55The dogs loved all the space and it’s very convenient to have different pastures to explore or close off. As expected from the description and previous reviews, it was muddy (which the dogs loved) and there was some cow poop and left over bones (which the dogs also loved). We did see a person and dog walking by, but you can easily close off the pasture that would allow dogs to rush the fence if needed. We had a great time and will definitely be back!Rachel M.
Rachel M.
January 2024
The dogs loved all the space and it’s very convenient to have different pastures to explore or close off. As expected from the description and previous reviews, it was muddy (which the dogs loved) and there was some cow poop and left over bones (which the dogs also loved). We did see a person and dog walking by, but you can easily close off the pasture that would allow dogs to rush the fence if needed. We had a great time and will definitely be back!
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55I love that it has multiple fenced areas to explore. We only went in the 1st cuz pup was having a a great time running around and there was more snow in that area. Will come again!Krinkle C.
Krinkle C.
January 2024
I love that it has multiple fenced areas to explore. We only went in the 1st cuz pup was having a a great time running around and there was more snow in that area. Will come again!
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55HUGE space with gates as an option to break up the space. Some areas were very muddy or wet, so be prepared to wear boots and clothes that might get sloshed on (from your pup). There was a water trough in the first field area, granted my dog kept drinking out of the puddles smh. There is a little creek/stream that flows through! Varying levels of the pasture’s grass/greenery. Your dog will get dirty, so bring spare water and a towel to rinse off their muddy paws and belly. I live in the city and never have had such a grand space to have my dog off leash (we use long line anytime in public parks) and know she is secured!!!! We will be back and worth the hour and a half drive. If you come from Seattle or south really, I recommend adding a 15-30 minute buffer time in your commute. I had a 20 minute detour which went into our booking time, but thankfully Laura could accommodate pushing back our reservation time to get maximum value!!! KJ S.
KJ S.
February 2024
HUGE space with gates as an option to break up the space. Some areas were very muddy or wet, so be prepared to wear boots and clothes that might get sloshed on (from your pup). There was a water trough in the first field area, granted my dog kept drinking out of the puddles smh. There is a little creek/stream that flows through! Varying levels of the pasture’s grass/greenery. Your dog will get dirty, so bring spare water and a towel to rinse off their muddy paws and belly. I live in the city and never have had such a grand space to have my dog off leash (we use long line anytime in public parks) and know she is secured!!!! We will be back and worth the hour and a half drive. If you come from Seattle or south really, I recommend adding a 15-30 minute buffer time in your commute. I had a 20 minute detour which went into our booking time, but thankfully Laura could accommodate pushing back our reservation time to get maximum value!!!
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55Great Sniff Spot! Our dogs had the best day running, playing in the mud and sniffing. Fully fenced and trash can at entrance. We will be back. Thank you!!!!Yvonne V.
Yvonne V.
February 2024
Great Sniff Spot! Our dogs had the best day running, playing in the mud and sniffing. Fully fenced and trash can at entrance. We will be back. Thank you!!!!
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55My dogs had the best time, so much running and playing in the mud. Definitely wear your boots and prepare for dogs to be dogs. We will be back!!! Taylor M.
Taylor M.
February 2024
My dogs had the best time, so much running and playing in the mud. Definitely wear your boots and prepare for dogs to be dogs. We will be back!!!
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55This is a beautiful spot. Really huge open spaces for your dogs to run as far and as fast as they can.
Bring boots and towels for sure- the first part of the pastures is very wet and muddy. Once you get through to the higher part it is dry.
It was incredibly quiet and private. We heard a dog barking but it was obviously very far away and we never saw a person or dog the whole time.
It looked to be a working pasture and so a few bones were around here and there. But the dogs weren't interested.... they were having too much fun chasing each other.Danielle W.
Danielle W.
February 2024
This is a beautiful spot. Really huge open spaces for your dogs to run as far and as fast as they can.
Bring boots and towels for sure- the first part of the pastures is very wet and muddy. Once you get through to the higher part it is dry.
It was incredibly quiet and private. We heard a dog barking but it was obviously very far away and we never saw a person or dog the whole time.
It looked to be a working pasture and so a few bones were around here and there. But the dogs weren't interested.... they were having too much fun chasing each other.
