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ArlingtonWashington98223US
5.01198
55Had a perfect day today at this spot!! Such a amazing spot. So perfect and peaceful!! Such a beautiful wonderland. We spent two hours there today and still were finding new cool places on the way out.
55We had another great visit to Don's woods! The trees protected us from the rain, and my dog had a great time running around all of the trails, chasing balls, and playing hide and seek. As others have noted, there are a few muddy spots and puddles on the trails right now, but they're nothing that boots can't handle, and the majority of the trails are in excellent condition. We love this Sniffspot--it's quiet and well fenced, and we don't worry about our reactive dog escaping or running into anything that will set him off.
55Wonderful, whisical, and magical area for an adventure for my pup and i today! It's about q 40 minute commute from home but so worth it!
55Loose dog wandered into the spot during our visit today. It seemed friendly and fortunately my dogs are also amiable and have excellent recall so we avoided a bad interaction but just as a heads up! I’ve never had that happen before and the space is lovely, though muddy for the winter. Still 10/10, and I’ll be back.
45Very fun spot! Forested with many interwoven trails to wander around and lots of little figures and such hidden along the way. Unfortunately very muddy this time of year with all the rain, and a lot of the trails had large/deep puddles. Nothing hiking boots couldn't handle, and my little dog got carried over them as she hates water. My dogs did great with the 4ft wire fencing, but they're also not jumpers at all. Some reactivity from my anxious girl when she heard the donkeys over in the field, and when she saw then as we drove in, but overall did great and there weren't any problems!
55Really nice spot. Highly recommend boots or waders as there are some really muddy patches. Dogs had a ball and we really enjoyed the art hunt for the humans.
55We love don’s woods and our dog loves don’s woods. Hard to think of a better spot for your dog to explore.
55Great spot! Dogs have plenty of room to run and play. One of our favorite places!
55We had a wonderful time as always racing on the trails and looking for gnomes. We found a couple of new ones since our last visit. As always well maintained and enough fencing where needed.
55Amazing place! We absolutely loved it!!! Walter had an amazing time running around and barking at all the elf’s 😁
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A walk in Dons woods

Arlington, Washington
Fully Fenced
12 acres
5.01198 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
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Hosted by Moira O.

A walk in Dons woods

Arlington, Washington
Host avatar
Hosted by Moira O.
Sniffpass
5.01198 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
Fully Fenced
12 acres
A walk in Dons woods - Arlington, Washington
A walk in Dons woods - Arlington, Washington
A walk in Dons woods - Arlington, Washington

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 ft

86% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: Gaps

Fencing type(s): 4 wire

Fencing details:

Please walk your dog through on a leash and then you can decide if it’s safe for your dog We have a 4 wire fence that goes all the way around the property. Dogs can get through this fence. ( we now have privacy fencing along the North side ...
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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

there are total of 4 dogs on the property. Tigger- shih-tzu who is mainly inside. Maggie- doodle, Jonnie- golden/corgi and . MaeMae- australian shepard the chances of our dogs meeting is highly unlikely because they stay close to the house with us.

GUEST FEEDBACK

15% 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)

there are horse’s, donkey’s, cows , chickens and goats on neighboring property that you will see ( and sometimes hear) as you drive through to the parking area. *****do not let your dog out of your vehicle until you are all the way back in the woods at the parking area. we have had issues with dogs escaping into the neighbors livestock and creating havoc. if your dog has poor recall, it’s preferred you keep it leached.

GUEST FEEDBACK

35% 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

there is always someone on the property, but once you are in the woods you won’t see anyone.

GUEST FEEDBACK

12% 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)

There is a separate gate that you will enter and exit from

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

Amenities

River, stream or creek

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Outhouse available

Woods


Pricing
$18 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

Arlington, Washington

Description

We have a number of wide moss covered walking trails through the woods. The property is fully fenced with wire fencing. But it is NOT dog proof fencing . There is a natural wide buffer between trails and fencing in most spots. The west side has privacy fencing, hogwire fencing on the North and a creek borders the Southend. . We have dogs on the property but they do not go venturing into the woods unless we are with them.

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

***Do not let your dog out of your vehicle until you are all the way back in the woods at the parking area. We have had issues with dogs escaping into the neighbors livestock and creating havoc. If your dog has poor recall, it’s preferred you keep it leached. There is a creek that runs through the property as you head towards the parking area. You won’t run across it if you stay in the woods. This is a wooded area, sticks and branches may fall when windy. This spot has a water feature, make sure to review these guidelines for visiting spots with water before visiting: https://help.sniffspot.com/article/167-how-to-keep-your-dog-safe-around-pools-and-water

Extras

Refreshments available$0

At the shack in meadow you can help yourself to hot coffee, tea, cider, hot chocolate or a bottled water. This is on the honor system please bring cash


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
20
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

Please pick up after your dogs And please try to replace your dogs “divots” in the moss.


