Scott from Paw and Disorder has been working with our dog Ginny at Ashdown Paddock, and the results are already shining through. With many years of experience and a calm, reassuring manner, Scott has been helping Ginny learn to walk without pulling on the lead and to stay focused even Read more
We’d like to extend a big thank you to all our customers who have taken the time to point out holes in the main paddock at Ashdown. Your vigilance helps us enormously – we’ve been steadily going round filling in these holes to prevent anyone from tripping and hurting themselves. Read more
If your dog is the sort that loves a good dig, we’ve got some news. We’ve started work on an upgrade to the Dog Exploratorium in Ashdown Paddock — and it involves shifting a whopping 15 tons of topsoil into the digging zone. The plan is simple: take all that Read more
Thank you to everyone who sent us pictures of their dogs having fun in the paddock. Here is a selection
We’ve been busy making some great improvements at Ashdown Dog Paddock, and we can’t wait for you to enjoy them. First up, if you’re arriving via the lay-by on the main road, you’ll spot a brand-new gate that actually closes properly! This is a big win for safety, helping to Read more
Moles have been active in the paddock once again. There is little we can do since we do not want to hurt them however it can look a bit unsightly. Hopefully the situation will resolve itself and the moles will wander off to other areas in the spring. Helen & Read more
We’ve had contractors in to tackle that unsightly pile of earth that’s been sitting on the far side of the ancient park pale for what feels like forever. It’s gone now, and the area looks so much smarter! Once the weather takes a turn for the better, we’ll be scattering Read more
We’re excited to share the latest updates from Ashdown Paddock. The grass has been growing at an incredible rate, and last week, we gave the paddock a well-deserved cut. In the upper field, we’ve left the grass long except for a few small mowed patches. This untouched area encourages wildlife Read more
5th May 2024 The new stick library is proving popular with some canine visitors. Here two furry friends are enjoying fetching and then chewing a stick. Note: we also have synthetic throwing toys in the library for owners who prefer their dogs not to chew on wood.
2 May 2024 To add to the experience of our canine friends, we have introduced an exciting addition to the repertoire: six high spec weaving poles. But what exactly are weaving poles, and why are they such a valuable asset in the realm of dog training? Weaving poles, also known Read more