Taking your dog to an enclosed dog field is like giving them a ticket to their favorite amusement park. It’s a safe space where they can run free, explore new smells, and socialise with other dogs. But how can you make the most of your time there? Here are some fun activities to enjoy with your dog at an enclosed dog field.
1. Retrieve
Hide a ball or their favourite toy! At an enclosed dog field, you don’t have to worry about your dog running off too far, so you can really get them moving.
2. Agility Training
Many enclosed dog fields have agility equipment like tunnels, ramps, and jumps. Even if you’re not training for a competition, agility exercises are fantastic for mental and physical stimulation. Guide your dog through an obstacle course, or focus on specific pieces of equipment to develop their skills.
Tips:
- Start slow and use treats to guide your dog through the obstacles.
- Keep sessions short and fun to avoid frustration.
- Praise your dog enthusiastically after each successful attempt.
3. Hide and Seek
Hide and seek is a great way to engage your dog’s natural hunting instincts. Have a friend hold your dog while you find a hiding spot, then call their name. Your dog will love the challenge of finding you, and it strengthens their recall skills.
Advanced Option: Hide a favourite toy or treat instead of yourself. Start with easy-to-find spots and gradually increase the difficulty.
4. Scent Work
Dogs experience the world primarily through their sense of smell, and scent work taps into this natural ability. Bring along a few strong-smelling treats or toys and hide them around the field. Encourage your dog to sniff them out. Not only is this mentally stimulating, but it also tires them out in a way that running alone might not.
Simple Scent Work Game:
- Hide a treat in one of your closed fists and let your dog sniff it out.
- For a challenge, hide treats under different objects around the field and encourage your dog to find them.
5. Training Sessions
An enclosed dog field is an ideal place to work on obedience training without distractions from cars or pedestrians. Practice commands like sit, stay, come, and heel in a more open space. You can also work on more advanced tricks like rolling over, playing dead, or weaving through your legs. Bring high-value treats to keep your dog’s focus on you amid the excitement of being outside.
6. Running and Playing Chase
Sometimes, the simplest activities are the best. Running with your dog or playing a game of chase lets them burn off energy and enjoy some quality bonding time with you. Unlike a regular walk, you can pick up the pace and really let loose.
7. Flirt pole Bring along a flirt pole, which is a long pole with a lure attached. Dogs love to chase the lure as you move it around quickly, mimicking the movement of small prey.
8. Interactive Toys and Puzzles
Bring interactive toys, like treat-dispensing balls or puzzle feeders, to the dog field. These can keep your dog entertained and mentally stimulated when they need a break from running around.
Who We Are
Eva's Green is a field designed for training and running dogs. Inspired by Eva, the rescue dog, the field provides a solution for owners that want to run their reactive or high prey drive dogs off lead. We provide a safe and relaxing space where you can build a stronger relationship with your dog though training with few distractions - a preparation for the real world. At Eva's Green you will not have to worry about that feeling of panic as another person or dog approaches and there certainly wont be any awkward shouting 'can you put your dog on the lead!' It is 4 acres and fitted with 6ft deer fencing. We are situated in South Somerset near Shepton Mallet, Somerton, Glastonbury, Street and Yeovil.
We also offer dog grooming at on onsite studio, Eva's Groom.
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