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4.92158
55Always a beautiful time. Dogs always have an amazing time and come home exhausted.
55This was well worth the hour drive from Austin! The property is big with lots of different areas to explore/sniff. There is a pond for swimming if your dogs are in to that as well. I believe the owner of the property owns and trains golden retrievers up at the house and we did hear barking throughout our visit. My pup doesn’t mind that at all but something to be aware of if your dog is reactive to that. We will be back! Also - wear pants/boots as the grass is long in some areas and there are small burrs.
55This place is amazing! My dogs had the time of their lives and their first swim! 🥰 we will be back!
45Great property! Definitely be prepared for the Texas outdoors as there are some prickers/overgrown wood areas but my dog absolutely loved the creek and lake to swim in!
55I drove here to visit with my dog for her 9th birthday! She lovedddd it, she’s not one to play or run much, but loves to peruse new places
55So much room to run and explore!
45This is an AMAZING Sniffspot! The pups had a blast exploring and getting to swim in the pond. They even got to see some deer! My only note is that the grass was pretty long so it was hard comfortably explore the property. I feel like this is probably a one off scenario because in many pictures it is mowed or has mowed trails. No trash or hazards in the long grass. Wear pants if you plan to explore off the main drive and pond area.
55Great property with greats hosts, our dog had the time of his life. We added the play date option and he had loads of fun running around with another golden. An hour drive for us; totally worth it to see him so happy.
55Had a great time at this spot! Well maintained, lots of room to explore. Good separation between the spot and the kennels at the top of the hill. Hardly noticed the barking. Property is fenced, but as the description says some parts of the property could be an issue if your dog actively looks for a way out. With the size of the property we were rarely near the fence line.
55We had a great time and my dog loved the pond! There were a few trucks in and out of the property and that was a bit of a struggle for my reactive dog. But overall we had an amazing time.
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DOG HILL RANCH - So worth the drive!

Lexington, Texas
Fully Fenced
30 acres
4.92158 Reviews

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DOG HILL RANCH - So worth the drive!

Lexington, Texas
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Hosted by Katie B.
4.92158 Reviews
Fully Fenced
30 acres
DOG HILL RANCH - So worth the drive! - Lexington, Texas
DOG HILL RANCH - So worth the drive! - Lexington, Texas
DOG HILL RANCH - So worth the drive! - Lexington, Texas

Fencing

90% 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

UPDATED FENCING IN 2024!! Note: We finished installing field fence in Spring 2024…so if you read reviews prior to that time, you may see references to partial fencing.There is plenty of open space. FYI: I have perimeter fencing mostly wov...
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Fencing height

4 feet (at lowest point)

Fencing type

Cattle with wire mesh

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

fully fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 feet

90% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Fencing type(s): Cattle with wire mesh

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing details:

UPDATED FENCING IN 2024!! Note: We finished installing field fence in Spring 2024…so if you read reviews prior to that time, you may see references to partial fencing.There is plenty of open space. FYI: I have perimeter fencing mostly wov...
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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 dogsSometimes

Other dogs

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

“my dogs are contained and about 1/4 mile away up at my house. they should remain in either in my home, in my kennel runs or in my fenced play yards. if you has special concerns, feel free to reach out to me to let me know :). When you book, you get private access to the field…none of my dogs will be an issue as they will be kept up and secure near my home. The only time my dogs would be out is if you book an “extra” play date in order to get structured safe socialization for your dog(s) in a controlled setting. Please note, I feed dogs around 8am and 3pm…and during these times, the dogs are very excited and sometimes noisy. If you think you dog may have an issue with barking in the distance, you may want to avoid booking during these times.”

GUEST FEEDBACK

59% 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

“cattle/horse possibly in view in the distance on neighboring properties down the road (multiple rows of fencing in between). Should never be an issue as they are not close.”

GUEST FEEDBACK

61% 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 peopleNo

Other people

HOST REPORTS

No

“very rural. i try to keep my distance from any sniffspot visitors to give them space and privacy. however, depending on timing (if you do not provide adequate notice), i may be out mowing or training, etc. in a different part of the property. i try my best to time it so that i’m up at the house during a sniffspot visit. If you look up the hill, you may see me off at a distance (over 100yards away) on top of the hill by the house depending on what I’m doing.”

GUEST FEEDBACK

23% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.


Amenities

Lake or pond

River, stream or creek

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Woods


Pricing
15 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

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

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Location

Lexington, Texas

Description

Private 30 acres with pastures, trees, pond & a creek. I live on the top of the hill with my golden retrievers and use the rest of my property for retriever training and fun with my goldens!

Cleanliness

97% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

HOST NOTE

As with any country destinations in Texas, potential hazards include fire ants, sand/grass burrs, nettle, thistle, snakes, scorpions, etc. My property is well-maintained, which helps minimize the risks…but it is impossible to guaranty that you will not encounter a hazard. If you have any issues, I am usually up at my house - don’t hesitate to reach out to me (or even come up personally in case of an emergency). Thankfully, we have had no SniffSpot incidents/emergencies - hopefully we can keep it that way! :) SUMMERTIME HAZARDS IN TEXAS: Hopefully, everyone is aware of the dangers that rise with the rising temperatures. Obviously, there are heat exposure risks. However, there are also water body risks. Although we think of ponds, lakes & streams as a cooling treat for our dogs, they can also be potentially harmful (especially with drought conditions & high temperatures). FYI: You may have heard of blue-green algae being found in various bodies of water across the country. This can be deadly. Although many try, it is impossible to determine if it is harmful Cyanobacteria (a/k/a blue-green algae) without properly testing it. We have no current issue but when there are drought conditions and water levels are low and temperatures are high, stuff like this is always a possibility. Lady Bird Lake in Travis County is just one of many Texas bodies of water with it at various times. As summer continues, algal blooms are always a risk in water bodies across the state & southern US. This spot has a water feature, make sure to review these guidelines for visiting spots with water before visiting: https://help.sniffspot.com/article/167-how-to-keep-your-dog-safe-around-pools-and-water Stay safe out there!

Water safety notice

Make sure to practice dog and human safety around water. Read more


Extras

On leash Obedience session50 credits

20 minute on leash obedience lesson

Structured play date40 credits

When arranged in advance, I will arrange for 1 or 2 of my personal golden retrievers and I to join you and your dog(s) for part of your time (up to 30 mins) to socialize and play in a safe & structured manner. To facilitate this, you must contact me in advance with details of your dog’s experiences with other dogs, to confirm availability and so we can be sure to match personalities and set the dogs up for a fun and successful experience!


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
2 hours
Max dogs per booking
20
Additional rules

No more than 4 people and 2 cars per visit without alternative arrangements made directly with host in advance.


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

Katie B.

Joined in September 2021

Hi there, I’m Katie! I raise, train & compete with my field bred golden retrievers all over the country! I bought this property specifically for my goldens and they love it!


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