Who are we
The field is run and owned by Darren and Sarah, we tend to be the scruffy ones around managing the site.
We meet through our love of dogs, in a pub of all places, ’Sarah’s dog stole my seat’. The year was 1998 and we realised how much we both cared for and loved dogs and always looking to make their lives a better one. We have owned many rescue dogs since that time. Currently on dog number eight.
Some of these dogs came issues, nervous, reactive, no recall, resource guarding or just did not listen, while others were just perfect once we had done a bit of positive training and good old fashioned exercise to help them loose a bit of weight.
All of the dogs we have rescued have always been from the age of 6+
A Dog Adventure
In 2006 we decided to take the plunge and create businesses related to dogs and animals.
2006 PetTastic was born. A pet supplies business selling innovative dog products online. Also at the same time we ran a home boarding business where dogs came and stayed in our own home. At some weekends we had seven dogs including our own. They went everywhere with us, dog country shows, fun dog shows, they became part of our family.
In 2008 we stopped dog boarding as PetTastic was on the road. We attended around 20 outdoor shows a year with our trade stand selling our innovative dog products. We did dog shows, country shows/fairs & camping shows all over the UK. We meet some lovely people and their dogs, many with amazing stories to tell.
Time for a change
In 2015 we made the big jump to move to Devon. Devon was the place where we always spent our holidays with our dogs, in fact we choose our accommodation based on their needs. Farm House with a property suitable for holiday letting and land for dogs to run and play.
Sadly due to our new location we had to stop exhibiting at shows, we only did a few local smaller shows Dogs trust, RSPCA, Spaniel Welfare etc..
2018 ‘The North Devon Secure Dog Walking Field’ was born. We had a paddock which had a 6 foot fence and as owners ourselves of a reactive dog, human and dog reactive we decided this was a great space for her to run and play without interference from others. During our time as dog owners we also had a spaniel that was an escape artist when it came to fences around gardens, she would always find a way; over, through or under the fence. Our secure field would have been the perfect solution for her but sadly she went to rainbow bridge just before we moved to Devon.
Since opening the field to all it has proved to be a massive hit. It's hard to believe how many owners also have a reactive nervous dogs or a dog that cannot go off the lead due to prey drive. We just love watching dogs run for their first time off the lead.
It's been a hell of a ride, high's and low's but we just love watching dog and owner enjoy all that we have created.
Thanks For reading
Darren & Sarah
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