The Pooches Play Park

Frequently Asked Questions About The Pooches Play Park

What makes The Pooches Play Park in Laughton suitable for nervous or reactive dogs?

The Pooches Play Park offers private hire sessions, meaning your dog has the woodland space entirely to themselves with no other dogs or distractions present. The fully enclosed woodland setting allows nervous or reactive dogs to explore off-lead in a calm, natural environment away from the unpredictability of public parks. The woodland surface encourages natural sniffing and roaming behaviours, which many anxious dogs find settling and confidence-building.

How does hiring a session at The Pooches Play Park support dog rescue work?

The Pooches Play Park is run by Wiccaweys, a border collie and working sheepdog rescue based in North Lincolnshire. Every booking directly raises funds for their rescue work, helping to support the care, rehabilitation and rehoming of border collies and working sheepdogs in need. It's a practical way for dog owners in the Laughton area to enjoy a safe walking space whilst contributing to a local animal welfare cause.

What is the surface like at The Pooches Play Park in Laughton?

The field features a natural woodland surface, offering varied terrain with leaf litter, undergrowth and tree cover. This makes it ideal for dogs who enjoy sensory enrichment through sniffing and exploring, and suits breeds with strong working or herding instincts. The woodland setting provides shade in warmer months and a more interesting walking experience than a flat, open paddock for both dogs and their owners.