Aberdeenshire is a big, rural county, and a private field can be a real help for a reactive, nervous or easily distracted dog. We checked Google Maps and five fields pass our bar: a listing, their own website and at least 10 reviews. They are spread from Aboyne to Peterhead, so it’s worth picking the one nearest you.
Five fields with a Google Maps listing, a website and 19+ reviews
Gamrie Dog Field
★★★★★ 5.0 · 29 Google reviews
North Cross, Slacks, Gamrie, Banff AB45 3HB. Own website (gamriedogfield.co.uk). Reviewers mention a shed for shelter, running water, a wash area, a sandpit and sturdy activity equipment, plus a short introduction on your first visit.
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Deeside Dog Park
★★★★★ 5.0 · 19 Google reviews
Ballater Road, Dess, Aboyne AB34 5BP. Own website (deesidedogpark.co.uk). Reviewers mention a stream, an agility section, a scenting section, a hut and water stations, and a parking set-up they found calm for reactive dogs. With 19 reviews it’s a smaller sample than some.
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Pounding Pawz
★★★★★ 4.9 · 33 Google reviews
East Stoneyhill, Longhaven, Peterhead AB42 0PR. Own website (poundingpawz.co.uk). Reviewers mention having the area to themselves, agility equipment and plenty of safety signage, and one owner of two rescues with poor recall says it suits them well.
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Let ‘Em Aff Dog Fields Ltd
★★★★★ 4.7 · 31 Google reviews
Esslemont Estate, Ellon AB41 8NW. Own website (letemaff.squarespace.com). Reviewers mention two fields, an agility area, a sandpit, good parking and a covered spot for owners.
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Run Free Dog Fields – Inverurie
★★★★★ 4.5 · 38 Google reviews
North St, Inverurie AB51 5DP. Own website (runfreedogfields.co.uk). Reviewers describe two enclosed fields about a mile from the town centre, with agility equipment, water and poo bags. One reviewer wished for secure parking, so ask about that when you book. It has the lowest rating of the five.
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What we left out and haven’t checked
We haven’t visited any of these, and Google ratings come from the public. Reviewers call the fields secure, but we haven’t seen the fencing. Zoomies Aberdeen (4.9 from 65 reviews) gives a B997 address with an Aberdeen postcode, so we couldn’t tell whether it sits inside the city or the county. The fields in and around Aberdeen itself are on our Aberdeen secure dog fields page.
What to ask before you book
Ask how high the fence is, whether the field is yours alone for the slot, how many dogs are allowed and what it costs. Some of these are well off the main roads, so check the route and parking too. A calming bite beforehand may help a dog who finds new places a lot, though for ongoing anxiety, speak to your vet. More local ideas are on our Aberdeenshire dog services page.
If you’d rather someone else does the exercise, see our Aberdeenshire dog walkers. For help with recall or reactivity, our Aberdeen dog trainers directory is the nearest we have so far.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there secure dog fields in Aberdeenshire?
Yes. Five have a Google Maps listing, their own website and at least 19 reviews: Gamrie, Deeside Dog Park near Aboyne, Pounding Pawz near Peterhead, Let ‘Em Aff near Ellon and Run Free in Inverurie. We haven’t visited them.
Are the fields fully fenced?
Reviewers describe them as secure, but we haven’t seen the fencing. Ask about fence height, exclusive use, dog numbers and price before you book.
Written by Georgiana & Figo, who still checks every gate twice.
