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Fresh updates, practical tips, and product news from the Muddy team.
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.
Your booking system works. But is it working for your field?
Your generic booking tool probably gets you by – but how much of the work are you still doing yourself? Here’s what it could really be costing your dog field.
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.
Dog field booking systems: why manual bookings cost you more
Still taking dog field bookings by WhatsApp or paper diary? Here’s what manual booking really costs you – and how a dog field booking system fixes it.
5 things that make a dog field successful
Some dog fields are booked solid while others sit half-empty. It comes down to five fundamentals – here’s what the most successful fields get right.
Automatic gate codes for dog fields: how Muddy’s Igloo smart lock integration works
Tired of changing your gate code by hand and emailing it round every few days? Muddy Booking’s Igloo smart lock integration sends every dog field customer the right gate code automatically – and works even where there’s no phone signal.
Thinking about switching booking systems? Here’s what moving to Muddy actually looks like
Switching booking systems can feel like a hassle, especially when you’ve already got customers and bookings in place. But in reality, moving to Muddy is a straightforward process that can be handled with minimal disruption. Here’s what the migration actually looks like, and what to expect along the way.
Why more dog owners are booking secure dog fields
Private dog fields are becoming increasingly popular – but why are so many owners making the switch?
Livestock worrying laws are changing: What it means for farmers and a new opportunity to consider
As penalties for livestock worrying increase, farmers have both a growing risk to manage – and a new opportunity to meet responsible dog owners’ needs.
How much land do you need for a secure dog field?
One of the first questions landowners ask when considering a secure dog field is simple: how much land do you actually need? If you have a pocket of land available, it’s natural to wonder whether its size could make it suitable for a dog exercise field. In reality, there isn’t a single standard size for […]