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Mount VernonWashington98274US
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55Quiet and secure spot with multiple fully fenced large pastures. You...
55Nothing like roaming a farm! The dogs had a blast running on the...
55My dog had the best time. I was not concerned about him running off...
55Wonderful spot for the dogs to run around. Love the big space!
55It's beautiful and a great time but pasture 3 is not fully fenced....
55Fabulous opportunity for dogs to "be dogs" safely off leash. Bring...
55Huge space for dogs to run! Very clean too.
55I stopped here as I was driving through Washington. It was quiet and...
55Everything was great! All 5 dogs had a blast running across the...
55This spot was perfect for my reactive GSD! He was able to run & play...
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Otter Pond Private Dog Park In Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, Washington
Fully Fenced
15 acres
4.89219 Reviews
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Hosted by Laura F.

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Otter Pond Private Dog Park In Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, Washington
Host avatar
Hosted by Laura F.
Sniffpass
4.89219 Reviews
Sniffpass
Fully Fenced
15 acres
Otter Pond Private Dog Park In Mount Vernon - Mount Vernon, Washington

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 ft

98% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing type(s): Cattle with wire mesh

Fencing details: There are two gates that can be closed to make the area “smaller”—to just 2-3 acres. If you have a jumper, let me know and I will tell you how to turn on the invisible fence. Bring your own collar.


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 dogsNo

Other dogs

No

Occasionally neighbors walk their dogs along the gravel road, but there is a barrier of blackberries plus an extra fence 50ft away from the road.

GUEST FEEDBACK

9% 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

Usually there would be no livestock. However, right now, in early November, 2024, the grass is still growing (no frost yet!). I have cattle and sheep still grazing on a pasture northwest of the SniffSpot. I will change this description when I take them home for the winter.

GUEST FEEDBACK

6% 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

Walkers and people with dogs sometimes walk along the gravel road.

GUEST FEEDBACK

11% 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)

There are two sets of gates, which provides an “airlock” space to leave the pasture, but not directly exit to the road. Please close and secure all gates behind you.

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

Amenities

Lake or pond

River, stream or creek

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Outhouse available


Pricing
$12 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

Mount Vernon, Washington

Description

Available Oct 31-March31, these are seasonally available pastures, grazed during the warmer months. 15+ fully fenced grassy acres, including a pond. Acreage is divided into 3 areas, with gates open or closed to limit or expand running space. Higher areas are drier, puddles in the lower spots. Pastures are vacant through the winter months. Parking is along a private gravel dead-end road. There is a SniffSpot sign on the double green gate. There are occasional dog-walkers along the road, but otherwise the spot is private.

Cleanliness

95% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

HOST NOTE

I have added drainage to the pastures, so there are now some narrow drainage trenches. There are bones, sticks and chunks of wood scattered about that my dogs have left. Your dogs are welcome to take them home, if they decide to possess one, or just settle down to chew.

Water safety notice

Make sure to practice dog and human safety around water. Read more


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Max dogs per booking
20
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

Laura F.

Joined in June 2020

I have had working dogs for 20 years, both herding dogs and livestock guardians. I currently have 1 elderly Border collie, 1 Border terrier for rats, and 7 purebred Kangal Dogs 🐕 to protect the livestock from predators. I breed Kangal Dogs and have a lo-o-ong waiting list. I hope to shorten that list in 2025 with two litters of pups, but we’ll see.


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