Safe/Enclosed spaces for dogs near Edinburgh?

Mike N · Old Hand

Safe/Enclosed spaces for dogs near Edinburgh?

Thistle · Old Hand

Hi, I am still trying to find the very place in Edinburgh, I will let you know if I ever come across somewhere fully enclosed.

flash · Old Hand

Inverleith Park is not too bad, one or two holes in the fence but usually lots of other dogs to play with as a distraction and the area the dogs can run in is massive.

Mike N · Old Hand

We had Django at Inverlieth on Monday night. I wouldn't feel safe letting django run around there, he would get spooked too easily I think, but cheers for the suggestion.

tootsmazza · Enlightened One

The park in Dalmeny Street is completely enclosed with gates at either end.
Unfortunately Mason aka Houdini worked out how to open the gates and became a total liability there so I would advise a second pair of eyes with you, but if Django's sole purpose in life is not to escape he may enjoy it smile

Mrie

Slippy · Old Hand

Zetland Park in Trinity is completely enclosed. You pay about £25 a year as a subscription and get a key for the gate to let yourself in and out. It also has the advantage that you can see the whole park from the gate and so can check for squirrels, cats and other dogs before letting your grey off the lead.
Sheila

King Bear · Graduate

More expensive but the Dean gardens is really lovely. Unfortunately it does have squirrels and lots of wee dogs. Around £100 per year.

tootsmazza · Enlightened One

I thought you had to live in the area to apply for keys to the private gardens, is that not the case?
I'd happily pay for an enclosed space for Mason smile

Marie

King Bear · Graduate

No although it's situated near Anne Street they let the other riff raff in (like me and Jacky). It's actually a lovely garden and there's alot of other dogs with "issues" but you need to ensure that your dog is under control and on lead if need be etc. Joining instructions are on a sign next to the entrance near Anne Street.
Beware though squirrels and wee dogs.

tootsmazza · Enlightened One

Cheers, I'll check it out. Wee dogs don't bother Mason and the muzzle should stop squirrel carnage smile

Marie

Michelle · Master

Slippy wrote:

Zetland Park in Trinity is completely enclosed. You pay about £25 a year as a subscription and get a key for the gate to let yourself in and out. It also has the advantage that you can see the whole park from the gate and so can check for squirrels, cats and other dogs before letting your grey off the lead.
Sheila

Hi there, How do you go about joining up and getting some keys to the park? It sopunds very good for Jet!