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BarringtonNew Hampshire03825US
5.0226
55First visit to a sniff spot. We have a new dog that’s about 10 months old. Wanted a safe place to practice off leash recall and this was great. I felt very secure and we learned he’s not ready for the woods. He found a ball he was quite enamored with. He was curious about the agility training, but not there yet. Plenty of space in sun and shade.
55Great spot! There is so much to explore and so many toys to pick from. I was very aware of the chickens becuase I wasn't 100% confident that might dog wouldn't be obsessed, instead he he just toy obsessed. Lots of room to run fast, climb hills of dirt and climb.
55My dogs love this SniffSpot! Lots of different things for them to play on and tons of toys to play with. They love running around the yard and through the wooded area! Traci was super accommodating as well and even left a small gift for our lab’s birthday! Would definitely recommend!
55Excellent place! My dog had a great time exploring, smelling, playing on the equipment and running as fast as she could. I barely managed to get photos she was so excited. I was pretty sure she'd be okay with the chickens, but brought her by on a leash the first time just in case - and was prepared to keep her leashed if it was a problem. She was well behaved. She loved the smells of the coop and wood pile. And kept coming back to say hi to the chickens. They were unflappable. ;)
55Amazing! We had a great time. Lots of structures, equipment, and fun things to do with your pup. Many different areas to explore throughout the backyard. Our pup loved the woods. Super secure, clean, thoughtfully designed, and well-cared for.
55Wonderful spot!
55What an awesome experience! Traci was so communicative and sent very clear instructions for our visit. Everything was just as described. Mufasa had so much fun and fell asleep as soon as we got in the car and started on our way home. Will definitely be back!!
55The Golden Dog Playground is our favorite Sniffspot! We loved all of the Halloween decorations and the NEW confidence building activities!!
55Perfect outing for my babies. I'm sure they will sleep well for the rest of the day 🩷🐾
55A very special space! My shy and noise-sensitive dog did great here. My mom’s husky mix was a bit too much with the chickens so we kept her leashed when we were in that area and let her off-leash with the gate closed in the woodsy fenced area. It was nice to have options.
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Golden Dog Playground

Barrington, New Hampshire
Fully Fenced
1 acre
5.0226 reviews
Top spot
Host avatar
Hosted by Traci B.

Golden Dog Playground

Barrington, New Hampshire
Host avatar
Hosted by Traci B.
5.0226 reviews
Top spot
Fully Fenced
1 acre
Golden Dog Playground - Barrington, New Hampshire
Golden Dog Playground - Barrington, New Hampshire
Golden Dog Playground - Barrington, New Hampshire

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

5 ft

99% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing details: Sturdy wire fencing encompasses the Golden Dog Playground. If your dog is very small they could possibly fit through the spaces between the gates and fences and the fence and side of our house.


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

We have 3 dogs that will be in the house with visual barriers to block their view of you and your dog(s) having fun. You may hear barking, but don't worry, they should settle down quickly.

GUEST FEEDBACK

12% of guests saw/heard

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

Other domestic animalsSometimes

Other domestic animals

Sometimes

We currently have 2 chickens in residence on the property. Dogs who have not yet experienced chickens will find this area fascinating and rich with smells. Our chickens are used to dogs, but please do not let your dogs bite and pull at the coop and bark excessively at the ladies. If your dog has a high prey drive and you are concerned about them being fixated on our hens, choose "Hide Chickens" under Extras when booking.

GUEST FEEDBACK

62% of guests saw/heard

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

We are over 500 feet away from the street and further from the nearest house. The only people you may see are the homeowners driving in/out or walking their dogs up/down the driveway.

GUEST FEEDBACK

5% of guests saw/heard

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)

The entrance to our Golden Dog Playground is safe, secure and private. You may hear dogs barking in the house when they hear a car in the driveway, but they settle down quickly. You may see people or dogs at a distance while you are entering, visiting, or exiting, but this would be in rare cases.

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

Amenities

Agility equipment

Parkour obstacles

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog toys


Pricing
$22 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!

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Location

Barrington, New Hampshire

Description

**Stay connected to what is happening at the Playground though our online Community. Get updates on new additions, toys, specials, closures, and fun activities. Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goldendogplayground.** Announcing the Golden Dog Playground set on over 5 acres of land in Barrington, NH, with just over 1 acre of the space fenced in. We believe dogs are family so we have worked hard to create a customized experience for you and your furry family that you will remember forever. We offer two separate fenced-in areas that connect. Are you looking to expose/introduce two dogs in a safe and welcoming environment where you can monitor their body language and temperament? If yes, then our space is perfect. Each dog can have their own fenced-in area to play and observe or open the gate and connect the two spaces for your dogs to explore all that we have to offer. We also offer confidence building equipment, a digging station, stretching board, pools for water (seasonal) and sensory play, enrichment toys, natural fitness stations and more! Have a special request or need? Let us know. We are happy to accommodate if we are able! During the fall/winter, a jug of water and clean bowl will be available for your dog to use during your visit. You will find this located in the seating area. Enjoy our enrichment toys and when your dog is done playing, simply leave them in the bucket provided for cleaning and sanitation for the next furry friend. Waste pick up is simple and easy. You will find poop bags in our mailbox located just inside the entry gate. Please pick up and dispose of waste in the garbage pail found near the mailbox. We can't wait to welcome you to our Golden Dog Playground - an oasis set among the woods with distance from the road and neighbors.

