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5694
55Perfect place to spend a couple hours while waiting for my car to be serviced -- or really for any reason! My dog and I both love this clean, flat, and fully fenced yard!
55Beautiful spot, walking distance to the car shop where I had to leave my car for several hours. Jill made her yard available to us, and it was perfect! My dog chased his ball, rolled happily on the green grass, and then relaxed on the super comfy dog bed Jill had left on her covered patio, when it started to drizzle. Thank you so much for this lovely spot!
55This is an amazing sniff spot! The yard is spacious and well kept. Thank you for sharing it!
55A perfect yard for chasing balls and Frisbees!
55A most lovely spot. Our dog, Lucy, loves this place. On the drive over, not exactly sure what her external clues are (??); but she can hardly contain herself...Always a pleasure!
55Really nice sniff spot, great for dogs and humans alike.
55This is such a lovely yard, one of my pup's favorites ... there's room to run and shade to rest in. It's always neat and clean.
55Love it here!
55The size of your lawn area is good. Thanks for the bowls & water. Peg
55We love visiting here so much, that we never look for other SniffSpots. Jill is so kind and considerate, and she goes the extra miles to protect our pups.
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Dog Paradise on the "Back Forty"

Bellingham, Washington
Fully Fenced
0.25 acres
5694 Reviews

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Dog Paradise on the "Back Forty"

Bellingham, Washington
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Hosted by Jill and Cinder L.
5694 Reviews
Fully Fenced
0.25 acres
Dog Paradise on the "Back Forty" - Bellingham, Washington
Dog Paradise on the "Back Forty" - Bellingham, Washington
Dog Paradise on the "Back Forty" - Bellingham, Washington

Fencing

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

This spot is fully fenced

Info provided by host

Note from host

A very small dog might be able to get out of the fenced yard. Be sure to walk the perimeter to make sure it will keep your dog safely in the yard.

Fencing height

6+ feet (at lowest point)

Fencing types

Wood - privacy, Cattle with wire mesh

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

fully fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

6+ feet

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

Fencing type(s): Wood - privacy, Cattle with wire mesh

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing details: A very small dog might be able to get out of the fenced yard. Be sure to walk the perimeter to make sure it will keep your dog safely in the yard.


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

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

my dog will be kept in the house during visits. you may see or hear her especially if you book shortly prior to your visit. if i have the opportunity to close the back and side curtains, i will do that prior to a guest arriving.

GUEST FEEDBACK

33% 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 animalsSometimes

Other domestic animals

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

my neighbor has two dogs. most of the time they are in the house but if they are outside, they will bark.

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

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

I live in a neighborhood in bellingham. there are duplexes on one side and in good weather, people can often be heard. neighbors might be visible at a nearby duplex or houses located across the back of my property which borders on a city of bellingham watershed. i have recently set up a camera for my backyard porch, my front and back yard.

GUEST FEEDBACK

51% 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)

Enter the back yard through the fence to the right of the house. There is deep gravel that all guests must navigate to get to the back yard. Open the fence with the latch on the back, left side of the gate. The gate is nearly 6 feet tall.

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

Rain shelter / sun shade

Trash can

Hand sanitizer

Short grass


Pricing
15 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

Member get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!

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Location

Bellingham, Washington

Description

We are located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Bellingham. Our "back 40" is a mostly maintained lawn with several trees for shade and a covered back porch for resting. Two sides of the "back forty" are bordered with a 6 foot cedar privacy fence. The far back of the yard borders a city watershed with a 6 foot chain link fence. Deer can often be spotted on the watershed but will leave the area once you and your fur baby arrive. Please consider posting a picture of you and your dog playing on our back forty. :)

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

HOST NOTE

I am hearing about Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD) cases in our community. I spoke to my vet who said that risk of transmission is low because but there should not be a direct dog to dog exposure. For now, I am removing shared toys. I know that most of our guests enjoy these features. There are often bees during the summer. There are occasional potholes, some emerging plant starts and some decaying tree trunks. The grass surface can be uneven. There are various mushrooms (depending on the time of year), a rhododendron plant, a cedar tree and a plum tree. There is about 20 feet of gravel that users must be able to navigate to enter my yard.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
1 hour
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
5
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

I walk the property every day looking for poop. Please clean up after your pet so we can all enjoy a poop free play area. Feel free to knock on my slider if you have a question or would just like to say hi. Please park directly in front of my house in front of the fence. Have fun!!!


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

Jill and Cinder L.

Joined in September 2020

My sidekick "Cinder” loves to explore our fenced "back 40" and keep track of the squirrels.


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