Snowdonia National Park is a great outdoor adventure playground for our four legged friends. A paradise for owners and dogs alike.

You are passionate about your loyal companions. They are part of your family, so why not bring them to The Haybarn, with tails wagging. We want them to familiarize with his or her surroundings, and feel as stress free as you will arriving at the barn.                     

A home from home,there is no need to put your dog in kennels, The Haybarn has everything we can think of for your pooch to enjoy his or her holiday.

Up to two well behaved dogs per visit.

Here is what we provide for your furry friend;

  • Water, food bowls and food mat
  • Temporary holiday lead
  • Play ball
  • Doggy poop bags
  • Outside tap
  • Torch for those late night visits

Just a little bit of info 

If your dog is excessively panting and is having difficulty breathing

  • Move into the shade
  • Cool all of your dog with water and fan the head 
  • Let your dog drink small amounts of cool water frequently. 

Ticks are potentially harmful parasites which can spread nasty diseases. check for ticks during and after walking Particularly in the summer. 

If you find a tick- They look like a smooth dark pea- use tweezers to squeeze the skin that surrounds the tick and grab its head. slowly, pull it out. Make sure you get the whole tick , as anything left can still cause problems. If you have access to some olive oil, drop some on the tick with a dropper first - this suffocates them and makes them easier to pull out. If in doubt contact your vet. 

Insect stings If a sting is left in your dog, scrape it away with a fingernail or credit card. 

  • Do not squeeze or grasp the sting
  • Cool the area with a wet cloth to help reduce pain or swelling. 
  • If in doubt, contact your vet. 

Adder bites Keep your dog calm. If possible, do not allow it to walk. Carry your dog if possible. Leave the bite wound alone and consult a vet immediately. 

On a public right of way, you do not have to keep you dog on a lead, but they must always be under close control. Under the Countryside rights of way act in England and wales, you must keep your dog on a short lead (up to 2 metres) on Open Access land between 1st March and 31st July, and at all other times when you are near farm animals. Even well behaved dogs can scare wildlife especially during ground nesting season.

Dog owners have a legal duty to clean up every time your dog messes on designated land. 

Vets

Deufor Veterinary Surgery              Tel 01766513651   Madoc Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd LL49 9DB  (route map) 10.2 miles  19 minutes

Wern Tegid Veterinary Surgery      Tel 01678521466   Ffrydan Road, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7RU  (route map) 18.1 miles  21 minutes 

Milfeddygon Deufor Surgery           Tel 01766810277   Veterinary Surgery, Pwllheli, LL53 6UB  (route map)  22 miles  35 minutes 

Cater Veterinary Practice               Tel 01492877049   9 Mostyn Avenue, Craig y Don, Llandudno, LL301YS  (route map) 29.5 miles 46 minutes

Cibyn vet Clinic                                Tel 01286673026   llanberis road, Caenarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2BD (route map) 30 miles 45 minutes  Close to Snowdon 

Cibyn Veterinary Clinic                   Tel 01286673026   Cibyri industrial estate Llanberis Road, Caernarfon  (route map)  30 miles 44 minutes

Prospect House Veterinary Clinic   Tel 01492531448   Prospect House, 110 Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7PS  (route map) 34.5 miles 50 minutes

Bennett - Williams Vets                  Tel 01248422373   Construction house, Gaerwen industrial estate, Gaerwen  (route map) 41 miles  1 hour 6 minutes

 

Doggy house rules

Worm and flea treatments are up to date and your dog is microchipped 

Your dog must be at least one year old at the time of your holiday. 

You agree to accept full responsibility for any damages and /or soiling caused by your dog during your stay.

We ask if you can clean up after your dog, inside and outside.

We ask that you don't allow dogs upstairs, in any of the bedrooms or on any of the furniture

Dogs must not be left unattended with free roam to the house. 

The barn has an enclosed garden but please ensure they are supervised at all times and that the gate is closed. There are sheep in the neighboring field 

Please bag and bin all deposits. (scoop and bags provided)

Dogs must be clean before entry to the barn particularly after wet or muddy walks. Your dog must not be permitted to cause any kind of nuisance to the neighbouring property, 

Our high cleaning standards ensure that guests without dogs can confidently stay without doggy smells and dog hairs. However it would be almost impossible to maintain these high standards without the co-operation and respect from pet owners. 

 

Where to buy dog food

Pen y bryn stores 01766762321 Bryn House, Penybryn Llan Ffestiniog LL41 4LU  Open Monday - Friday  7.00am - 7.00pm  Saturday 7.00am - 6.00pm  Sunday 8.00am - 5.00pm

Pets r Us 01766831587 A great local pet shore selling everything you could need from food to leads, bowls and toys 

Coop   01766830262  High street Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3AG  Open Monday - Saturday 7.00am - 10.00pm  Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm