dogppl

Secure dog field guide

Secure dog fields: off the lead, fenced in, all yours.

A secure dog field is a private, fully fenced field you book for your dog alone, or with dogs you choose. It's somewhere to let them off the lead without worrying about recall, other dogs, livestock or roads.

Updated October 2026

Who secure dog fields are for

  • Dogs that are reactive or nervous around other dogs
  • Rescue dogs and puppies still working on recall
  • Sighthounds and escape artists who need room to run safely
  • Dogs recovering from injury who need a quiet, controlled space
  • Anyone who just wants the field to themselves

How booking usually works

Most fields are booked online in set time slots, often 30 minutes or an hour, with a gap between bookings so dogs don't meet at the gate. Prices vary from field to field, so always check before you book.

What to check before you book

  • How high is the fencing, and does it go all the way to the ground? Important for jumpers and diggers.
  • Is there a double gate or a secure car park entrance?
  • How big is the field, and is the ground grass, woodland or a mix?
  • Is there water, shelter, poo bins and somewhere to park?
  • Is there a buffer between bookings, so you don't meet the next dog?
  • Are there agility kit, tunnels or a splash pool to keep them busy?

Questions dog owners ask

What is a secure dog field?

A private, fully fenced field you can hire for your own dog or dogs, so they can run off the lead safely.

Can I bring more than one dog?

Usually, yes. Many fields allow several dogs from the same household or group per booking. Check the field's own rules before you go.

Are secure dog fields good for reactive dogs?

Yes, that's one of the main reasons people use them. Booked slots and gaps between bookings mean your dog shouldn't meet other dogs while you're there.

Secure dog fields by town

Cheshire

Staffordshire

Work with dogs round here?

Get your secure dog field business in front of local dog owners. Listings start from 20p a day.

List your business