Decembers Blog…..A HUGE Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our friends, customers , suppliers and most importantly, doggies!!
Decembers Blog…..A HUGE Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our friends, customers , suppliers and most importantly, doggies!!
Huge thank you to all our wonderful customers for your support throughout this year, and what a year it has been!! We keep adding to and improving the Kirklevington field (more to come in 2024!), and we opened the amazing indoor Dog Discovery Barn at Sexhow, Hutton Rudby, bringing more choice to our canine companions. Our second field will open in 2024-its going to be fantastic-we can’t wait!!
If you are still looking for the perfect present, we have some lovely gift certificates available online or via post should you wish. Just visit our website www.k9fun-time.co.uk
Gift certificate for the Field or Barn available
We’ve welcomed our son Oliver to our family, who has stolen all our hearts-including his sisters, Jemima. We have also welcomed Karen into the K9 Fun-Time Family, she has been absolutely amazing, and we love having her in the team 😊
We continue to support local charities, including our summer dog show, free hire of facilities, food bins and donations for www.maxismates.org.uk , The Lost Dog Trapping Team etc. We also make it a priority to support other local/small businesses where we can. Running a small business is tough, and we all need to help each other.
Maxi’s Mates
The Lost Dog Trapping Team
There has been the introduction of the XL Bully ban which has been a difficult time for many, including ourselves. As a business, we are also impacted by any law changes, as are our insurers, and the most up to date field/barn hire information for XL’s is on our website https://k9fun-time.co.uk/xl-bully
We could go on….but all that we really want to say is thank you, and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all !!
Merry Christmas to all, love the K9 Fun-Time Team
November’s Blog…..thank goodness for the Indoor Barn!
November’s Blog…..thank goodness for the Indoor Barn!
Winter is definitely making itself known now. October was the wettest on record, but we were really pleased with how the Kirklevington Field stood up to the wet weather….all the planning, design and draining paid off. The Dog Discovery Barn was an absolute godsend, and was enjoyed by lots of customers, new and existing. www.dakotaschoiceabt.com and tees valley dog training are still offering lots of wonderful training over the coming months, and throughout the rest of the winter.
Dakotas Choice Dog Training in the indoor Dog Discovery Barn
We always try hard to give back to the dog care community in any way we can, and one of the things we are doing this winter is having a food Donation bin inside the Dog Discovery Barn. This is in aid of maxismates.org.uk and The Lost Dog Trapping Team, who are desperately in need of grain-free wet dog food, tinned sardines, tinned steak etc. Full details are available in the barn or on our social media platforms. We are always happy to pick up donations too for those who might not be able to travel to the barn.
Dog Food Donations for @Maxi’s Mates and @The Lost Dog Trapping Team
Lest we forget. We remember those, both human, canine, equine etc who gave their lives for us. You will see the painted poppies all around the Dog Discovery Barn to support britishlegion.org.uk
Supporting remembrance britishlegion.org.uk
We are already starting to plan all things festive, and are looking forward to putting up the Christmas decorations at the field and the barn. We have some Doggy Christmas parties to plan too….more information coming soon. As always we are open every day over the festive period to ensure our customers get the very best service- make sure you book your slot soon!
For those of you who don’t know what to buy your beautiful dog for Christmas, look no further…we have gift vouchers available to purchase online www.k9fun-time.co.uk , or handwritten gift certificates if you’d prefer.
Spaniel and Pug in Santas Sledge
Octobers Blog…..K9 Spook-Time 😊
We had a busy September, with lots of wonderful training going on with Lucynda of www.dakotaschoiceabt.com and Hoopers with Natalie of www.teesvalleydogtraining.co.uk
Throughout October we will be decorating the Field and the Indoor Barn with all things Halloween, so hopefully you and your dogs will love it, and get some fantastic photos…. thats if you dare!!
