Rainier Beach: Tessie the Husky's House

My husband and I are dog and animal lovers. We want to provide people who are in similar situations to us a few years ago (before we purchased our home) a place for their puppers to run free. Fully Fenced! Parking along the yard in the alley. Pictures of your pup adventures are encouraged! *there is a spigot on the back of the house at the bottom of the stairs to fill the water bowl if it happens to be empty.

Welcome to Shady Hill Hobby farm! Our farm offers a wooded pasture with a creek that is fully fenced with horse fencing or barbed wire (see pictures). The gate at the end of the gravel path begins your off-leash experience! Once inside, you'll have the option to take a left to enjoy the creek or continue up the hill to explore the woods and pasture. Upon entering the farm, parking will be on your right. Please park your vehicle on the wood chips. Given this is an active farm with chickens and ducks free ranging we do ask that you keep your dog(s) on a leash until you are behind the Sniffspot gate. You are also welcome to observe the farm animals while your dog is leashed as well. Message me if you are interested in purchasing fresh farm eggs. They are $8 a dozen. We hope you enjoy our farm as much as we do. ~ Hall Family

We have just under a half acre fenced back yard. We have a large 2 level deck that you can relax on while watching your dogs run and play. We now how have an awesome covered deck, that is perfect for Winter! We have lots of balls in the back yard that you are welcome to kick or throw for your dog to chase. We have a water bowl out with fresh water in it. There are puppy poop bags tied to a stake right by the water bowl. Many dogs love to run through our middle garden and jump off to the lower level. We are absolutely fine with that, it makes for an awesome obstacle course.

We have two fully fenced areas (front and back of the house) as well as an unfenced, wooded area on the corner (with a walking path). Lots of running space! There are usually a few chairs out there so make yourself comfortable. There's shade and shelter from rain. Only one neighbor (no houses in front or back of ours) and not on a busy street. We have one dog who will remain inside during visits. We also have friendly chickens who are fully enclosed outside the fenced yard - and they don't spook easily (our dog interacts with them frequently). We work from home full-time but both yards are accessible from the outside and available whenever.

** 2/10/2023: Your dog WILL get MUDDY - my yard has nowhere near as much grass as it used to. Feel free to spray your dog(s) off with the hose and/or use the towels provided. ** 8/26/2022: I just started offering memberships - please sign up if you're interested and we'll see how this goes. You can choose 2, 4, or 8 hours/month. ** 8/12/2022: I just updated my spot settings to allow a timeslot to be booked no more than 14 days into the future. (Although preferably within a few days/one week is best - my spot's day-to-day accessibility changes often!) So, if it looks like my spot is closed, it's not! It's just no longer showing availability so far into the future. ** Thank you for continuing to leave a review every time you visit and add photos - it helps a lot, and I LOVE seeing the photos of all the cute dogs enjoying the yard! I have quite a big yard for this area. It is fully enclosed by a 6' wooden fence. Between the yard and the patio the total area is roughly 3200 sq feet. I have a rockery that dogs love to run up and down, juniper bushes, a large covered and uncovered patio area, a kiddie pool in the hot weather, 2 water bowls (and a hose for replenishing the water/pool if needed), lots of tennis balls and toys, and a large perimeter to sniff! There is a bench, small table, and some Adirondack chairs in the backyard (and more chairs and a larger table up on the patio) for the humans... feel free to move them around as you wish! There is plenty of space to throw balls and toys; if you have mobility issues and cannot go down into the backyard, you can stay up on the patio and have your dog bring the ball back to you. Most dogs love to run up & down the rockery! Your dog(s) will be very tired and happy by the end of the Sniff! Side note: I do dog-sitting, dog walks, and drop-in visits through Rover, and I always love to meet new doggos if they are friendly! :) Thanks and enjoy the time with your dog(s)!!

WE ARE MEMBERSHIP ONLY THRU APRIL AND OUR MEMBERSHIP IS FULL. If you are a RETURNING guest, please contact host directly. We will open to members only October 1st-April 31st to limit property wear and tear during the wetter months. If you are a returning guest and are interested in becoming a member, please contact host. **To ensure your visit is an enjoyable experience, please read the entire description of the property, fencing details and my property rules.** Our completely fenced 1.25 acre Sniffspot and completely fenced property perimeter gives you peace of mind that your pups are safe and secure as you let them play and explore. With a gently sloping pasture for running and trees and stumps for exploring, your fur baby is sure to find something that sparks their interest. Although completely fenced, supervision is always recommended. Refer to property map for details and don't forget to read our property rules. I look forward to hosting you and your dogs! To stay updated on what's happening here on the property, visit and like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/Maple-Valley-Romp-N-Roam-unleashed-private-111356071607754j

Very large area for dogs to run and play. Easy parking and entrance to backyard. You can have the back yard to yourself. There is a table, chairs, some toys like tennis balls and a throwing thingy, fresh water and a large garbage disposal bin to leave poop bags at the entrance gate. Come and enjoy our yard. WE HAVE JUST FINISHED A 10 X 12 METAL GAZEBO THAT WILL PROVIDE SHELTER FROM THE RAIN.

NOTE - we've added some new planter boxes along the fence, with new plants. Please keep dogs out of those plants. Our backyard is fully enclosed with a privacy fence; it's where we have a lot of fun with Annie, our German Shepherd. We have a hose for water, under the deck. We have a few chairs out there, and the deck is partially covered, so there's shade and shelter from rain. Toys can be found in the brown bin - feel free to use them! Please take care that your dog doesn't dig any holes, we appreciate it!

We have a large fully fenced in yard for your pup to come and play in, we have seating either around a fire pit or under a covered patio to escape the sun. It’s in a relaxing setting, I’m in a quiet neighborhood with a woodsy setting.

Memberships are now available, please message me if you have any questions about it! It’s a very quiet neighborhood and you may see our neighbors outside in their yards but they won’t disturb you. I also have housemates that you may see on occasion in the front yard but they also won’t be a disruption to your visit. There is a covered area with a table/chairs to keep you out of the rain or sun while still being able to watch your dog in the yard. We hope that it feels like hanging out with your dog in your own backyard. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! Happy Sniffspotting and thanks for considering Puppy’s Enchanted Wonderland.