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GainesvilleFlorida32609US
4.01
45Very private and safe. There were 2 fenced in paddocks to choose from. Each one 2-3 acres , I estimate .
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Wonderling Sanctuary

Gainesville, Florida
Fully Fenced
9 acres
4.01 review
Sniffpass
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Hosted by Cara N.

Wonderling Sanctuary

Gainesville, Florida
Host avatar
Hosted by Cara N.
Sniffpass
4.01 review
Sniffpass
Fully Fenced
9 acres
Wonderling Sanctuary - Gainesville, Florida
Wonderling Sanctuary - Gainesville, Florida
Wonderling Sanctuary - Gainesville, Florida

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

5 ft

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

Gaps or holes in fence: Gaps

Fencing type(s): Wood - non-privacy

Fencing details:

The fencing does have wire between boards but if you have a runner or a jumper that’s not trained they do have the ability to go if they really want too. However they would have to find the weak spots. It used to be electric but are box go...
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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 dogsYes

Other dogs

Yes (Always)

Unless you have a Grate Dane and want to socialize your dog. I will be keeping my big boy up. My other two are Bully mixes and are great at socializing. However unless requested my dogs will be up. I am a dog trainer, rehabilitation is my specialization. So unless asked for all my dogs will be safely in my house for your time.

GUEST FEEDBACK

100% 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)

We have chickens they are kept in a coop. You will see the coop as you drive around where we would like you to park . This should not be an issue since your dog will be in the pasture separate from the chickens.

GUEST FEEDBACK

0% 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 peopleYes

Other people

Yes (Always)

We have two people on the property and one of those is I. My Grounds Keeper Leroy will be your main gate guy and the person that would need to fix anything you may notice or need to be cared for. I am the owner of the property .

GUEST FEEDBACK

0% 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 entryNo

Private entry

No

You must check in, please do not open our gate. If we expect you it should be open. Then we ask to follow the dirt road around the house and to the right and park facing the fence. The field to the right is the dog pasture.

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

Amenities

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Woods

Trash can

Water - hose


Pricing
$10 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

Gainesville, Florida

Description

This is a beautiful wooded area for your dogs to run very private. It’s about 3-4 acres area it’s for horses but there is none here as we work on the stables. So we would love to offer this beautiful area for your dogs to run or play.

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

Not sure about potential hazards accept that we have a broken down truck blocking an entrance. However if you follow the signs and go around you will end up in front of the stables. This is where we would like you to enter and not park in front of the house. We have eight other dogs on the property . Four our puppies we keep out back but would have up during your time. As well as four bigger dogs.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
24 hours
Max dogs per booking
10
Is the host present?
I prefer to meet my guests on their first visits
Additional rules

We do have other dogs on the property this is why I like the 24 hour notice. However if you message me and I am home. It can still be possible for a visit.


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

Cara N.

Joined in May 2024


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