Bentley the German Shepherd enjoying Halloween Pumpkins at K9 Fun-Time
We have a Spooktacular Howl-o-ween event running with Dakotas Choice Dog Training on Saturday the 28th, and Tuesday 31st October. This will be lots of fun for the whole family to enjoy with your favourite canine companion. There will be limited places, but to book please contact Dakotas Choice on www.dakotaschoiceabt.com, or on Facebook @Dakotaschoiceabt
The lovely Missy enjoying Halloween fun at the field
Please post and send over your favourite doggy Halloween pics throughout October, we always love to see them, and there might even be a prize for the best one!!
As the dark nights approach, please ensure you bring torches for the field if you are using one of the later slots, and make sure that you keep an eye on your dog’s so as not to miss a poo 😊
For those of you who have still not used the Dog Discovery Barn, please get in touch to organise your visit so we can show you around and get you ready for those Autumn/Winter days. Remember it is fully lit and undercover, so can be used whatever the weather- although please dress accordingly to the temperature.
The lovey Oscar and Toby Enjoying the Dog Discovery Barn- fun indoor dog park
Septembers Blog…. It’s a bit of an Indian Summer-better late than never!
Septembers Blog…. It’s a bit of an Indian Summer-better late than never!
Dakotas Choice- www.dakotaschoiceabt.com -held the brilliant Alice in Scentland at the Dog Discovery Barn and out in the field at Sexhow, Hutton Rudby. All agreed it was a fantastic day, and the dogs had the best time ever. Lucynda and team are now on with organising for Halloween….something spooky is on its way- keep an eye out!!
August saw the arrival of our newest member of the K9 Fun-Time Family. Our gorgeous son Oliver was born, and we would like to thank you all for your kind words and congratulations. We are so lucky to have the NHS- and a huge thank you goes to the wonderful staff at the James Cook and The Friarage Hospital - www.southtees.nhs.uk
We now have a full range of E-Gift Vouchers available on our website www.k9fun-time.co.uk for the Kirklevington Field, and the Indoor Dog Discovery Barn- you never need to be stuck for a present again!
It won’t be long before we start to put up the Halloween decs……how the year has flown! I’m sure you will all have loads of fun as ever though. Please don’t forget to send in pics or tag us in posts- we do love to see your doggies enjoying themselves!
July’s Blog….not so much summer as soaker!!
Julys Blog….not so much summer as soaker!!
July wasn’t the best of months weather wise, we were very pleased that we had the option of the Indoor Dog Discovery Barn for K9 Fun-Time members to use, and it was lovely to see so many of you enjoying it!
Finn and Alfie enjoying the Indoor Dog Discovery Barn
We welcomed Karen to the K9 Fun-Time Team which was fantastic, and many of you might see her out and about doing inductions, field checks etc. Karen has a wealth of experience with dogs, especially rescues, and we love having her as part of the team.
Karen our new K9 Fun-Time Team member- we are so lucky to have her working with us
We are excited to have the Alice In Scentland event being held on Monday 28th August By Dakota’s Choice Animal Behaviour & Training and K9 Fun-Times Dog Discovery Barn and field, TS15 0ER. This is a fun event for all the family, and the invitation includes; Mad Hatters Tea Party (Area search) Queen of Hearts Games (Tracking) Down the rabbit hole (Man trailing) Things might get a little bit bonkers so make sure you dress to blend in and there might even be a prize for the Mad Hatters favourite! To Book: Visit: www.dakotaschoiceabt.com SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES & ABILITIES!
Later in August we celebrate our 2-year Anniversary at the Kirklevington Secure Dog Walking Field which is very exciting news! You will see some little surprises being added to the field throughout the month, which we hope will enhance you and your dogs experience even more. A HUGE thankyou to all our wonderful members for your continued support, we will keep doing our best to create the best space possible for you all and your gorgeous canine companions!
Celebrating our Second Anniversary at the Kirklevington Secure Dog Walking field
We are also expecting a new arrival this month, our second child is due any day, and we are all looking forward to meeting him. Its going to be a hectic few months, so I will apologise in advance if it takes me a little longer than usual to get back to anyone….please bear with me .
Expecting our new arrival very soon..
Flaming June, it really was…..hopefully things will cool down a bit!
Flaming June, it really was…..hopefully things will cool down a bit!