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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Meet your host

Moira O.

Joined in November 2019

Hello we are Harold & Moira. We are huge dog lovers. We’ve both had dogs are entire lives. They are our lives, Moira is even a mobile dog groomer! We love taking our dogs on walks but hate having to have them on a leash. Here they can be safely off leash enjoying nature with you undisturbed.


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Hike up the mini forest

Our property is shy of 12 acres, 9+ acres of which we're sharing as a private off leash dog space or Sniffspot. The entrance is over the bridge where the creek is and 'From Creek to Back of Property' is all yours to explore. You may unleash your doggies right after the bridge and chain the gate if you want. Dogs might run down the creek for a splash or drink. Continue on to our family campground, there are picnic tables you could use. Then, up the hill you go to 'hike up the mini forest', free to roam around, listen to the birds, squirrels and other critters and sounds that nature brings you. You'll find seating areas while your dogs are at play, feel free to use them. Enjoy a picnic with your loved ones if you're up for it on one of the cabin porches or covered / uncovered picnic tables. The back of property behind fence is DNR land, so rest assured you’re on your own private little world with your furry buddies. The mini forest has some large walking paths and smaller trails scattered about, also some open meadows and is at a peaceful wooded setting. This is where I go to unwind and relieve my head of stress and worries. It’s my place of meditation, while my dogs sniff and romp around like crazy, do their zoomies and play hide n seek! *If you want to save a little bit of moolah, check out Sniffpass. Forget about the gym, you'll get your exercise here with your dogs. If you have older dog/s and would like to drive below the hill to park so the fur buddy don't get exhausted, message me.* Some of you have asked about the cabins. Sniffspot is unavailable if Cabins are booked or vice versa. Booking is through Hipcamp (www.hipcamp.com). Name of listing: 'Grace E.'s Mini Forest Cabins'. Check it out by copying and pasting link below to browser or Search listing through the hipcamp site. https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/washington-grace-e-s-mini-forest-ex9hrrp8?shareid=1ddvuyvr3yh Saturdays are usually blocked if there's Hipcamp bookings. But I would unblock the hours for Sniffspot use if that day isn't booked for Hipcamp, so please try to check back, who knows that day might be available! Anyway, hope you too will enjoy your little 'hike up the mini forest..'

Fully Fenced
9 acres
5(1958)
$18 dog / hour
Arlington, WA
Other spots nearby
Hike up the mini forest

Our property is shy of 12 acres, 9+ acres of which we're sharing as a private off leash dog space or Sniffspot. The entrance is over the bridge where the creek is and 'From Creek to Back of Property' is all yours to explore. You may unleash your doggies right after the bridge and chain the gate if you want. Dogs might run down the creek for a splash or drink. Continue on to our family campground, there are picnic tables you could use. Then, up the hill you go to 'hike up the mini forest', free to roam around, listen to the birds, squirrels and other critters and sounds that nature brings you. You'll find seating areas while your dogs are at play, feel free to use them. Enjoy a picnic with your loved ones if you're up for it on one of the cabin porches or covered / uncovered picnic tables. The back of property behind fence is DNR land, so rest assured you’re on your own private little world with your furry buddies. The mini forest has some large walking paths and smaller trails scattered about, also some open meadows and is at a peaceful wooded setting. This is where I go to unwind and relieve my head of stress and worries. It’s my place of meditation, while my dogs sniff and romp around like crazy, do their zoomies and play hide n seek! *If you want to save a little bit of moolah, check out Sniffpass. Forget about the gym, you'll get your exercise here with your dogs. If you have older dog/s and would like to drive below the hill to park so the fur buddy don't get exhausted, message me.* Some of you have asked about the cabins. Sniffspot is unavailable if Cabins are booked or vice versa. Booking is through Hipcamp (www.hipcamp.com). Name of listing: 'Grace E.'s Mini Forest Cabins'. Check it out by copying and pasting link below to browser or Search listing through the hipcamp site. https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/washington-grace-e-s-mini-forest-ex9hrrp8?shareid=1ddvuyvr3yh Saturdays are usually blocked if there's Hipcamp bookings. But I would unblock the hours for Sniffspot use if that day isn't booked for Hipcamp, so please try to check back, who knows that day might be available! Anyway, hope you too will enjoy your little 'hike up the mini forest..'

