PawPaw's Pond

Poochie Garden is a sensory experience with plenty of shade and room to zoom! Warm-weather water features include a 2×3×1' pup pool for wading and splashing, plus a tiered ceramic fountain, both with solar-powered pumps. Turf includes bare dirt, cypress and cedar mulch, short grass, and large beds of tall ornamental grass as natural snuffle spots, plus a sand digging garden along with varied natural rock, cobblestone, and wooden deck walking surfaces - all securely contained within a 6-foot wooden privacy fence. Treat-tipping bottles, a rocker balance board, agility weaving-pole and jump-hurdle practice walk (for an intro, not for speed), a stump walk, a curated selection of toys, and plenty of other sensory experiences add to your pup's best day. Bring kibble or treats to challenge your hound to the mental stimulation of a puzzle or two. Pup-safe plantings of marigolds, spearmint, strawberry, catnip, wheat grass, lavender, thyme, oregano, phlox, and more offer your pooch plenty to explore, sniff, and nibble. Humans can rest in the chairs on the deck or in the garden and enjoy the sounds of water, chimes, and birds while your pooch plays. Seasonal and static picturesque photo ops are plentiful! Include a human friend or two and their dogs in your reservation if you'd like to share the garden experience! Note that there are a few steps and slopes into and around the yard that may impact access for those with mobility challenges and limitations. Poochie Garden is a certified Wildlife Habitat, so you may encounter birds, rabbits, toads, butterflies, spiders, bees, and other friends while you visit. Please enjoy their presence and do no harm. Message to inquire about MEMBERSHIP options if interested in repeat visits! Members get discounted rates, exclusive access during special hours, and extra benefits! On Instagram? Tag us! @poochiegarden Like us on Facebook! @PoochieGarden **Please note that I require proof of vaccinations.** This property is monitored by video for your security.

We may not have clover 100% of the year but we are turning our yard into a local plant and wildlife sanctuary and cutting back on just grass. We currently still have a large grassy area in both shade and sun but plan to have more and more diverse plants as time goes on. As extras we have a hose with a sprinkler attachment, a dog sized pool and homemade dog treats. For everyone we have sticks and balls for you to use or bring your own. We have a large double lot on the side of the house for your dog to have plenty of space to run and play. Our cancellation policy: if you get here and the weather is not perfect but it’s what was forecast, we do not refund your money. If there is a sudden storm or unpredicted downpour please cancel if you can before arriving. if it should start while you are here and you have to leave we will give you a refund if you did not get the major part of your visit. 

Area has gated and ungated area. Parking available in culdesac in front of house. Use gate to the right of the garage. Shepard dog on premises that will remain inside during visits.

Leashes and Lashes is a fear free training, grooming, boarding, and doggie daycare facility in Jacksonville! Our second classroom has opened up to the public during select hours for a training/play space. This room has water, treats, balls, squeak toys, and more! It also had central heat and air, keeping it the perfect temperature for you and your pup!

Short term rental house is under construction on the “spot” so be careful of hazards. The spot is becoming an Airbnb overnight stay property, so please keep safe distance from structure and debris. Also there is an open trench for future water line from street to house, wildlife and dead limbs/branches. We live on 9.5 acres of private property, located just 8 miles from Costco and the promenade shopping center. Luki's park is an all natural wooded area and has a creek that runs through the entire property, but depends on the recent rains. It is mostly flat ground but then transitions to hilly other side of the creek. The 5 approx acres will be designated for your pets. You can drive in or park on the shoulder of the street and walk in. The property line is fenced only on 3 sides. The spot/"park" is designated for the left side of our property, not behind our house. Stay inside the fence. The other side of the fence is my neighbors and you will be trespassing if you cross the fence. There is plenty of space to let them run so come and let them take in all of the wildlife smells and stretch those legs!

Open yard/field/pasture perfect for stretching legs, playing fetch, training, scent work, recall, agility etc. There is a barbed wire fence on three sides that keeps in cattle. There is low traffic on nearby roads. There is a friendly Livestock Guardian Dog who stays near the house at the back of the property. He will bark to alert us that you are there. There are dogs and cats on the property who will be securely put away during visits.