Cleanliness

99% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

**NOTE: this time of year (fall) acorns are falling from the trees. You may hear them hit the roof of the chicken coop or the porch, which makes a loud sound. Also, there is a potential of being hit if standing under the oak trees so please be aware and stand under the pergola canopy when under the trees.** Sturdy wire fencing encompasses the Golden Dog Playground. If your dog is very small they could possibly fit through the spaces between the gates and fences and the fence and side of our house. In addition to the entrance gate, there is an emergency exit gate as well as 3 gates, which are locked, along the back fence in the woods. There is a wood pile under the solar array where little critters like to live and hang out. Please be aware in case your dogs have a high prey drive that they may be particularly interested in this area. There are so many fun things for your dogs to engage with at the Playground, including a digging station, enrichment toys, a stretching board, confidence building equipment, natural fitness stations, chickens, and more (seasonally)! **We do advise that your dog wears a harness and that you guide them on the confidence building equipment to avoid injury.** The forest area has been blown free of debris, but rocks, roots, sticks, will be visible from storms/wind. We work diligently to keep these areas clean and safe. The back lawn can be a bit uneven due to settling of loam/rocks. There are also compost bins on the property. They are enclosed but something to be aware of. There are Hosta plants and other ornamentals within the fenced-in areas (seasonal). There is a landscaped area near our porch with rocks, a fire pit, chairs and ornamentals. This area is fenced off. Please do not let your dog enter this fenced off area. There are 2 chickens enclosed in a separate fenced-in area on the property. If your dog has a high prey drive and you are concerned about them being fixated on our hens, choose "Hide Chickens" under Extras when booking. This feature is available for early AM and late PM visits.

Extras

Don't Worry About Poo Pickup$5

No need to worry about waste pick up when your dog poops. We will clean up your dogs poo for you!

Heater$10

Does your dog love the snow and cold, but you don't? Our propane heater is tall and wide enough for 2 people to sit/stand under and benefit from the warmth while your dog enjoys the Playground.

Hide the Chickens$0

NOTE: Please only book this option for visits at 8:00 or 8:30am or 3:00 or 3:30pm (fall/winter). For dogs with a high prey drive, meeting our chickens (even though enclosed within a coop) may be overwhelming. We are happy to temporarily close the chickens in their wooden enclosure, while you are visiting, to help keep your dogs under threshold.

Extras

Don't Worry About Poo Pickup$5

No need to worry about waste pick up when your dog poops. We will clean up your dogs poo for you!


Heater$10

Does your dog love the snow and cold, but you don't? Our propane heater is tall and wide enough for 2 people to sit/stand under and benefit from the warmth while your dog enjoys the Playground.


Hide the Chickens$0

NOTE: Please only book this option for visits at 8:00 or 8:30am or 3:00 or 3:30pm (fall/winter). For dogs with a high prey drive, meeting our chickens (even though enclosed within a coop) may be overwhelming. We are happy to temporarily close the chickens in their wooden enclosure, while you are visiting, to help keep your dogs under threshold.


Human Sensory Box$0

While your dogs relax, take time to enjoy calming and soothing activities with the fun items we have included in our human sensory box. Why should only your dogs have their brains stimulated? Choose this option and we will leave in the sitting area for you to enjoy. HUMANS ONLY!


Small Dog Toys$0

Is your dog under 20 lbs? If yes, they may enjoy our small dog enrichment toy bin with items that will better fit their mouth size. There are only a few toys in the bin, but we continue to add to it.


Thank You!$5

Tips go towards helping keep the yard and Playground in shape for our human and canine friends. It also helps cover the cost of new toys and equipment.


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
2 hours
Max dogs per booking
5
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests

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.

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Meet your host

Traci B.

Joined in November 2022

Traci Bisson is the Owner/Founder of Golden Dog Adventure Co., Golden Dog NH Getaway, and Golden Dog Playground located in Barrington, NH. In 2018, Traci established a dog walking club as a community outreach program for dog lovers throughout the state. Today, Golden Dog Adventure Co., works with local, national, and international experts to offer quality education and in-person adventures for dog owners. In 2023, the company added a dog-friendly Airbnb focused on offering reactive dogs and their people a safe and inclusive opportunity to vacation with many welcoming amenities. Also in 2023, Golden Dog opened their first Sniffspot location focused on offering a positive bonding experience with physical and mental enrichment for both dogs and the people who love them. When Traci is not busy dreaming up creative events, she enjoys hiking with her dogs and husband researching new areas to lead outings, traveling, and spending time with her family. She lives a sustainable lifestyle, and continually looks for ways to decrease her carbon footprint.


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