Mountain Paradise -- Forest walks! Agility field! Tranquility! Peace & quiet! | Sniffspot

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5334 Highway 72

Black HawkColorado80422US

5.0852

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Mountain Paradise -- Forest walks! Agility field! Tranquility! Peace & quiet!

Mountain Paradise -- Forest walks! Agility field! Tranquility! Peace & quiet!

Black Hawk, Colorado

Fully Fenced

4 acres

5.0852 reviews

Top spot

Membership

Hosted by Melissa D.

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 ft

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

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing type(s): Chain link - non-privacy

Fencing details: Wire fencing is 5 feet tall in the agility field and around the forested areas. At the front of the house, there are two 4 foot metal gates. If you have a small dog, there is a possibility that your dog could squiggle under the gate.

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 dogsNo

Other domestic animalsNo

Other peopleNo

Private entryYes

Amenities

Agility equipment

Parkour obstacles

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Indoor restroom available

Pricing

$25 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Optional monthly membership available!

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Location

Black Hawk, Colorado

Description

Take a lovely walk in the woods with your dog, let them sniff and enjoy nature. Three acres of forest, fully fenced for your enjoyment. This is not the average suburban development -- this is more like hiking in the National Forest. Lots of squirrels to chase, sniffs to enjoy and hills to run up and down. You won't have any issues with dogs or people on adjacent properties! This property is surrounded by National Forest and unfenced/unused private property. In addition, you have another acre for agility, complete with jumps, tunnels, dog walk, a-frame, teeter, etc. All high end equipment. The running surface is flat & covered with wood chips. The wood chips are all from local trees, so no worries about added chemicals, etc.

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

NOTE: As of April 10, 2024, we do still have some snow on the ground. Bring your snow loving dogs! This is like hiking in National Forest. The ground is uneven and hilly. Wildlife abounds. You are likely to see hummingbirds, ravens, and hawks. You might see coyotes, deer, elk, or moose on the way to my house. Mountain lions and bobcats also live in the nearby forests, but you are very unlikely to see them. The fence keeps the undesirables out of the area that you will be in. NOTE: Some of you have asked about snakes...and the answer is...NO! We do not have any snakes at this altitude! Thank goodness!

Extras

Agility Equipment$0

First class agility equipment, including Clip-N-Go teeter, dog walk & A-Frame. Two tunnels with sand bags, many jumps. Feel free to set up whatever equipment arrangement you would like. Safety tip: keep the jump bars below the height of your dog, at the shoulder, particularly for agility-beginners!

Dog Toys$0

We have a cooler that is overflowing with dog toys! Please play with them while you are here! Our cooler also acts as a lost & found. If you accidentally left a toy behind, on a previous visit, you'll probably find it in the bin. If so, feel free to take it home! Enjoy!

High Country Bird Watching$0

In addition to nuthatches, finches, chickadees, juncos, siskins, grosbeaks, crossbills and woodpeckers, you will sometimes see Western tanangers, hawks, and turkeys. And ONCE -- I saw a Golden Eagle!!!!! Hummingbirds, May through August: broadtailed, caliope, rufous & black chinned. TONS of hummers! If you download Merlin Bird ID, a free app from Cornell, you can turn on the SoundID and it will identify all of the species currently singing to you.

Extras

Agility Equipment$0

Dog Toys$0

High Country Bird Watching$0

Introverts' Package$0

If your dog is a confirmed introvert -- or if you are -- just let me know and we will forgo any host greeting! I'll plan to be gone when you are here, or stay inside the house. My dogs will be quiet and invisible. You can park up by the woodpile, away from the house and come straight into the agility field, through the metal gate. I want everyone to feel welcome, in whatever way suits you best!

Tips for Reactive Dogs$0

This is a perfect place for reactive or sensitive dogs. Here are some safety tips: Arrive & leave on time. I often use the 30 minutes between guests for my dogs, so don't come in early or leave late without my permission. Check for other vehicles, to make sure no one else is here. My blue Tahoe might be here. Stay off the decks around the house, as that will trigger my dogs to bark. These areas are fenced off, to make that easy for you. Have a great time!

