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40661 Straight Fork Rd
GraysvilleOhio45734US
5.022
55Awesome property! My dogs had a great time exploring the trails and playing in the fields. Will definitely come back in the future!
55Amazing spot! Well maintained trails and a beautiful pond. Our dogs had a great time running around and swimming. Lots of fun water toys available for the dogs to play with too. We’ll definitely be back!
55Great spot! The pond was perfect for the dogs to swim in and the trails were well kept.
55This is my favorite spot! The property is a little slice of heaven. My friend and I both brought our dogs and they had a wonderful day enjoying the pond and fields together.
55We took our puppy here for his first birthday. He is reactive to dogs and people and we had a wonderful time. It was very private and we didn't see anything to react to. The trails were a lot of fun to walk and it was a great first time off-leash hiking experience. The owner was very kind and gave us a handy map with useful tips for our first visit. Highly recommend!
55Cathy's place is awesome! I have been here before with friends and have always had a good time. It was a nice rainy day in the 60s which is great for July. Our dogs enjoyed the pond and the trails. It is so nice to have a place to hike and let them run without having to worry about other people and/or their dogs.
55What a wonderful property! The trails are easy to follow. The pond is amazing! My dogs and I had a great time!
55Cathy was super nice and met me before hand to explain the layout of their land. Alastair and I had a lot of fun. We were only there for about two hours. So we stuck to one place which was the pond. He’s never experienced the wilderness much so he was intrigued by the frogs moving. At the pond they had a dock with a diving board, so if you have dock divers, they’ll be in heaven. There were also some life vests. Anyway, I’m hoping to visit again soon!
55Very nice place, lots of space to explore, and quiet. My dog had a great time!
55Cathy has such a beautiful property! We only explored a small piece of it but we had a great time. I took my dog reactive dog Winnie here for her Gotcha day from Pittsburgh. We walked on some trails, kayaked, attempted to get her to swim in the pond (she’s not a water dog but the pond is so nice and has a dock and diving board and toys), and played fetch in the open field. Was really nice to have off leash fun without the worry of other dogs approaching. If it wasn’t as far away I’d be back more! Highly recommend taking your dog(s) here, and even bring other family or friends along as it’s really enjoyable for people as well. Thanks again, Cathy!
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Straightfork Farm

Graysville, Ohio
Partially Fenced
200 acres
5.022 reviews
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Hosted by Cathy M.

Fencing

Enclosure

Partially Fenced

Fencing details: There is an agility area which is fenced. It is not a totally secure fence, though I plan to make it so in 2021. The only other fencing is around pasture areas to contain livestock.


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 domestic animalsYes

Other peopleSometimes

Private entrySometimes


Amenities

Lake or pond

River, stream or creek

Agility equipment

Field

Chairs

Outhouse available


Pricing
$5 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!

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Location

Graysville, Ohio

Description

Our Sniffspot has been referred to as Dog Heaven. We are in a remote area in the Appalachian Foothills of SE Ohio. We have farm roads, mowed trails and open fields you and your dog can enjoy, but the favorite place for most dogs is our pond. Our pond features a dock that dogs love to jump off of. There is also a large covered pavilion with tables and chairs. A basket of water toys is next to the dock. There is an outhouse there and well, it is primitive, but clean (unless the mice make nests, but I try to keep ahead of that) In dry weather the pond is accessible by vehicle but it is also a good walk for people and dogs, about 1/2 a mile from the parking area (and mostly uphill). This pavilion also has our "Sugar Shack" attached, which is where we boil down maple sap in February and March to make syrup. The Maple Grove is up a trail above the pond. **My dogs swim in this pond most days in the spring, summer & fall. The pond has an aerator and also is treated with Pond Blue, both of which help to eliminate the possibility of dangerous algae blooms. There is also no fertilization of fields that could run off into the pond. **

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

There is wildlife here, from deer to coyotes. We do have a lot of briars, but there are cleared trails. Ticks are probably the biggest concern. There are ticks, including deer ticks.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
2 hours
Max dogs per booking
20
Is the host present?
I prefer to meet my guests on their first visits
Additional rules

If your dog poops on a trail or somewhere it might be stepped in, please pick it up or kick it into the brush. No one likes to step in s--t. Otherwise, enjoy a good walk with your best friend.


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

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.

(22) Reviews

  • Paul K., Oct 27, 2023

    Awesome property! My dogs had a great time exploring the trails and playing in the fields. Will definitely come back in the future!

    Host replied: we hope to see you again!

  • Melanie G., Jul 15, 2023

    Amazing spot! Well maintained trails and a beautiful pond. Our dogs had a great time running around and swimming. Lots of fun water toys available for the dogs to play with too. We’ll definitely be back!

  • Kaylee J., Jul 11, 2023

    Great spot! The pond was perfect for the dogs to swim in and the trails were well kept.

    Host replied: Glad you enjoyed it! I love that other dogs have fun here.

  • Erin K., Oct 9, 2022

    This is my favorite spot! The property is a little slice of heaven. My friend and I both brought our dogs and they had a wonderful day enjoying the pond and fields together.

  • Fionna B., Oct 7, 2022

    We took our puppy here for his first birthday. He is reactive to dogs and people and we had a wonderful time. It was very private and we didn't see anything to react to. The trails were a lot of fun to walk and it was a great first time off-leash hiking experience. The owner was very kind and gave us a handy map with useful tips for our first visit. Highly recommend!

  • Alexis V., Jul 31, 2022

    Cathy's place is awesome! I have been here before with friends and have always had a good time. It was a nice rainy day in the 60s which is great for July. Our dogs enjoyed the pond and the trails. It is so nice to have a place to hike and let them run without having to worry about other people and/or their dogs.

  • Erin K., Jun 25, 2022

    What a wonderful property! The trails are easy to follow. The pond is amazing! My dogs and I had a great time!

  • Tess C., May 30, 2022

    Cathy was super nice and met me before hand to explain the layout of their land. Alastair and I had a lot of fun. We were only there for about two hours. So we stuck to one place which was the pond. He’s never experienced the wilderness much so he was intrigued by the frogs moving. At the pond they had a dock with a diving board, so if you have dock divers, they’ll be in heaven. There were also some life vests. Anyway, I’m hoping to visit again soon!

  • Kevin C., Apr 23, 2022

    Very nice place, lots of space to explore, and quiet. My dog had a great time!

  • Olivia S., Oct 20, 2021

    Cathy has such a beautiful property! We only explored a small piece of it but we had a great time. I took my dog reactive dog Winnie here for her Gotcha day from Pittsburgh. We walked on some trails, kayaked, attempted to get her to swim in the pond (she’s not a water dog but the pond is so nice and has a dock and diving board and toys), and played fetch in the open field. Was really nice to have off leash fun without the worry of other dogs approaching. If it wasn’t as far away I’d be back more! Highly recommend taking your dog(s) here, and even bring other family or friends along as it’s really enjoyable for people as well. Thanks again, Cathy!

Meet your host

Cathy M.

Joined in May 2019

I have 2 Australian Shepherds, which I do agility with. I live on 200 acres in SE Ohio. I have signed on to be a host. My dogs are so lucky to have the property we have outside our door. I do believe in off leash exercise. I would like all dogs to be able to enjoy what mine do on a daily basis. I do not have experience with reactive dogs.


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