How to use the Park

Arriving at the Park

• Please do not arrive for your session any more than five minutes before your time slot is due to commence.
• The access gate, and shed at the park are secured with locks which require a PIN number to be entered to allow access. we change the combination regularly therefore you will be sent the combination 24hrs in advance of your time slot.
• Do not open any gates or enter the car park until all previous customers have left. If you need to wait, then you should park on the left hand side of the access road leading to the access gate, leaving space for the previous user to leave. You must not leave engines running whilst parked. 
• Please ensure that, when you open any gate, you use the retaining latch to hold the gate open so as to prevent accidental damage to your vehicle or persons.
• Please ensure that you close the gate securely behind you, using the slip bolt when you enter the park.  You are responsible for making sure that the gate is secure. 
• All animals must remain in your vehicle until you are secured within the park.
• If you arrive at the park for your booked time and you find another user still there and they are not clear of the park by 5 mins after your start time, you can contact us and tell us any information about what happened. If you arrive and cannot use the park due to another user please get in touch immediately whilst still at the park.

Whilst at the Park

• Any animals you have at the Park remain your own responsibility including any Park facilities, and should not be left unattended at any time.
• The maximum number of animals in the park at any one time should not exceed six from a maximum of two households.
• You agree to follow the ‘Responsible Dog Management & Park Safety’ policy (below) whilst you are using the park.
• Please discourage your animal(s) from making excessive noise whilst on site, excessive noise will be logged and complaints from the local community will be investigated. This may lead to you receiving a warning if the complaint is upheld, and persistent offenders will be barred from using the park.If you bring balls and toys into the park, please take these away with you. If these have been chewed or broken, you must ensure that the field is cleaned up and all debris and or litter are removed.
• Do not allow your animal(s) to dig holes in the field, ultimately you must return the field to the state you found it in.
• If, whilst using the park, you find a problem or you have feedback to help us improve things please get in touch.
  

Leaving the Park

• Please ensure that you leave the park promptly and within your allocated time. If you have any problems, perhaps an issue with another park user, please get in touch.
• When you are finished you must lock the gate and scramble the code on the lock.
• If you are late in leaving the park (longer than 5 minutes after your scheduled end time), or you have a problem please get in touch so we can help.

General

• Young animals (e.g. Puppies, Kittens) are welcome as long as they have received all of their vet vaccinations
• If your animal has developed signs of kennel cough (CIRDC), sickness or diarrhoea in the past 72 hours, we request that you refrain from the use of our facilities. Please read more about how we handle this.
• We have a strict no smoking/vaping policy in any enclosed structures at the park and request that you use the ashbin provided, for disposal of butt ends.
• Please bring a torch or head lamp as our park is not lit in dark conditions. Do not leave your vehicle’s lights on when parked.

Responsible Dog Management & Park Safety

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors and their canine companions, all dog owners must adhere to the following guidelines regarding dog behaviour and legal compliance while accessing and using the park.

1. General Dog Control and Behaviour Within the Park

All dogs must be kept under control by their owners at all times while within the park premises. As the park accommodates a maximum of six dogs from up to two households, owners are solely responsible for their own dog(s) and for preventing them from causing any nuisance, harm, or fear to other dogs or individuals. To facilitate a harmonious and safe environment, we recommend the following responsible practices:

• Your dog should ideally respond reliably to voice commands.
• Owners are encouraged to intervene immediately if their dog displays any signs of aggression, excessive barking, or inappropriate behaviour.
• Please exercise caution and manage your dog responsibly around other dogs and people, particularly children.

2. Maintaining a Clean Park

To ensure a clean and pleasant environment for all users, we operate a ‘see it, pick it up’ policy. While we expect owners to pick up their own dog’s waste, we kindly ask that if you spot any dog mess, you pick it up, regardless of whose dog it came from. This way, all waste will be collected and disposed of.

Similarly, please collect any litter or rubbish you find that could pose a risk to other animals (e.g., broken toys, bits of clothing, or general litter). A rubbish bin is provided in the parking area for disposal.

If you find an intact toy or piece of clothing, please leave it in the ‘lost and found’ basket in the shed. We want to help keep the fields clean and safe for everyone’s enjoyment.

3. Specific Guidelines for Legally Restricted Dog Types at the Park

The UK has specific legislation, including the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (as amended), which applies across Great Britain and in Scotland, governing legally restricted dog types. For the safety and legal compliance of the park and its users, owners of dogs that are classified as banned types (such as Pit Bull Terrier types, Japanese Tosa types, Dogo Argentino types, and Fila Brasileiro types), or restricted types that require specific management (including XL Bully breeds), must comply with all relevant legal requirements and the specific park rules outlined below for access and use. Please be aware that the presence of a banned dog type within the park, without lawful exemption, will be reported to the appropriate authorities in accordance with UK legislation.

3.1 XL Bully Specific Rules

The following specific rules apply only to XL Bully dogs (referred to as “the dog” in this section, applying to each dog if multiple are present from the same household):

• Certificate of Exemption: The dog must have a valid Certificate of Exemption and the owner must be able to produce it upon request when entering or using the park.
• Muzzling During Transit: The dog must be wearing a muzzle while travelling to the Park in your vehicle and when being put back in the vehicle on exit of the Park.
• Park Unleashed & Unmuzzled Policy: Once inside the secure, locked park area, the dog may be let out of the car off-lead and unmuzzled.
• Household Dog Policy: The dog must only be run with other dogs from the same household. (This specific rule overrides our park-wide rule about a maximum of two households)
• Handler Ratio: For each XL Bully dog present, there must be a 1:1 ratio of dog to handler (over 18 years of age) at all times within the park.
• Insurance: The dog must be insured, including Public Liability cover valid for use of the private park.

4. Dogs Exhibiting Aggressive Behaviour

Regardless of breed or type, any dog that exhibits aggressive, unpredictable, or dangerous behaviour (e.g., unprovoked biting, attacking, or causing fear of injury to another dog or person) must be removed from the park immediately. Repeated incidents may result in a ban from future use of the facility. Owners are liable for any injury or damage caused by their dog.

5. Dog Owner Responsibility and Compliance with UK Legislation

By using the park, you confirm that you are aware of and will comply with all UK laws regarding dog ownership applicable in Scotland, including those pertaining to legally restricted breeds and types, as well as the specific park rules outlined above for park access and use. This includes, but is not limited to, the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010, ensuring your dog is microchipped and, if applicable, neutered in accordance with current Scottish Government regulations. Failure to comply with these terms, or any applicable law, may result in immediate expulsion from the park and/or legal action, as well as the reporting of non-compliance to relevant authorities.

Who to contact

Whilst you are using the facilities you can contact us using the details provided on your booking, please familiarise yourself the first time you use the park by looking for contact details on signs available in the shelter.

If you wish to provide feedback about the facilities, or suggest improvements. Please also use these details to get in touch with us.

If it is an emergency – do not leave the Park, and contact us using the emergency contact information provided in your booking and on the signs available in the shelter. If the emergency requires police, fire or ambulance – please call 999 first before you contact us.