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PortlandOregon97231US
5.01124
55Always a wonderful time!
55This is one of our favorite spots! My pups had the best time. They loved playing on the playground that was built. The fencing was secure and I was able to stay dry in the trailer!
55Really beautiful setting including toys, obstacle course, and little enclosure for humans if it rains. We messaged the host ahead of time asking about the horses (our dog is unpredictable around livestock) and she kindly offered to keep them in a different paddock while we were there so that there was some separation. Will definitely be back!
55We love it here! Very secure and quiet escape from the city.
55We had an amazing time at this spot! Our dog ran every inch! Enjoyed all the toys that were provide and the water since we forgot ours.
55We loved this spot and will definitely be back!
55We hosted our pup’s 4th birthday and half a wonderful time! Plenty of room for all 6 pups to romp along with some kids. Thank you so much for sharing this space and we will be back!
55My dogs had an amazing time as always! A wonderful spot and beautiful setting.
15There was all sorts of debris/broken plastic, disintegrating and broken balls at the site today. There have been a few in the past as we’ve been to this site many times. and I’ve always been able to pick them up so my dogs don’t choke but today there was so much debris that one of my dogs swallowed something and now is in a lot of distress. I’m likely going to have to take her to the vet because of this. I realize the owners don’t have total control but obviously they leave toys and balls out way too long. This is very dangerous.
55Great spot! Plenty of room for our year old puppy to run and work on her recall!
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Sauvie island farm

Portland, Oregon
Fully Fenced
4 acres
5.01124 reviews
Top spot
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Hosted by Kris B.

Sauvie island farm

Portland, Oregon
Host avatar
Hosted by Kris B.
5.01124 reviews
Top spot
Fully Fenced
4 acres
Sauvie island farm - Portland, Oregon
Sauvie island farm - Portland, Oregon
Sauvie island farm - Portland, Oregon

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 ft

99% 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: Farm fencing including Hotwire and hedgerow. Fun Fact: 4 laps on the perimeter is 1.2 miles


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 are usually inside and away from the field. neighbor's dog is sometimes near the neighbor fence line.

GUEST FEEDBACK

36% 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 animalsYes

Other domestic animals

Yes (Always)

horses, livestock

GUEST FEEDBACK

72% 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

farm workers

GUEST FEEDBACK

25% 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)

Turn sharp right onto the new road. Do not go straight to the main entrance gate. Proceed on the new road to the field entrance gate. You can park outside or enter the field and close the gate behind you. If you prefer to park outside, leash your dog and proceed into the dog field, it’s great threshold work. We have added a portapottie next to the gate,

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

Amenities

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Outhouse available

Dog toys

Rain shelter / sun shade


Pricing
$15 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

Portland, Oregon

Description

NEW: Free U-Pick Blackberries! Shade Gazebo! Kiddie Pool! Working farm and private duck lake on Sauvie Island. Perfect spot for dog parties, work off leash, practice recall, minimum distractions. Ideal for two or more dogs who like rowdy play, plenty of space to disengage and reengage. Livestock may be in adjacent pastures.

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

Cocklebur seeds have shown up in the grass by the wetland. Not advised for long hair dogs. This is a farm, so livestock and livestock “byproducts” are inevitable. Also, farms in winter can be wet and muddy. As well, the island is a migratory bird wildlife refuge, so “byproducts” from sand hill cranes, herons, geese, ducks, etc are also inevitable. No ticks have been found here to date. Additionally, reactive and working dogs may not be able to share fence line with livestock, and unless you request otherwise, livestock may be adjacent. Please note, this is a working farm community as well as wildlife refuge. There is a muddy wetland, there may be farm equipment, heavy trucks on rural highway, neighbors dogs, livestock, deer and other wildlife- evaluate your dog’s bandwidth to create the best experience.

Extras

Extra info$0

Ideal location for off leash training, liberty work, recall and relationship building. Also ideal for two or more rowdy dogs, plenty of space to disengage and re engage. This is a farm, so winters can be wet and muddy.

Port a pottie$0

We have added a Honeybucket for convenience and larger gatherings, so feel free to bring your friends. We are Pro Portapotty Party🤹‍♀️


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
1.0 hour
Max dogs per booking
15

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

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Meet your host

Kris B.

Joined in February 2021

Looking forward to sharing space with other doggos, and collecting ideas for improving the experience for everyone-please note this is a rural environment and hazards include noises, livestock, farm equipment, deer and other wildlife.


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Sauvie island farm

$15 per dog per hour
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(1124)
$15 per dog per hour

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