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Fresh updates, practical tips, and product news from the Muddy team.
Running a dog field alongside a farm: how much work is it really?
Thinking about turning a spare field into a dog field, but worried it’ll take over your week? Here’s an overview of the work involved, from setup to seasonal jobs, and how to fit it around the farm.
Opening your dog field: the month-before-launch checklist
Opening a dog field in a month? Our week-by-week checklist covers everything from fencing and insurance to bookings, payments and spreading the word, so you’re ready for your first customers on day one.
Do you need planning permission for a dog walking field?
Do you need planning permission for a dog walking field in the UK? Usually yes, because it is a change of use from agriculture. What the 28-day rule covers, and what it doesn’t.
GDPR for dog fields: a plain-English guide for UK field owners
Do you need to register with the ICO? What about CCTV and WhatsApp bookings? A practical guide to GDPR and customer data for UK secure dog field businesses.
Muddy and your website: two ways to take bookings online
You don’t need a website to use Muddy – but if you have one, Muddy fits right in. Here’s how to embed your booking form into your existing site, or use your ready-made hosted Muddy website instead.