Muddy Paws Agility Field at Marshall's Farm Shop
Difficulty
easy
Duration
30 minutes per booking
Fitness Level
Suitable for most dog owners and dogs; no special physical conditioning required but moderate activity expected for dogs.
Overview
Discover a safe, exclusive agility training field for dogs at Marshall’s Farm Shop near Kintore. Spacious, secure, and well-equipped, Muddy Paws offers a unique setting for training, socializing, and off-lead fun.
Blackburn Muddy Paws Agility Field
Dogs welcome • Field size 50m x 25m • Start times every 30min • Crafted w/your furry friends in mind
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About This Adventure
Experience the joy of agility training at Muddy Paws Agility field, where you and your dog can enjoy exclusive access to spacious, secure areas. Perfect for off-lead play, training, and socializing, the fields feature quality equipment, shelters, and amenities, ensuring a memorable outing for both you and your furry friend.
Duration: 30 minutes
Starting times are available at around every 30 minutes
The Muddy Paws Agility field contains a variety of quality agility equipment for you and your dog(s) to enjoy.
The fields provide a safe and secure dog area where you can take your best friend to have a run free off the lead.
Our fully enclosed fields are perfect for off lead puppy training, recall practise, injury recovery, nervous pooches or socialising your new family member with their siblings. The fields are large open spaces with secure fences and gates surrounding them.
Within both fields there are shelters, picnic benches, dog poo bins and drinking water facility. The water tap is situated at the entrance gates and dog bowls are provided. For darker evenings we also have a floodlight on a 30 minute timer switch - the button to press this on is on the wooden dog grooming cabin at the field entrance gates.
When booking a time slot you receive exclusive use of the field you have booked, feel free to bring a couple of friends and dogs with you.
We advise that there is a maximum of 5 dogs per field per booking and animals must be supervised throughout.
Included
Both fields have shelters, picnic tables and everything you need for a great time with your dog(s).
Important to Know
At least one member of each booking must be 16 years and above.
The two fields have separate entrances but communal parking area.
Please ensure you enter the correct field as per your booking; either open field or agility field.
Occasionally livestock may be seen in the fields adjacent to the muddy paws fields.
Meeting Point
Muddy Paws fields are at Marshall’s Farm Shop, Boghead Farm, Kintore, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0XD. Please see map of where the muddy paws fields are located.
Access available from both sides of the A96.
- If travelling towards Aberdeen, take the slip road off the A96 as per the signs for Marshall’s farm shop. Continue following signs, through the underpass underneath the A96, muddy paws fields are right in front of you.
- If travelling towards Kintore direction from Aberdeen side, take the slip road off the A96 as per the signs for Marshall’s Farm Shop. When you turn into the entrance at the farm shop take a right, head down the hill, muddy paw fields are on your left.
Adventure Tips
Book Ahead for Exclusive Use
Reserve your 30-minute slot in advance to guarantee private access to the agility field and ensure a calm, distraction-free environment for your dog.
Bring Your Dog’s Favorite Toy
Toys can help motivate and focus your dog during training sessions and make socializing with other dogs easier.
Supervise Dogs at All Times
Dogs must be supervised throughout the booking, especially when multiple dogs share the field, to ensure safety and prevent conflict.
Prepare for Variable Weather
Shelters are available on-site, but dress for wet and windy Scottish conditions, as the field is fully outdoor and exposed.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Red squirrels in nearby woodlands
- Various farmland birds including pheasants
History
Marshall’s Farm Shop has served the Kintore community for decades, blending traditional farming with modern amenities for locals and visitors.
Conservation
The farm and Muddy Paws field prioritize responsible land use, maintaining secure fences to protect local livestock and habitat while providing space for dog recreation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sturdy Footwear
Durable shoes with grip will keep you steady on wet or uneven ground.
Water Bottle and Dog Bowl
Keeping both you and your dog hydrated is crucial, especially during warmer months.
summer specific
Light Jacket or Rain Coat
Prepare for typical Scottish weather with lightweight waterproof layers.
spring specific
Favorite Toy or Treats
Bring motivational tools to reward and focus your dog during agility and social sessions.