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55Great spot for dogs to romp around! Beautiful area. First field was muddy as we expected, so walked past in our boots to higher and drier ground for cleaner (less muddy) fun.Eleanor H.
Eleanor H.
February 2024
Great spot for dogs to romp around! Beautiful area. First field was muddy as we expected, so walked past in our boots to higher and drier ground for cleaner (less muddy) fun.
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55Great communication. Signage was clearly marked. Three great areas for your fur friend to explore. Dale had a great time chasing (not catching) the birds. Wear waterproof boots and bring towels for your fur friend and you'll have a wonderful time. Char Y.
Char Y.
February 2024
Great communication. Signage was clearly marked. Three great areas for your fur friend to explore. Dale had a great time chasing (not catching) the birds. Wear waterproof boots and bring towels for your fur friend and you'll have a wonderful time.
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55Lots of room in a beautiful quiet pasture setting. Bring your best recalls! There are bunnies here along the edge of the pasture. Great place to let a dog be a dog!Judith L B.
Judith L B.
February 2024
Lots of room in a beautiful quiet pasture setting. Bring your best recalls! There are bunnies here along the edge of the pasture. Great place to let a dog be a dog!
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55Great Sniffspot!! Our dog had a blast! He ran his legs off. Love being able to stay in one fenced area, or use the gate into the next. It was very easy to find and well signed.
Some muddy areas, but not a big deal at all. Definitely wear welly boots and bring some towels to wipe muddy paws afterwards.
I think this is our new favourite spot! Excellent!!! Alison T.
Alison T.
February 2024
Great Sniffspot!! Our dog had a blast! He ran his legs off. Love being able to stay in one fenced area, or use the gate into the next. It was very easy to find and well signed.
Some muddy areas, but not a big deal at all. Definitely wear welly boots and bring some towels to wipe muddy paws afterwards.
I think this is our new favourite spot! Excellent!!!
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55Lots of room to run! We explored all 3 fields, and Clay had a great time!
Be aware that this was likely an active pasture relatively recently, so you will run into some poo (a note if you happen to have a poo eater), and boots are certainly a must this time of year!
Overall it was just what we needed to explore someplace new that offered plenty of running room for the husky. Katy B.
Katy B.
February 2024
Lots of room to run! We explored all 3 fields, and Clay had a great time!
Be aware that this was likely an active pasture relatively recently, so you will run into some poo (a note if you happen to have a poo eater), and boots are certainly a must this time of year!
Overall it was just what we needed to explore someplace new that offered plenty of running room for the husky.
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55This is by far the most fun my dog has had a sniffspot yet! SO much room to run and sniff and lots of mud and puddles to jump in. It was easy to find and we will definitely be coming back soon! There were quite a few bones and piles of manure, not a problem for us, but if your dog is a bit cheeky maybe something to consider. Clara N.
Clara N.
February 2024
This is by far the most fun my dog has had a sniffspot yet! SO much room to run and sniff and lots of mud and puddles to jump in. It was easy to find and we will definitely be coming back soon! There were quite a few bones and piles of manure, not a problem for us, but if your dog is a bit cheeky maybe something to consider.
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55Oliver loved this place and for us it was easy to find. It is muddy in places which Oliver loved and we were ok with because we wore rubber boots. So much open space for sniffing, exercising and running. We bring a pump sprayer and towel for after. dani n.
dani n.
February 2024
Oliver loved this place and for us it was easy to find. It is muddy in places which Oliver loved and we were ok with because we wore rubber boots. So much open space for sniffing, exercising and running. We bring a pump sprayer and towel for after.
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55This was our first time using a sniff spot, and we couldn't have picked a better place! There was plenty of space for our family's three German Shorthaired Pointers to sprint full speed, and they even had the chance to chase some birds. Beware, there are places of extreme mud, but we came prepared, and our pups really love running through it! We will definitely be back.Heleena S.
Heleena S.
February 2024
This was our first time using a sniff spot, and we couldn't have picked a better place! There was plenty of space for our family's three German Shorthaired Pointers to sprint full speed, and they even had the chance to chase some birds. Beware, there are places of extreme mud, but we came prepared, and our pups really love running through it! We will definitely be back.
