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Tail Waggers private dog park

As many reviews will confirm, this is a beautiful park area. Signage to guide you for easy access in and out. Upper and lower parking areas for multiple cars. A large shaded area with multiple picnic tables for large group gatherings. The Ritz Carlton(Porta Potty)for humans with sanitizer, lime dispenser to process waste and illuminate order. A large mowed areas to throw a ball or Frisbee. Golf Frisbee catchers, with an assortment of putter, Mid range and long range frisbees. A Water World play area that includes a man made pond. The pond is fed by The Mud Creek, which accumulates and then passes through to continue for miles. The pond has an easy access area in with a slope into the water for young and senior pups. A small water craft selection, which includes a John boat, two varieties of kayaks and a paddle boat . A selection of different size life Jackets for pups and humans. A bulletin board with a sample display of a Blue Green Algae test kit that can be purchased on Amazon. An area next to it where guests who do the tests can post the day, time and results for other pup owners to see. An array of pup towels to dry off dry off with and a “Solar Powered Drying line to hang them on. There are multiple large shaded sitting areas to relax, take a breath and simply enjoy the piece and serenity of this magical little hidden valley. A 10’x 10’ sand filled “Pup Dig Box” for those pups who just have a need to dig. A “Tug of War”spring loaded grab bar for pups who just like a really good tug of war. Multiple pup fresh water dispensers, with bowls for them. Multiple Doggie Poop Depots with poop bag dispensers for your convenience, no need to carry that around while you explore the 15 acres. A number of security cameras. We want to give you an easy opportunity to pick up and deposit your pups 🐶 poop. (Fair Warning. We must maintain a zero tolerance for any guest who is not diligent about picking up after their pup) A comprehensive Obstacle Course with most of the obstacles course pieces seen on U-Tube which is a good place to go learn how to train your pup to effectively use this course. If it’s at all possible the time sent learning this course and getting through it can bring pupils and parent even closer together. There are multiple Toy stations with a large variety of toys to select from (Please be considerate for the next guest by returning them back to the toy station after use). If you have any unused toys, please consider donating them for our pup guest to enjoy. This year and next we have a number of things that we will developing to add to what makes us a Dog Disney Land. The Dog Dock Diving Ramp is now half complete and we are told that the National Grand Champion who can jump 45 feet will be visiting us. The picnic area and parking area has been expanded to accommodate an increase in the number of Birthday parties, pup groups, and family gatherings, all of which are such a delight for us to see. The overnight guest sight is almost complete and should be an enjoyable experience to have the entire Tail Waggers park all to themselves for the duration of their reservation time. We have noticed an up tic of young children that are now accompanying their pup and parents, so we have started the development of a play area for their enjoyment. Down the road and going across the bridge to the urban agility course under development, you can look down and see a land ramp down to a little shallow play area for pups to safely acclimate to playing in water Continued development of our assortment of main trails and the smaller loop trails have been moving forward and provide an excellent alternative to the water park area during our monsoon season. These narrow loop trails that meander up and down across creeks and through natural tree arbors are such a treat for pups. Walking sticks are provided at each trail head for those guests who desire to use them. Each trail has direction signs and colored markings to prevent a guest from becoming lost. We have been adding solar string lighting around trees and ground areas to parking areas, the Ritz Carton Potty and ground areas. It’s a little bit of eye candy when seen at night.

Rogue Ranch

Several trails, a shallow creek, and partially wooded. Main loop trail (Rogue Loop) is 0.56 miles in length. The rest of the trails add another 1/2 mile. Access to hose and bowl for fresh water and rinsing off muddy feet (not available when temperatures are below freezing). WiFi available (rogue ranch guest) at the front of property, and cell service throughout. Property can be muddy if it has been/is raining. Recommend boots for humans. Recommend strong recall for dogs visiting or long lead. Bring towels to clean/dry dog feet. Please pick up after your pet and dispense in one of the three waste containers along the trails. Please be respectful of privacy to the occupants in the house!

Black Horse Station Horse Power Fun

**1.5 miles from Moulton Falls** There are trails up by the house and water so please feel free to enjoy the back trails. Just remember I have horses close to the house. 68 acres, logging roads and trails used for other businesses activities. Intersections are marked with yellow poles. Fantastic views! Come hike this "all terrain" paradise with you dogs, they will LOVE it!

Dakota Dog Park

Dakota Dog Park in Vancouver, Washington offers an unfenced enclosure with amenities such as small dog-friendly areas, drinking water for dogs, tables, indoor restrooms, a field, and trails. The park is open from 7 AM to 5 PM seven days a week. For more information, visit their website at dogpawoffleashparks.org or contact them at 360-397-2285 or ask@DogPawOffLeashParks.org.

Park hours: 7 AM–5 PM 7 days per Week

7.5 acres for your dog to explore with you!

Creek and trail thru the woods