Entry by booking only!  Please do not turn up without a booking.

By booking with us you agree to comply with the terms and conditions & park rules stated below:

By booking or visiting the park, you agree that use of the facilities is at your own risk. Strichen Dog Park, its owners, and staff are not liable for any loss, injury, accident, or damage to persons, property, or pets that may occur while using the park.

Arrivals & Departures

  • Please arrive as close as possible to your booking time.  In the event you are early please wait in carpark & keep your dog(s) in your vehicle.  Do not enter the booked area until the area & car park are vacant. 

  • When opening the carpark gates to allow entry/exit with your vehicle, please use gate catch to avoid it swinging into your vehicle and causing damage. NOTE GATE OPENS TOWARDS THE ACCESS TRACK ONLY

  • Please ensure that you close the carpark and pedestrian gates properly behind you when you enter and when you leave the park.  You are responsible for making sure that the gate is secure and that your dogs cannot escape.

  • Please ensure your dog(s) are on leads when entering and leaving the field.

  • Please be respectful of other users & depart on time. You have 90, 60 or 30 minutes in the park depending on booking.

In the park

  • Dogs should never be left unattended in the field.

  • It is advisable to walk your dog on a leash around the perimeter fence to check its suitability before letting your dog off. (Wild animals and weather conditions can cause damage). If you notice any defects or improvements that are required please get in touch.

  • DO NOT ENTER the Park if your dog or any dog it lives with has suffered or is suffering from any illness or has/had sickness or diarrhoea, cough, vomiting etc in the last 72hrs.

  • All dogs including puppies must be fully immunised before using the field, we also request that worming & tick & flea treatments are up to date.

  • Do not allow your dog to dig holes in the field. 

  • There is fresh water Taps located in the fields and car park these are to be used for dog drinking water and for washing of paws/boots-PLEASE TURN OFF AFTER USE (Not for human consumption - Planning conditions)

  • There are dog water bowls use at you own risk or bring your own

  • First Aid kit provided onsite for dog/human use.

Dog waste

  • You are responsible for picking up your dog’s poo.  Our poo policy is that if you see it you should pick it up.

  • Please pick all dog poos and place in the bins that have been provided.

  • In the event you forget to take bags with you we have provided some within the park.

Equipment

  • You are asked to check all equipment and ensure it is suitable for your individual dog(s) if it is not then please do not use it. Caution must be applied due to differing weather conditions and defects must be reported!

  • Please ensure all equipment is left as you find it, if there is any damage this should be reported.

  • The equipment has been provided for dogs only, please do not allow children or any other members of your party climb on any equipment.

  • Train and encourage you dog to use the equipment in a safe manner, never lift dogs onto the equipment, never force a dog to use equipment if it is not wanting to do so.

  • Some balls and toys have been provided within the park.  These toys have been used by many other dogs so it is up to you if you allow your dog to use these.  Please also asses suitability for your own dogs use.  Return toys to boxes before departure. 

  • Users are welcome to take own toys with them but please take them with you when you leave.

  • Damage to our equipment and toys must be reported.

Other important stuff

  • you can bring friends/family with you but from a maximum of 2 households

  • Please take all balls and toys that you bring into the field away with you.  If these have been chewed or broken, you must ensure that the field is cleaned up and these are removed. 

  • Please ensure you remove and human or dog food/treats when you leave, some other dogs that use the facilities may have specific allergies.

  • If you are inviting friend or family member it is your responsibility to ensure they have all read and agree to the T&C’s.  In the event you send somebody in place of you, you agree that you assume responsibility for their safety and ensure that they abide by the terms and conditions at all times whilst using the field.

  • Please discourage your dog from making excessive noise whilst on site.

  • No fires onsite.

  • You must be over 18 years of age to book the park and use the park. 

  • Children are welcome but must be supervised at all times.

  • Ensure all the dog(s) get along together before letting them off the leads.

  • Appropriate footwear should be worn; the ground is natural, soft, slippery and uneven etc.

  • The park is located in the countryside amongst wild animals & in close proximity to the main road, on occasion it may be visited closely by Cattle & sheep please assess the suitability for your dog(s) needs.

  • There is an electric stock fence OUTSIDE of the dog park to prevent cattle form pushing on the fence. The electric fence wire is clearly marked and spaced away from the dog park fencing. Please do not allow children, adults and dogs to reach through the fence.

  • We ask all dogs using the park have third party liability insurance/public liability insurance.  This is normally included within pet policies so please check your policy.

  • We will not be held responsible for any injury or illness contracted by any dog or person who uses our field.  You are advised to insure your dog(s) for all eventualities.

  • In the event your dog(s) present symptoms of the conditions previously listed, or any other condition or illness which can or is likely to pose a risk to the health and welfare of any other dogs, field users or staff present then you, your dog and anyone accompanying you, will be asked to leave the field immediately and no monies will be refunded. .

  • The maximum number of dogs in each of the areas one time should not exceed 9.

  • Bookings must maintain a ratio 5:1 dogs to adult. Professionals please contact us in advance.

  • Smile you are on camera: security cameras are onsite for security use only.  If you have any queries regarding these please get in touch. 

Cancellations & Refunds

  • In the event of extreme weather conditions, we may deem it necessary to cancel your booking.  If this situation arises we will endeavour to provide reasonable notice of cancellation and will endeavour to offer you an alternative date and time if available.

  • Refunds will only be given where Strichen Dog Park has had to cancel the booking.

  • Bookings are non-refundable.

  • You can reschedule your booking online up till 48 hours before your booking time.

Dangerous Breeds

You may use the field with an XL Bully or other banned dog breed provided that you comply with the most recent laws at the date & time you are to attend, please see the below liabilities and responsibilities section.  (The laws in this document are current and applicable at the time of compiling this document it is your responsibility to comply with the most recent laws applied to dangerous dogs.

Dangerous Dog Act 1991: It a a condition precedent to liability that for any dog which is a banned breed under the dangerous dog act 1991 and/or subsequently amended within the United Kingdom the following guidelines are strictly adhered to:

  • the dog is registered with the Index of Exemption Dog (IED) and a copy of the life certificate is obtained and provided to us in the event of a claim.

  •  A copy of the public liability insurance certificate for the dog is obtained and made available in the event of a claim. 

  • The dog handler ratio is 1:1 at all times. 

  • All guidelines under the IED are strictly adhered to at all times and the dog must be: Neutered, Micro Chipped, 

  • The handler must check the field is secured both around the perimeter fence and the car park area.

  • The car park gate is securely locked while in the area to prevent any public entering (Dog should be on a lead and muzzled in and around public spaces but can be removed once in the park. Extra caution to ensure the park is emptying check the perimeter fencing first). 

  • If the household has more than one dog, they can come to the field together, but the banned breed dog must have its own handler and then another member of the same household needs to be present to supervise the other dogs. If there is more than one banned breed in the house hold they can come together but each dog must have its own handler.

  • Our fences are regularly checked to ensure that they are dog proof but no liability can be accepted irrespective of whether this is a consequence of a defect in the fence or gate or whether we have notified you in advance or not. for any dog that escapes – under, over or through the fence. It is your responsibility to ensure your dog is supervised at all times & to assess the suitability of the fencing for your individual dog(s).