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Apple ValleyMinnesota55124US
5.056
55Awesome Sniffspot! We foster a lot of challenging dogs including flight risk dogs and reactive ones and the 6 foot fence with covering has been great for both! We have one flight risk dog in particular who will hide under things so I appreciate that there’s nothing for him to hide under and the yard is roomy enough to play but not too big that I can’t keep an eye on him at all times. We’ve also used this Sniffspot to have our foster dogs meet new people. It’s been great and host is wonderful!
55Oliver had a great time. They had treats and plenty of space for my small breed to run around. I really appreciated that they had a clean and dirty bin for their toys and clean water in both bowls they offered. Overall great spot!!!
55We will be back! Great accommodations to run out pup. Thank you!
55We got a personalized message on the white board, space was super clean, and huge! Our puppy loved it!
55Wonderful spot and wonderful host! 10/10 would recommend!
55Very lovely place! Only five minutes from my house, completely fenced in besides one little gap that is blocked off. My reactive dogs had a fun time playing and just relaxing, will definitely use again!
55My dog had a blast running around and smelling all the things! The yard was huge, there were lots of toys to play with, and even water for a happy and tired dog! I will definitely be back.
55Easy to find, clean, and a quiet place to relax! They had toys, treats and chairs for the humans. We will be back! 🐾
55We went for an hour two days in a row. They sent us great instructions on where to park and how to enter the yard. There was a personalized welcome message on a white board for us each day! We had everything we needed for our pup including treats, clean & dirty toy baskets, water bowls and great privacy fencing! For us there were a couple of comfy seating areas, poop bags & scooper and even hand sanitizer! It was an amazing place to let our dog safely run and play and sniff, sniff and sniff! Would highly recommend!
55Fantastic sniff spot to visit. It was so nice to let my dogs stretch their legs, run and play with the dog toys that were there, while we are traveling. Fresh water was appreciated by my dogs and myself. The fabric covering along the privacy fence was a nice fixture too.
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Happy Hounds Sniffspot

Apple Valley, Minnesota
Fully Fenced
0.3 acres
5.056 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
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Hosted by Anna H.

Happy Hounds Sniffspot

Apple Valley, Minnesota
Host avatar
Hosted by Anna H.
Sniffpass
5.056 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
Fully Fenced
0.3 acres
Happy Hounds Sniffspot - Apple Valley, Minnesota
Happy Hounds Sniffspot - Apple Valley, Minnesota
Happy Hounds Sniffspot - Apple Valley, Minnesota

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

6+ ft

100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: Gaps

Fencing type(s): Chain link - privacy

Fencing details: There is a small gap (6") between the bottom edge of the northeastern corner of the fence and the ground, but we have it blocked off.


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

My dog will never be audible or visible from the spot, but other people walk their dogs on the sidewalks in our neighborhood. Additionally, our neighbor sometimes cares for her relative's two dogs, so they are (infrequently) in the yard adjacent to ours. They cannot access our yard.

GUEST FEEDBACK

30% 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 animalsNo

Other domestic animals

No

There are no other domestic animals in the vicinity

GUEST FEEDBACK

7% 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

This is a busy neighborhood, so people do use the sidewalks frequently.

GUEST FEEDBACK

50% 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)

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

Amenities

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog treats

Dog toys

Trash can

Hand sanitizer


Pricing
$5 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

Apple Valley, Minnesota

Description

Happy Hounds is a big, fully-fenced (6ft) yard perfect for fetch and exercise. We offer toys, dog treats, seating for humans and plenty of space for off-leash zoomies! We wash all toys and water dishes and disinfect human-handled surfaces and seating between each visit. Your health and your dog's health matter to us! Have fun and remember to 📸 Tag us in your Instagram posts! @happyhoundssniffspot

Cleanliness

97% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

Our resident dog will sometimes hunt and leave his prey in the tall grass, but we are hyper aware of this and will make sure to remove any carcasses. Please also note that indigenous vegetation is present in the yard, and some of it may be toxic to dogs if consumed. Please ensure your dog does not eat any vegetation. Guests assume all risks involved therein. Thank you!

Extras

Tip$1

Absolutely not required or expected, the option to tip is just an opportunity to help us with the maintenance and upkeep of our Sniffspot! We appreciate all of our visitors so much and we thank you for your patronage!


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
8
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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This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

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Meet your host

Anna H.

Joined in May 2024

Making many "Happy Hounds" is our goal! We were inspired to open a Sniffspot by our resident dog Bear, who is highly reactive but LOVES to run off leash. We wanted our yard to be a safe haven for him and other dogs, too! We are always available to answer questions! Please don't hesitate to reach out. Cheers!


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