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…
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…
30 April 2024 A new addition to Ashdown Paddock: a library for sticks for our canine friends to use and owners to return. The idea was inspired by a stick library we saw whilst on holiday abroad and we thought “that would be a nice addition for the paddock”. So Read more…
24 April 2024 We wanted to make you aware of something very special above the open Downland at Ashdown Dog Paddock at this time of year. Have you heard the beautiful songs of skylarks while you’re out with your dogs? They’re incredible! Skylarks are small birds with brown feathers and Read more…
We’re thrilled to note that spring has finally arrived, bringing with it longer days and, perhaps most importantly, a break in the continuous rain. The paddock is now starting to show signs of life, with vibrant greenery sprouting up and our first seasonal cut recently completed. Moving forward, we plan Read more…
Following a stretch of inclement weather, we were thrilled to seize a window of opportunity to tackle the tall grass in the paddock using our trusty small tractor. While we typically allow the grass to flourish, particularly in the upper sections, periodic mowing offers a range of benefits that we Read more…
Thank you to everyone who has been marking holes with the green cones. I took a trailer of topsoil up to the paddock today and filled in all the holes I could find. It took a whole trailer load! Hopefully this makes it safer to walk around the paddock and Read more…