Fully Fenced
9 acres
5(1958)
$18 dog / hour
Arlington, WA

A walk in Dons woods

$18 per dog per hour
5.0
(1198)
$18 per dog per hour

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$18 per dog per hour
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Top spot!

This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests


Other spots nearby
Hike up the mini forest

Our property is shy of 12 acres, 9+ acres of which we're sharing as a private off leash dog space or Sniffspot. The entrance is over the bridge where the creek is and 'From Creek to Back of Property' is all yours to explore. You may unleash your doggies right after the bridge and chain the gate if you want. Dogs might run down the creek for a splash or drink. Continue on to our family campground, there are picnic tables you could use. Then, up the hill you go to 'hike up the mini forest', free to roam around, listen to the birds, squirrels and other critters and sounds that nature brings you. You'll find seating areas while your dogs are at play, feel free to use them. Enjoy a picnic with your loved ones if you're up for it on one of the cabin porches or covered / uncovered picnic tables. The back of property behind fence is DNR land, so rest assured you’re on your own private little world with your furry buddies. The mini forest has some large walking paths and smaller trails scattered about, also some open meadows and is at a peaceful wooded setting. This is where I go to unwind and relieve my head of stress and worries. It’s my place of meditation, while my dogs sniff and romp around like crazy, do their zoomies and play hide n seek! *If you want to save a little bit of moolah, check out Sniffpass. Forget about the gym, you'll get your exercise here with your dogs. If you have older dog/s and would like to drive below the hill to park so the fur buddy don't get exhausted, message me.* Some of you have asked about the cabins. Sniffspot is unavailable if Cabins are booked or vice versa. Booking is through Hipcamp (www.hipcamp.com). Name of listing: 'Grace E.'s Mini Forest Cabins'. Check it out by copying and pasting link below to browser or Search listing through the hipcamp site. https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/washington-grace-e-s-mini-forest-ex9hrrp8?shareid=1ddvuyvr3yh Saturdays are usually blocked if there's Hipcamp bookings. But I would unblock the hours for Sniffspot use if that day isn't booked for Hipcamp, so please try to check back, who knows that day might be available! Anyway, hope you too will enjoy your little 'hike up the mini forest..'

Fully Fenced
9 acres
5(1958)
$18 dog / hour
Arlington, WA
Other spots nearby
Hike up the mini forest

Our property is shy of 12 acres, 9+ acres of which we're sharing as a private off leash dog space or Sniffspot. The entrance is over the bridge where the creek is and 'From Creek to Back of Property' is all yours to explore. You may unleash your doggies right after the bridge and chain the gate if you want. Dogs might run down the creek for a splash or drink. Continue on to our family campground, there are picnic tables you could use. Then, up the hill you go to 'hike up the mini forest', free to roam around, listen to the birds, squirrels and other critters and sounds that nature brings you. You'll find seating areas while your dogs are at play, feel free to use them. Enjoy a picnic with your loved ones if you're up for it on one of the cabin porches or covered / uncovered picnic tables. The back of property behind fence is DNR land, so rest assured you’re on your own private little world with your furry buddies. The mini forest has some large walking paths and smaller trails scattered about, also some open meadows and is at a peaceful wooded setting. This is where I go to unwind and relieve my head of stress and worries. It’s my place of meditation, while my dogs sniff and romp around like crazy, do their zoomies and play hide n seek! *If you want to save a little bit of moolah, check out Sniffpass. Forget about the gym, you'll get your exercise here with your dogs. If you have older dog/s and would like to drive below the hill to park so the fur buddy don't get exhausted, message me.* Some of you have asked about the cabins. Sniffspot is unavailable if Cabins are booked or vice versa. Booking is through Hipcamp (www.hipcamp.com). Name of listing: 'Grace E.'s Mini Forest Cabins'. Check it out by copying and pasting link below to browser or Search listing through the hipcamp site. https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/washington-grace-e-s-mini-forest-ex9hrrp8?shareid=1ddvuyvr3yh Saturdays are usually blocked if there's Hipcamp bookings. But I would unblock the hours for Sniffspot use if that day isn't booked for Hipcamp, so please try to check back, who knows that day might be available! Anyway, hope you too will enjoy your little 'hike up the mini forest..'

Fully Fenced
9 acres
5(1958)
$18 dog / hour
Arlington, WA