Plans for new Otley dog training and exercise facility revealed

Agricultural land in Otley, West Yorkshire, could be used for a new dog training and exercise facility under plans submitted to the local authority.

Planning application documents show plans to use an area of land adjacent to the York Gate plantation for the facility which would be comprised of an exercise field, yard, approved single-storey agricultural building, secure deer fencing, and an existing access track.

The facility would be open for use on a 30/60-minute basis with 10 minutes separating sessions. Its opening hours would be 6am until 9pm all week in spring, summer and autumn, and from 8am until 4pm during the winter season.

Training courses potentially on offer at the centre include obedience, scent work, lead pulling, manners, and K9 first aid.