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Yesterday we took the dogs to Llwyn-On reservoir, but just as we got there the sky turned black and it hammered it down. Now we don't mind getting soaked, but the hounds do! So we decided to try out an indoor dog centre we'd heard about recently (thanks Dilys!). After a quick phone google, we turned the car around and headed to Cardiff instead.
As we got to Action Petz (just off Newport Road) the sun came out (typical) but we were curious and decided to go in anyway. Our male hound Rosco can be a bit snappy with bigger dogs, so we muzzled him before going in. We half expected them to say he wouldn't be allowed in, but they were very welcoming and made a fuss of both dogs. We filled out a form giving general information about our dogs and their temperaments, but we didn't have their microchip numbers or vaccination certificates. Not to worry they said - we could still go in for a look around but we had to keep the dogs on a lead, and bring the missing details next visit. Brilliant!
We were shown in, and told to take the dogs straight to the outside yard to toilet, and to do this every visit. If they did have an accident on the artificial grass inside, not to worry, just clean it up using the bags and disinfectant provided on the walls. It's huge inside, so much room for all the dogs to run, obstacles for them to navigate and toys to play with. The dogs off lead were happily scampering around and sniffing each other. There were other dogs on leads, and with muzzles on too. Roxie our other basset was trying to play with a group of beagles that were there. We can't wait to go back and let her run free! Rosco on the other hand needs more socialising and training first, so we booked in with the on-site trainer Michelle while we were there. He was happy enough with the little dogs, but wary of the bigger dogs. With a bit of work hopefully we can snap him out of it and he can run free too! There's a little cafe inside too, as well as a dog groomers and shop. We were there two hours without realising!
We're so glad we went, all the staff were lovely, and we can see us being regular visitors. If you decide to go, here are some tips:
- Bring your dog's microchip info, vaccine certificates, and vet details.
- Make sure your dog has a collar on, and I.D. tag with your name and their name.
- There's a one-off £10 joining fee. You can choose to do monthly membership, or pay to 'pop in and play' at £4.50 a time, plus £1 for each extra dog.
http://www.actionpetz.com/
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