Weather!$0

Yup, we have weather! Sometimes it snows, sometimes it rains, sometimes the wind blows. As we say up here, there is no bad weather, only insufficient clothing. Please be prepared with an extra layer of clothing and good shoes. If your visit was spoiled by a sudden storm, let me know and I can issue you a discount for your next visit!

Wi-fi$0

Starlink, so it’s pretty fast. Use the “agility” network with 1234567890 as the password. Connection is better when you are closer to the house.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length

30 minutes

Required advanced notice for visits

2 hours

Max dogs per booking

Is the host present?

I generally do not meet my guests

Additional rules

Positive, reward based training only. No smoking. 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

(852) Reviews

Claire S., Apr 21, 2024
Our dogs loved it here, and we had fun too! The area was clean and very well maintained. You can tell this is a place built around a lot of love for dogs! We have a reactive dog, and he loved being able to run around and be free without seeing/hearing any triggers. Absolutely will be coming back!
Hannah M., Apr 21, 2024
The instructions/directions from the host were great, and the entrance gate even had a helpful property map. The property itself was super fun and our dog loved it! Lots of good sniffs, especially in the woods. We will definitely be back!
Olivia S., Apr 18, 2024
Our 3rd time here, such an amazing spot for the dogs to explore. They thought it was magical!
Melissa L., Apr 15, 2024
Excellent and beautiful location! The dogs loved it, and we will definitely be back.
Host replied: Great photos! Those dogs are styling those coats! We’d love to have you come back!!!
Kevin B., Apr 14, 2024
This was a perfect place to get out of the city for an afternoon and let the dogs explore safely. It was so relaxing. We will be back!
Host replied: We’d love to have you come back! So glad you found it relaxing! I totally agree!
Megan M., Apr 14, 2024
Fantastic! Dogs LOVED it! The slick spring snow and ice made it a little difficult at times for my older dogs to get around on the slope, but they found their way around :) My dogs are not into agility courses but that area made for a good place at the end of trip to slow down, get some water and get some last sniffs before heading home. 4 out of 4 front paws approve! Will definitely be back! Thanks!
Host replied: Love that new measurement tool…how many front paws approve??? lol!
Priscilla M., Apr 13, 2024
Our dogs had a great time at Melissa's place. Melissa was very responsive anytime I messaged her. There was still deep snow so bring snow boots!
Host replied: Good advice! Good boots are always a good idea! Thank you for coming! We’d love to have you come back!
Maria C., Apr 13, 2024
Brought my 2 dogs. They absolutely loved it! They had so much fun sniffing around and playing. One of my pups is sensitive so it was really nice knowing we had the place to ourselves and didn't have to worry about any encounters with other people/dogs.
Host replied: We love sensitive dogs…one important reason why we opened the spot! Come back anytime!
Kelsey J., Apr 13, 2024
This was a super fun a relaxing spot! Had tons of amenities and it’s a great excuse to get out of the city for a while.
Host replied: Definitely not-in-the-city! Come back any time!
Claire G., Apr 7, 2024
This spot is awesome- especially for fearful or reactive dogs! My pup gets scared easily at new spots but the host keep their dogs silent & my dog was able to have a blast with no worries of strangers or dogs. Such an amazing location to explore and the agility field is super cool! The dirt driveway is rather rough so be careful in small cars if it is muddy, but mine made it up with no problem today.
Host replied: Thank you for coming to visit! You are so right about the road! And thank you for mentioning my pups. I’ve put a lot of time in to training them to be quiet when we have visitors, so it’s nice to be appreciated! Come back any time!

Meet your host

Melissa D.

Joined in June 2019

I love dogs, which is how I ended up living in a place that dogs love! I have 4 acres of woodlands around my house, 2 acres are fenced, with an additional acre in an agility field. I have loved and trained dogs who are reactive and am well aware of the concerns and the ways to help.

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	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.