Our second blog to tell you about all things K9 Fun-Time….it has been a busy month, and we have lots to look forward to in the coming months.
Autumn may seem like a long way away, but please book in for your induction for the indoor Dog Discovery Barn so you are all ready for the rain- if you are a current member- please get in touch prior as Inductions may not be necessary.
Dog and scent wall in the indoor Dog Discovery Barn
Pepper enjoying the scent wall in the Dog Discovery Barn
Dog Welfare
Our priority at K9 Fun-Time is to ensure the highest levels of canine welfare, hence checking vaccinations and ensuring all users attend an induction session. We know not everyone insists on this, but high standards are not something we will apologise for. Please send undated vaccinations through as soon as you receive them to hello@k9fun-time.co.uk ….spot checks will be made 😊.
With some hotter days on the horizon, please check before booking if your dog will be comfortable with the temperature. The field has plenty of shaded spots, trees, equipment and lovely long grass, but all dogs are different and have different needs. Below is a useful pic from the www.dogstrust.co.uk to help with heatstroke recognition.
Throughout July and into the coming months there are some fantastic courses being run by Lucynda at www.dakotaschoiceabt.com including the Puppy Pickle, Advanced training (for those teenage years), and many more. There is also a new, exciting announcement to make, for some summer fun…clues will be released throughout July- here’s the first…can you guess??
Your first clue…lets begin at the beginning …
Our little girl and gorgeous doggies, helping with field checks…it’s a family affair!
We are coming up to our second Anniversary at the Kirklevington Field, so have a few surprises in store. As always, a huge thank you to our amazing customers, both canine and human, who make what we do an absolute pleasure. We are a small, family business, and work hard to give you and your dogs the highest standards possible- thank you for your continued support 😊
Barking Mad May
Barking Mad May at K9Fun-Time
We have had a busy month at K9Fun-Time. Not only has our Indoor Dog Discovery Barn got up and running, but we have also been involved in a number of charity events.
We have had some amazing trainers such as Lucynda from Dakota's Choice and Natalie from Tees Valley Dog Training. Lucynda has been busy running many Scentventure classes, Behaviour, Puppy classes etc as well as 1:1 training sessions- all the details of which can be found on her website. Natalie has had some wonderful Hoopers classes running from the barn, and has more running next month.
The benefits of both to your dogs behaviour and quality of life is huge…..which will you choose to take part in next?
Charity Dog show Boxer Dog winner with our guest judge, Alison, from Maxi’s Mates.
We have run a charity dog show at the Hutton Rudby Coronation event in aid of Maxi's Mates rescue and Rehoming Centre. The smile on the dogs and the humans faces says it all….so much fun- everything from Radiant Rescue, to the Dog that looks most like their owner.
The gorgeous German Shepherd, Bear, winning his class- definitely a pampered pooch!
We were also main sponsor of the Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind charity event, Bark in the Park, and saw many new and existing clients, which was fabulous. We had a great time with Lucynda and her team of Dakotas Choice Animal Behaviour and Training, running a have-a-go agility and Envirofun stand- lots of fun was had! We also ran a raffle in Aid of Mind Charity.
Over the month we managed to raise nearly £500 for local charities, which we are really proud of.
Charity dog show Radiant Rescue winners- look at the smile on this gorgeous Greyhounds face- they make such wonderful pets
The rain has at last stopped and our Secure Dog Walking Field at Kirklevington is looking fantastic. Perfect for some off-lead fun in a secure and enriching environment.
The Indoor Dog Discovery Barn is a brilliant addition to our dog centric facilities, and we have been getting some lovely feedback from our clients. Remember- this is a great space, whatever the weather. It will keep you and your dogs dry and mud-free, but also it’s a great space in the shade on those hotter days. Please just drop us a line if you would like a look around hello@k9fun-time.co.uk, or visit our website www.k9fun-time.co.uk
Our lovely Working Cocker Spaniel, Twix, enjoying the Indoor Dog Discovery Barn
As always, a huge thank you to all our wonderful customers, both canine and human, for your support and for being so amazing- it really is appreciated.