Excitement building for new dog indoor soft play in Shildon

Zoomies is promising a safe and controlled space for dogs to play at the Dabble Duck Industrial Estate, having been announced earlier this year.

Owner Ashley Bennett described it as a long held dream, and a major career change from hairdressing to working with dogs.

A new dog soft play experience is set to be opening in Dabble Duck Industrial Estate in Shildon offering a safe space where dogs can play (Image: GOOGLE)

The play area will operate through 50-minute bookings, giving dog owners exclusive use of the space.

Two separate play areas will also be available, with staggered sessions designed to reduce the chances of dogs seeing one another.

Ashley has now shared an update explaining that the final stages of the process are still being worked through.

She said: “I’m at the stage where I’ve completed everything I possibly can from my side. Unfortunately, every time it feels like we’re getting close to an end date, another question or query seems to come through from higher up, which slows things down a little.

“Please bear with me while this final part gets sorted. I honestly can’t wait to get Zoomies up and running and share it with you all. Thanks so much for your patience and support!”

Ashley previously explained the personal meaning behind the business, saying: “Although I’ve been hairdressing forever, working with dogs has always been in my heart.

“This has been a dream quietly growing behind the scenes, built with so much love, care, and passion for our four-legged friends.”

The update was met with messages of encouragement from people keen to visit once the play area opens.

One commenter wrote: “Oh my goodness it will so be worth the wait. We’re so looking forward to coming.”

Another said: “My babies can’t wait to come along and play.”

And another added: “You will get there, we can’t wait and are really looking forward to getting booked in for some fun time with the doggos (sic)”.

Ashley said more details will be shared as the launch approaches.