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55On our drive to this SniffSpot it started pouring down rain HARD, but luckily my dog and I don’t care and I brought extra towels after reading about how muddy the entrance can be. There was a lot of mud, and lots of little ponds forming in the pasture which was just more fun for my dog. There was also old cow poop so if your dog eats everything they may be interested in that. We had so much fun and it was so nice to let her stretch her legs and run like crazy on so much land! She romped around in the mud, puddles, and chased a couple birds. If you have a small dog I would be cautious. Because of the location there were two hawks circling near the pasture. I was a bit worried about how my dog would do with the fences, but she was totally uninterested in anything past the fence and knew she couldn’t get past it. Overall we had a great time and we will be back! Rebecca V.
Rebecca V.
February 2024
On our drive to this SniffSpot it started pouring down rain HARD, but luckily my dog and I don’t care and I brought extra towels after reading about how muddy the entrance can be. There was a lot of mud, and lots of little ponds forming in the pasture which was just more fun for my dog. There was also old cow poop so if your dog eats everything they may be interested in that. We had so much fun and it was so nice to let her stretch her legs and run like crazy on so much land! She romped around in the mud, puddles, and chased a couple birds. If you have a small dog I would be cautious. Because of the location there were two hawks circling near the pasture. I was a bit worried about how my dog would do with the fences, but she was totally uninterested in anything past the fence and knew she couldn’t get past it. Overall we had a great time and we will be back!
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55One of the best sniffspots I’ve been to yet! Absolutely beautiful, especially on this sunny day and so big! Laura was super fast to respond when I messaged her about a couple questions. My dogs had a wonderful time. Definitely wear good boots and clothes that can get dirty, and pack extra towels for the car! Can’t wait to come back, especially this summer! Thank you so much for having us!Sheridan B.
Sheridan B.
February 2024
One of the best sniffspots I’ve been to yet! Absolutely beautiful, especially on this sunny day and so big! Laura was super fast to respond when I messaged her about a couple questions. My dogs had a wonderful time. Definitely wear good boots and clothes that can get dirty, and pack extra towels for the car! Can’t wait to come back, especially this summer! Thank you so much for having us!
How do Mount Vernon's private dog water parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
Our hosts are locals that are renting their yards and private land to dog owners
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Mount Vernon dog water parks
Are dog water parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private for just you and dogs you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). All Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars. If you are worried about whether you can have an enjoyable water experience, just know that it is possible to have peace of mind when visiting dog waterparks by following basic safety guidelines. Some great ways to stay safe around water with your dog include learning canine CPR and keep an eye on your dog at all times to ensure they are not distressed. You can learn more about safety around water here.
How can I find the best dog water parks in Mount Vernon?
There are 20 dog water parks in the Mount Vernon area. The most popular dog water park is Lake Cavanaugh K9 Ranch. You can browse all of our dog water parks here.
How do I know if a dog water park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your dog. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our fully fenced dog water parks. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog water parks where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. Make sure to review the amenities of the spot to see what kind of water features are offered to make sure it works for your dog. If your dog is not a strong swimmer, then perhaps choose a dog water park with tamer water features rather than a river or beach, for instance. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions, and of course, checking water park hours.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot water park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Additionally, we recommend following our water safety guidelines.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot water park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
How much do Sniffspot dog water parks cost?
Dog water parks in the Mount Vernon area range from $4.0 and $4.0. The least expensive dog water park is Finn Hill hood. The most expensive dog water park is Finn Hill hood. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
Can I have an event or party at a dog water park?
If you are planning an amazing dog water park party, each Sniffspot water park has their own rules regarding special events. Many water parks allow doggie birthday parties, training and other event types. Event organizers need to be responsible for their guests and event organizers should coordinate with the host regarding their fun party.
What are the coolest doggie water features available?
Sniffspot dog water parks can have a variety of features, everything from swimming pools to rivers to beaches to hoses and kiddie pools. If you are dreaming of a curtain of water, water tunnels, a ball pit pool, water slide ball pits, splash pools or other cool features, you can definitely find amazing features at Sniffspot dog water parks. Each water park is different, so check the details of the park to find the incredible dog water park of your dreams.
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