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ArlingtonWashington98223US
4.49
45Nice property. A little small for my two who are used to doing miles off leash on trails but on a day where I just wanted to exercise them without me having to worry about other dogs or people it was great! My young dog spent an hour and a half never stopping his “hunt”. The older one just wanted to play ball!
55Great spot-secluded, yet safe since it's fully fenced. Lots of trails to explore and places to sniff.
15We had a terrible experience at this Sniffspot. The description says there is "six fully fenced wooded acres". Unfortunately, 20-30ft of this fence has fallen down completely, leaving a large opening between the Sniffspot and the adjoining property. The neighbors have two blue heeler-type dogs (as noted in the description). There was an IMMEDIATE altercation between our reactive dog and the (off-leash)neighbor dogs. The neighbor dogs attacked our dog and she fell flat on her back, scrambling to get up, and was trigger stacked the entire rest of the day. If you list your Sniffspot as "6 fully fenced acres" it is your responsibility to ensure those acres are fully fenced. A thicket in front of a downed fence does not qualify as fencing. Additionally, I messaged the owner well before our arrival to personally explain that we have a reactive, fearful dog who is VERY reactive to the sight of other dogs. We asked her to please make sure any dogs on her property are in the house when we arrive. She messaged back and agreed to do this. However, the moment we arrived there was a dog just 10ft from us. Our reactive dog, of course, became reactive. If you are unable to ensure that ALL dogs on YOUR property cannot be out-of-sight, the responsible thing to do is to let us know. We would not have driven an hour out if we had known you couldn't control your renter's dog. We do not recommend this Sniffspot for reactive dogs, or even non-reactive dogs. If the fence does not get fixed, then there is potential for your dog to meet the adjoining property owner's dogs, and those two heelers do not welcome new dogs on their territory. -- *** SNIFFSPOT ADMIN REMEDY: the host has confirmed that the fence has been repaired and reinforced. The guest has been refunded. ***
55This is a really beautiful place! The are wide paths and little side trails to explore and an open space for playing frisbee or fetch. My dog Kai had a great time exploring all woods. The entry is triple gated for safety and fencing seems secure all around. There are a few place where you can see a neighboring house but we didn't see any people there. If coming from the south it seems faster to get there via Granite Falls. The directions were spot on and parking is easy.
55This space was amazing! 6 acres, fully fenced (field fencing), sizable pathways, smaller side trails and a medium sized open area. The terrain is mostly flat with two or three very slight inclines. Plenty of space for your pups to run, sniff and play. Large trees and tons of foliage (great photo ops!). The place feels secluded and private. Bonus...you can catch a glimpse of a river that flows behind the property while walking along one of the paths. The adjacent property has at least one medium sized pup that we saw, and heard a second barking. One of them did approach the fence and seemed friendly, did not bark at us and there were zero signs of aggression towards our pups during their brief interaction. He was quickly called away by his owner (the area of fencing where the two yards meet and the neighbors dog could be visible is small and located near the entrance to the right), we quickly walked past it and didn’t see the pup again during our visit. Fencing seems sturdy, enough so that a paranoid pet parent like myself felt comfortable letting my little guy lead the way and run ahead of us. Upon our arrival, Karen came out to greet us and review the lay of the land briefly. She is super thoughtful, going above and beyond by having potty bags, an umbrella and walking sticks available for use and free of charge. Directions were easy to follow and parking is available right in front of the property. Fencing is secure (double gated entrance) and I felt generally safe in the property and surrounding area. Our pups had a great time exploring this beautiful space, and my sister and I enjoyed our walk in the peaceful atmosphere. We will definitely be visiting this Sniff Spot again!
55This is a fun spot to play in. The main trail is a big loop with some smaller trails in between. We spent the first 25 min sniffing our way through, and once we became familiar with it we spent the next 30 taking turns hiding and having our dog, Qubit, sniff us out. There is a small cattledog in the property along the right side of the fence. It didn’t come up to the fence, and since Karen gave us a heads up I already dropped treats as we walked past it to keep Qubit’s focus away from the barking (a few woofs. Not too bad). Qubit had fun smelling everything.
55We really enjoyed visiting this Sniffspot. This particular spot consists primarily of paths through wooded areas which is a wonderful environment to give dogs a chance to be off-leash in the woods. The only thing that could make it better were if the fence were a bit higher (4' farm fence which is disclosed in the description).
55Loved this spot. Our dog enjoyed running through the forest trails. Perfect for everyone looking for a fun place to take your pup.
55This is a beautiful location. Trails for running, plenty to explore, sounds of nearby river. Plenty of good areas to play fetch though much of trail is adjacent to the 4ft fence. Caution if throwing anything that could list or bounce over the fence. The owner met us as it was our first time and she was exceedingly gracious and helpful. We will come back as often as we are able.
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Dogs can be dogs!

Arlington, Washington
Fully Fenced
6 acres
4.49 reviews
Sniffpass
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Hosted by Karen C.

Dogs can be dogs!

Arlington, Washington
Host avatar
Hosted by Karen C.
Sniffpass
4.49 reviews
Sniffpass
Fully Fenced
6 acres
Dogs can be dogs! - Arlington, Washington
Dogs can be dogs! - Arlington, Washington
Dogs can be dogs! - Arlington, Washington

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 ft

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps


Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other dogs

Sometimes

"neighbor's cattle dog is friendly. he may be seen thru the fence on occasion and may come down the road when you arrive, to unlikely. He can be sent home with """"""""""""""""go home!"""""""""""""""" I also may be sitting a friend's dog but they are securely penned at all times. today an extremely dog reactive dog plowed thru and knocked down the field fencing to get to my neighbor's dog who is friendly. No harm but Sniffspot dog owners were mad. If your dog is that dog reactive then this may not be the best place. It's all repaired now...thank you"

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other domestic animalsNo

Other domestic animals

No

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

Sometimes

Neighbors may, on very rare occasion be seen thru one area of the fence.

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Private entryYes

Private entry

Yes (Always)

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Pricing
$9 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Arlington, Washington

Description

Six fully fenced, wooded acres with trails and open area.

Hazards

uneven ground. bushes, tree roots.... it's the woods...

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Max dogs per booking
4
Is the host present?
I prefer to meet my guests on their first visits
Additional rules

Pick up poop if you can and leave bag on side of path. Please tie it up and I'll dispose.


Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

4.4 (9 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Karen C.

Joined in June 2019

I am a certified and licensed dog trainer. I've worked with aggressive, shy, reactive and scared dogs. I've seen wonderful results with dogs being able to run off-leash. I have this space and love seeing dogs smile.


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$9 per dog per hour

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