Northern Ireland pet house owners go barking mad for a brand new agility canine park which has welcomed over 800 furry associates in 4 months

A brand new canine agility enterprise in County Tyrone is proving completely paw-some with pets house owners all through Northern Ireland.

Off Lead Agility, which supplies a protected area for dogs and their house owners to play and prepare, first opened its doorways in August and has been inundated with bookings welcoming over 800 furry associates in simply 4 months.

And following the recent success, the Gorse Road centre proprietor has now reinvested in a brand new indoor facility which is already approaching its a centesimal reserving since opening over every week in the past – and is booked up till Christmas.

Owner Ashleigh Nicholl, defined: “Three months after opening the outdoor dog play park, I’m delighted to announce that the second phase of our project has been launched. The indoor play area is already proving extremely popular, with bookings coming in right up until December 23 at the moment and approaching the 100th booking and I’ve only been open since November 1. I have had people from Donegal Town, Omagh, Portrush, Randalstown and even further.

“The indoor play area mirrors the outdoor, with a range of agility obstacles, tunnels, scent areas and of course, our champions podium for that all important doggy picture. The response so far has been truly amazing.”

Understanding what life will be like with a reactive or nervous canine, the native entrepreneur needed to create an space for dogs and their house owners to run round and build confidence whereas feeling protected, safe and relaxed.

She continued: “I arrange the business as there is not numerous alternative within the north west space in the case of protected, securely fenced areas the place canine lovers can let their dogs off lead. There are a number of canine parks inside 20 miles of Belfast, however nothing within the north west space you could rent privately. Most inexperienced areas and scenic areas are ‘dogs on lead’ areas, and a few canine house owners will be apprehensive about permitting their dogs to roam free.

“For many dog owners, a daily walk in a popular area can be a stressful experience with lead pulling, reactive or anxious dogs. Dog ownership should be a mutually enriching element of our day to day lives so the park allows the dogs to be free while still confined within our boundaries. It also allows owners to work on their dog’s general obedience and recall in a secure area.

“The park has agility equipment throughout, which is a great way to build confidence, fitness and concentration in your dog, with the added benefit of quickly tiring them out.”

Taking a leap of religion again in August, Ashleigh has invested her time and money within the new enterprise, increasing with the indoor centre and supporting different native dog-related businesses and rescue centres.

She defined: “I had deliberate that the indoor space would enable a variety of various coaching programs throughout the canine coaching spectrum, and this has proved to be the case. The space is booked each Thursday by Agility Training with Caitlin at Barking Paws, for 1-2-1 agility classes with shoppers.

“On Saturday mornings, Doggy’s Day Out Training Services hold a puppy class, which again has been a great success so far. Throughout the rest of the week it is pleasing to see the amount of dog lovers coming and spending some quality time with their dogs in a safe, stimulating environment.

“I supplement income from bookings with a business partnership programme, which is a social media package designed to help dog related businesses use our facilities and our social media for advertising. I currently partner with dog groomers, pet photographers, dog walkers and trainers with the aim of mutually growing the businesses.

“Finally, the profits from the tea/coffee/chocolate station continue to be donated to local dog rescue centres, such as Rainbow Rehoming. I hope to increase the number of rescue centres benefiting from this donation over the next few months. Some local rescue centres such as Rainbow Rehoming, PET FBI and Friends of Rescue have also received free play slots at the park.

“The capital spend in the indoor area has been funded by income generated by the three months of the outdoor park, plus the business partnership plan. This has included an extension to an existing shed, fully kitting it out with dog agility equipment, an extended car park and a new NIE connection. We hope that both parks will help recoup the initial investment into the business by 2024 which is amazing for someone who just opened for the love of dogs!”

The park is run on an appointment foundation so walk-ins will not be accepted. For extra data on Off Lead Agility or to guide a spot, go to here. They will also be discovered on Instagram and Facebook by looking Off Lead Agility.