05/2026

We are just ecstatic to welcome back the brave and resilient Hamley!

Hamley has been on a long and difficult cancer journey. With a reduced immune system, he has been unable to do all the things he used to do, including spending time at his favourite haunt dog and Dash!

After being given the green light by the vet, 48 hours later, Hamley was bouncing his way across the field with his usual panache.

So, so, wonderful to see you Hamley it really uplifted our week. Thanks to Mum for your wonderful pics and video.

Pop a heart in the comments below to show Hamleys family some love after a difficult time. ❤️

If you need a safe, calm, and secure space for rehabilitation. Call or message 07572 781299 to book your slot.

27/05/2026

How you can start your session in a happier place.

Dogs possess a primitive form of empathy known as emotional contagion, meaning they genuinely absorb and mirror human emotions. Decades of co-evolution have hardwired dogs to read, process, and align with our psychological states.

A 2019 study published in Scientific Reports measured heart rate variability in dog-owner pairs. When owners experienced stress, their dogs' heart rates mirrored that stress.

A 2024 study led by the University of Bristol tested how human sweat odours affect canine learning. Dogs exposed to "stress sweat" made much more pessimistic choices in learning trials. Your anxiety quite literally changes how your dog views the world.

When a dog and guardian share a gentle gaze, it triggers a mutual surge of oxytocin in both brains. This creates a positive feedback loop that deepens emotional attunement.

Start your field session in a calm way by being prepared.
🔸️ Book well in advance.
🔸️Pre-check location.
🔸️Arrive at your allocated time.
🔸️Read the terms and conditions to understand the conditions of use.
🔸️Study what is available before you get there.

Video credit
Very definitely a happy session! 😊