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Poochie Garden: Little Rock's Sensory & Enrichment Garden - Fully Lit, Open Late

Little Rock, Arkansas
Fully Fenced
0.06 acres
5.057 reviews
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Hosted by Gwen C.

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

6+ 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): Wood - privacy

Fencing details: There is one secure-but-bowed board beside the pup pool that my dog loves to use as a window to the outside world.


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 animalsNo

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryYes


Amenities

Parkour obstacles

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog treats

Dog toys

Rain shelter / sun shade


Pricing
$12 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

Little Rock, Arkansas

Description

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! 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.

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

Exercise caution when walking on uneven natural rocks, on unleveled ground, through leaves and vines, and in tall grasses. Climbing roses on trellises do have thorns. Pup-safe plantings are marked; do not allow your dog to nibble on unmarked plants.

Extras

Garden Pawty$40

Celebrate your pup's special day at Poochie Garden! I provide homemade pup cups garnished with garden goodies for the guest of honor and each pal. I customize the "Celebrate" display with birth or gotcha age, hang the fancy cake decor, set out tiered cake interactive dog puzzle with Zuke's PB & Oat treats, provide photo props, and convert the digging garden to a ball pit for the occasion. Up to 8 humans may attend. *Book each dog - up to 4. *Book 2 hours minimum. *Requires 24-hour notice.

Garden Splash Pad$10

Encourage your pooch to dip a toe in the splash pad to cool off! From a tiny trickle to introduce more timid pups all the way to a steady stream for the more confident dog, water play is a great add-on to enrich your sensory experience.

Hosting Consultation$20

Are you a Sniffspot host or potential host looking for ideas? Book an hour and bring your human-friendly pup to visit the garden. You can pick my brain for the last 30 minutes while you play. All opinions are expressly my own. Please confirm scheduling availability prior to booking.


Extras

Garden Pawty$40

Celebrate your pup's special day at Poochie Garden! I provide homemade pup cups garnished with garden goodies for the guest of honor and each pal. I customize the "Celebrate" display with birth or gotcha age, hang the fancy cake decor, set out tiered cake interactive dog puzzle with Zuke's PB & Oat treats, provide photo props, and convert the digging garden to a ball pit for the occasion. Up to 8 humans may attend. *Book each dog - up to 4. *Book 2 hours minimum. *Requires 24-hour notice.


Garden Splash Pad$10

Encourage your pooch to dip a toe in the splash pad to cool off! From a tiny trickle to introduce more timid pups all the way to a steady stream for the more confident dog, water play is a great add-on to enrich your sensory experience.


Hosting Consultation$20

Are you a Sniffspot host or potential host looking for ideas? Book an hour and bring your human-friendly pup to visit the garden. You can pick my brain for the last 30 minutes while you play. All opinions are expressly my own. Please confirm scheduling availability prior to booking.


Self-Serve Garden Bath$20

Does your pup need a bath? I set up our XL Booster Bath with 3-point tether and provide the shampoo and towel so you can safely bathe right here in the garden! Booster Bath eliminates issues with home bathing: slipping and sliding, chasing the shampoo bottle (and your pup), backaches from bending over, lifting your pup into and out of the tub and messy bathroom cleanups. The serene garden setting makes bathing even more enjoyable! *Requires 2-hour advance purchase and heat index of 85° or more.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
2 hours
Max dogs per booking
4
Is the host present?
I prefer to meet my guests on their first visits
Additional rules

Proof of vaccination required for all dogs. Maximum one car, two humans per dog. No dogs or humans in vegetable/fruit/herb gardens, in garage, or in house. Please discourage digging outside of the digging garden and repair any holes. No smoking, vaping, or alcohol.


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.

(57) Reviews

  • Nicole F., Dec 2, 2023

    My dog slept like a rock after hanging out here and sniffing all the smells :)

    Host replied: We are so glad the sniffies were so fulfilling!

  • Richelle A., Oct 9, 2023

    Aside from his bed, I think this is Courage's favorite place!

    Host replied: Awww! We love being Courage's happy place!! Thanks for such a warm fuzzy!

  • Jordyn J., Oct 1, 2023

    Gwen was so thoughtful! She provided everything and so much more! We had a great time. We will be back!

    Host replied: We are so glad to hear that you had a great time and look forward to seeing you again!

  • Mindy M., Sep 23, 2023

    This place was wonderful! The property is secure with all kinds of activities, for your pooch and yourself. The host definitely loves doggos and has thought of EVERYTHING when she created this beautiful space! ❤️❤️❤️ She even has photo op spots for pictures! I would have loved to have taken some pics, but being a beagle, all he cares about are the scents 😂 Thank you Gwen! Rhett loved to sniff and sure got a bunch of new ones today!

    Host replied: We do love doggos tremendously, and we so appreciate other humans who do, too! Thanks for letting Rhett enjoy himself in his favorite way today!

  • Richelle A., Sep 20, 2023

    As Courage ages, I love the enclosed and engaging environment for him to go wild and have fun safely!

    Host replied: We love having Courage play his little heart out here and hope for many years of graceful aging!

  • Taylor R., Aug 25, 2023

    The best place! My dog Comet enjoyed it and so did I. We didn’t stay very long because of the heat, but it was a whole lot of fun! 12/10

    Host replied: We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves despite the record heat and hope you'll visit again!

  • Gail L., Aug 19, 2023

    There are lots of things to explore in Poochie Garden. My dog is very high energy and curious, and he was tired but relaxed when he got home. He loved the water features.

    Host replied: We are so happy to hear that Poochie Garden can meet the needs of high-energy and curious dogs! Water just makes everything better, doesn't it? Thanks for visiting!

  • LeAnne R., Jun 4, 2023

    Our pup absolutely loved this little oasis and so did we! Shady and serene, plus Gwen was accommodating to our pup’s reactivity limitations and such a gracious host. We will definitely be back!

    Host replied: Life with a reactive dog has such distinct challenges! Understanding them from the experience of accommodating my own dog makes it easy to help others, too. So glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to your return!

  • Richelle A., May 29, 2023

    Courage was literally pulling me across the street so we can get in Poochie Garden already! He loves this place!

    Host replied: So sweet! Poochie Garden loves Courage right back!

  • Richelle A., May 20, 2023

    This place truly has all amenities from the laziest pups to the most active! We always have a wonderful time here! Thank you!

    Host replied: Thank you, Richelle! We love having you visit, and the pictures you shared are priceless!! 🐾🥰

Meet your host

Gwen C.

Joined in January 2022

From hamsters to horses to huskies and more, my life story wouldn't be complete without mention of the fur babies I've loved! I am an Air Force veteran and former teacher who works at home. My husband and I spoil our rescue Pomsky. We built him a back yard of his doggy dreams, and we can't wait to share it with you and your pooch!


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