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The UK's first indoor dog-walking park has just opened in Cardiff to give owners a chance to talk a stroll with their pets without having to face the elements.

A former steel warehouse has been transformed into the 20,000 sq ft Action Petz park and costs £4.50 per session.

Dog-loving Shelley Redding took inspiration from US dog parks to design and open the new park.

The 37-year-old said: "It has been very popular because it is dry and safe in here for people and their pets.

"It does rain a lot unfortunately and it gets dark very early in the evenings at this time of year - so people are really enjoying bringing in their pets."

The park, which opened three months ago, boasts a variety of toys, jumps, tunnels, sleep areas and a fly-ball play zone for canines to have fun with.

The surroundings of the park are designed to try to mimic a natural environment and include artificial grass, park benches, plants and trees.

Ms Redding believes that her £35,000 park in the Tremorfa area of the Welsh capital is the first in Britain.

She said: "This is the first centre of its kind. "Our aim is to ensure that dogs have the time of their lives.

"We have structured play sessions will mean that dogs are blissfully happy and tired out from their day of play.

"We absolutely promise that you won't get rained on in our park, and as for mud - well there isn't any

The park also has an outside zone for any dogs to cock their legs, which staff ensure is kept clean at all times.