The Gulch Lake | Sniffspot
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PetalumaCalifornia94954US
4.969
55Pond is big and beautiful, the dogs enjoyed their swim very much!
55We love this Sniffspot!! We come every couple of weeks and our dogs swim the entire time!
55The absolutely best place! Haven’t seen any tick or algae.
55We had a Great Lake pawty for our birthdays. Awesome private lake. The doggies had a great time.
55Great place!
55What a great wide open space for the dogs to run! It was perfect for our two dogs who enjoy different things - there were birds to chase for one and a big lake to play fetch in for the other. We had no problems with ticks or fleas. There are geese and pelicans who rest in the pond so there is some bird poop around - beware if your dog is a poop eater. Love how responsive Shayla and her husband were. Definitely going to come back!
55A great place for dog training! Plenty of water even this late in the summer.
55The place was very nice the pond is awesome and plenty of land for the dogs to run around on. Dogs loved it and the host was very nice I will be coming back!
55This spot is dog heaven! There is plenty of space for dogs to run around and swim. The lake is bigger than it looks in the picture which was a nice surprise. We will definitely be back here!
55We had a great time visiting this Sniffspot! My dog, George, was a tad distracted by the barking dogs we walked past, but once we started walking down the hill towards the lake she was in heaven. There were many good smells, areas to explore, and as a 16 month old lab, naturally, she loved swimming! The host was incredibly kind and came out to help as we were a bit confused about where to park initially! George and I will absolutely be back again! Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic location :)
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The Gulch Lake

Petaluma, California
Unfenced
100 acres
4.969 reviews
Top spot
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Hosted by Shayla T.

The Gulch Lake

Petaluma, California
Host avatar
Hosted by Shayla T.
4.969 reviews
Top spot
Unfenced
100 acres
The Gulch Lake - Petaluma, California
The Gulch Lake - Petaluma, California
The Gulch Lake - Petaluma, California

Fencing

Enclosure

Unfenced

Fencing details: 100 acres of free space. The fencing is not dog friendly (it’s cow friendly :) )


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

Our dogs can be seen (depending where you park) and heard through our fences. They also are sometimes in our house, so they can be seen through our windows, if you’re in our pool area.

GUEST FEEDBACK

38% 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 have chickens that are secured, as well as other dogs that are secured. We have cows that roam freely in the field where our lake is, but the cows are harmless and most likely will not interact with you.

GUEST FEEDBACK

39% 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

Our ranch always has people here, however, down by the lake they are not visible, but the walk down to the lake, you could see people!

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.

Amenities

Swimming pool

Lake or pond

Field

Water - hose

Pesticide-free

Scenic view


Pricing
$25 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!

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Location

Petaluma, California

Description

The ultimate dog escape! A dreamy lake surrounded by rolling hills! Your dogs can experience wild foul, fish and cattle or spend their time time swimming away at the lake! There is a picnic table for your stuff and a great combination of sun and shade surrounding the lake! Please note, It is a little a walk to get down to our lake and the lake does not have any fencing. There are also cows that roam in the same field. The cows are harmless, but all fences must be shut while going in and out of the field. Our house is the only house on the right side of the road. Please do not stop/disturb the first houses on the left side of the driveway. Keep coming down our driveway and park near the light blue green house on the right. If you’re wondering if we test for toxic blue green algae, the answer is yes! The test was negative! Please see our pictures for confirmation of a negative test!

Cleanliness

98% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

This spot has a water feature, make sure to review these guidelines for visiting spots with water before visiting: https://help.sniffspot.com/article/167-how-to-keep-your-dog-safe-around-pools-and-water

Extras

Barn access$20

Access to a very large barn for a flat area to play

Bathing package$20

You dog get muddy down at the lake? We can provide towels, dog shampoo, and a place to clean them up before you head home!

Doggy daycare$50

Hang out at the ranch for the whole day! Your dog will experience a walk down to our lake, lots of play time with our golden retrievers, and a nap in our home! *dogs must get along with other dogs *please send us a message if you’re interested in boarding services!

Extras

Barn access$20

Access to a very large barn for a flat area to play


Bathing package$20

You dog get muddy down at the lake? We can provide towels, dog shampoo, and a place to clean them up before you head home!


Doggy daycare$50

Hang out at the ranch for the whole day! Your dog will experience a walk down to our lake, lots of play time with our golden retrievers, and a nap in our home! *dogs must get along with other dogs *please send us a message if you’re interested in boarding services!


Farm fresh eggs$9

One dozen farm fresh eggs from our personal chickens!


Natural tick and flea spray$4

Tick and flea preventative for dogs using natural ingredients


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
1.0 hour
Required advanced notice for visits
2 hours
Max dogs per booking
4
Is the host present?
I prefer to meet my guests on their first visits
Additional rules

No bbq’s and humans are not allowed to swim in the lake. Please pick up your dog’s poop!


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.

Top spot!

This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

4.9 (69 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Shayla T.

Joined in May 2024


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