The Pooch Playground | Sniffspot

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FarmingtonNew Hampshire03835US

5.0115

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The Pooch Playground

The Pooch Playground

Farmington, New Hampshire

Fully Fenced

0.25 acres

5.0115 reviews

Sniffpass

Hosted by Kimberly S.

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

5 ft

100% 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: The property is over 200 acres. Hiking/walking on a leash in unfenced area is encouraged.

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 domestic animalsYes

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryYes

Amenities

Agility equipment

Parkour obstacles

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog toys

Pricing

$10 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

Farmington, New Hampshire

Description

March 28th, 2025: we will be open on nice days for those who don't mind parking in our driveway by the barn and walking to the spot. Please bring your own water. Situated on a scenic working farm, the Pooch Playground spans about 1/4 acre and is fully enclosed. Tucked next to a small woodland area, this location offers enough distance from the house and barn for a feeling of privacy. The field adjacent to the area is preserved for wildlife. We mow the spot every week, except during drought conditions. We purposely maintain longer grass (2-3 inches instead of cutting it too short) to withstand high traffic and dog urine. We leave 'islands' of grass long for sniffing and exploration. Look at the pictures of the spot. If a toy ends up in the field and you don't want to walk through the tall grass, let us know, and we will retrieve it.

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

No small dogs (under 25lbs) until I am sure we have found and filled all of the gaps under the fence from uneven ground. Rocks in tall grass spots, possibly wild rose bushes with thorns popping up in non-mowed areas, wild mushrooms, wild roses growing against the fence on the woods side, ticks, thistle, hawks, and eagles. Possible holes from prior dogs digging. On your Sniffari walk you might encounter: Wild mushrooms, burs, thistle, ticks, bees, wasps, caterpillars, frogs, skunks, porcupines, bears, deer, coyotes, hawks, eagles, bobcats, old barbed wire, uneven ground, vines on the ground, rocks sticking up, roots, all the normal hazards that you would find in nature. Bald eagles and hawks hunt here, small dogs could be at risk, so do not leave them unattended. ELECTRIC FENCING around horse pasture.

Extras

Dog Training$60

Per hour. Basic obedience, confidence building for fearful dogs, separation anxiety. Ask.

Leashed walk around fields$0

Walk the perimeter of our 11 acres of hay fields (please stay on edges as our fields are hayed to feed our horses), visit the frog pond, and let your dog have a grand sniffari! Just some of the smells available for your dog's enjoyment are coyote, wild turkey, deer, bobcat and porcupine Please remember your bags to clean up after your dog. Bags are also available for use, they are located in the toybox. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes to walk the field.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length

30 minutes

Required advanced notice for visits

1 hour

Max dogs per booking

Is the host present?

I generally do not meet my guests

Additional rules

PLEASE: 5 MPH down the driveway! Chickens & children may be present. Dogs must be leashed when outside of the fenced area.

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

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Meet your host

Kimberly S.

Joined in May 2022

I am terrible at these. I love dogs (and all animals). I am a grandmother with 3 Huskies, 4 horses, and 24 chickens. I work part-time in the veterinary field and am a certified dog trainer.

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	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.