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PortlandOregon97231US
5.0983
55Our dogs love coming here!
55Our favorite SniffSpot! Love watching my whippet run at top speed.
55A complete delight
55Really nice spot! There is plenty of room to play fetch, walk around, and they have a few good shaded spots for sunny days.
55Such a wonderful spot, we love coming here and each time there are new improvements to the space! Thank you for having us :)
55A beautiful spot that my dog loves and is really peaceful for me 😊
55My favorite Sniffspot!
55My pup loved this spot! It had everything we could need, and was the perfect spot to run around and sniff.
55Always a great time, always so accommodating! We love this spot.
55This is our new favorite go-to sniff spot!
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Sauvie island farm

Portland, Oregon
Fully Fenced
3 acres
5.0983 reviews
Top spot
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Hosted by Kris B.

Sauvie island farm

Portland, Oregon
Host avatar
Hosted by Kris B.
5.0983 reviews
Top spot
Fully Fenced
3 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 domestic animalsYes

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryYes


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 β€œbyproducts” are inevitable. Also, farms in winter can be wet and muddy. As well, the island is a migratory bird wildlife refuge, so β€œbyproducts” 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 PartyπŸ€Ήβ€β™€οΈ


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.

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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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