Summit Ridge Canine Retreat: Indoor/Outdoor Fully Fenced Private Oasis - Tacoma, Washington #1

Summit Ridge Canine Retreat: Indoor/Outdoor Fully Fenced Private Oasis - Tacoma, Washington #2

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Summit Ridge Canine Retreat: Indoor/Outdoor Fully Fenced Private Oasis

Tacoma, Washington

Fully Fenced

3 acres

4.981,275 Reviews

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Fencing

98% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

This spot is fully fenced

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Note from host

The ENTIRE 3 Acre property perimeter is fully fenced- this means the mid field, wooded area and Zoomie Pen are all fenced with a perimeter fence around our 3 acre property. The Zoomie Pen has its own surrounding fence. When you book here, y...

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Fencing height

5 feet (at lowest point)

Fencing types

Cattle with wire mesh, Wood - privacy, Chain link - non-privacy, Chain link - privacy

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

fully fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

5 feet

98% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Fencing type(s): Cattle with wire mesh, Wood - privacy, Chain link - non-privacy, Chain link - privacy

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

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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 domestic animalsYes

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryYes

Amenities

Indoor play space

Agility equipment

Parkour obstacles

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Pricing

20 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

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

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Location

Tacoma, Washington

Description

Centrally located in the Summit area nestled between Tacoma and Puyallup. We’re just minutes between the I-5 and 512. At Summit Ridge Canine Retreat, a premium spot, there’s something to satisfy your dog’s need to stimulate their natural curiosity and bring them home tired…the humans too! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 Included in your booking, you and your pup(s) will have all three different areas to engage their noses in different sensory experiences while on our 3 acre fully fenced property. Whether it’s our indoor building, the ‘Dog Den’ is suitable for small to medium sized dogs to play. The indoor arena is heated, during the cold rainy season and also air conditioned during the hot summer months. The indoor ‘Dog Den’ is also great for having a Birthday or Gotcha “Pawty”. The Dog Den can be fully enclosed for those rainy days or stay cool in summer with the A/C on. The slider will open into the fully fenced 1/4 acre grass dog Zoomy Pen🐶 The fully enclosed grass ‘Zoomie Pen’ is perfect for zoomie time, puppies and dogs in training, some toy fun, playdates, or for dogs without good recall. We have lights in the indoor and around the Zoomie Pen for the dark autumn and winter evening nights 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲 Just outside the Zoomy Pen is our large play field giving lots of room for Chuckit tossing☄️parkour on the logs, relaxing on the lounge chair under the trees, a firepit for s’mores fun, or some nose work fun for mind stimulation and enrichment (see our Extras) The large playfield connects to the backwoods🌲so 🐾Venture out to the 1.5 acre wooded area providing a cool shaded area of trails for more sniffing, wildlife spotting and horses in the neighboring pasture. There will be occasional llamas and cows from the neighboring back pasture🦙 behind the wooded area. 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 There is a private outdoor toilet for guest use next to the indoor ‘Dog Den’. 💦💦💦💦💦🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕💦💦💦💦💦💦 We have a rinse off station with warm water, shampoo spray and towels. Look for it on the driveway side of the house 🐕🚿 (not available during freezing weather) ————————————————————— For an even greater experience, we offer some add ons that are sure to enhance your dog’s enrichment (hoomans too) and go home tired from all the fun! —————————————————————— Like and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for last minute openings, discounts and more! ———————————————————————- We’re usually closed on Tuesday and Wednesday for maintenance ——————————————————————- **New guests use promo code SUMMITNEW for $5 off your first visit.**

Cleanliness

98% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

HOST NOTE

During the rainy season, best to wear good traction boots 🥾 as there are some lower areas that get muddy. The field and meadow have dips and slight incline. If you have mobility issues, message us for for parking 🅿️ assistance to the back of our shop that’s closer to the mid-field for sitting and best viewing of your dog(s). When in the far meadow and backwoods, watch your footing in the grassy area due to mole mounds and dips in the field. We don’t mow the back field as often so the grass is longer in some areas. In the rainy season there’s a potential for a mud bog between the meadow and the wooded area because we’re next to a watershed. There’s a potential for tripping on ivy vines in some of the trails that don’t have wood chips but we have cleared away the majority of them. We’re laying down wood chips in all of the trails as they become available. On gusty winds days there is a potential for downed tree limbs so best to stay in the open mid-field or in the Zoomie Pen area where it’s most open. We work on the backwoods area whenever possible to make improvements and clear up more walking trails. **Closed shoes or hikers are strongly advised.** We have a small decorative natural pond in the front yard which is enticing for water dogs and puppies. It’s not deep but if your dog goes in, chances are they’ll need a bath afterwards! Because of this, it’s a good reason to leash your dog(s) when crossing the front yard area and when walking to/from your vehicle. 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

Extras

Behavior Coaching Session25 credits

I’m retired from working full time with clients however, many guests ask me if I’d help work on certain behaviors during their visits. When you add this extra to your booked time, I will meet with you and your dog in the Zoomie pen to discuss your concerns and coach you

Farm Fresh Eggs0 credits

We have farm fresh eggs by our free ranging hens for sale $6/dozen in a nice variety of colors. Send us a message for availability especially during the winter months. We also sell out quickly in the summer so send us a message when you book and if available, we will set them aside and have them ready for you

Firepit & S’mores12 credits

use our propane fire pit to have in the Zoomie Pen with a provided S’mores kit with sticks. Please message us with your number of sticks needed. Please only take home only the food items.

Extras

Behavior Coaching Session25 credits

Farm Fresh Eggs0 credits

Firepit & S’mores12 credits

use our propane fire pit to have in the Zoomie Pen with a provided S’mores kit with sticks. Please message us with your number of sticks needed. Please only take home only the food items.

Mid-Field Firepit Wood Bundle10 credits

The nights are getting longer so add a bundle of wood to enjoy at our mid-field fire pit. Relax and enjoy while your dog(s) run and play. S’mores kit additional by Venmo Wood will be set out in the fire pit ready for you to light it up. NOT AVAILABLE IF DURING A BURN BAN

Nosing Around- Nosework fun10 credits

Your pup will have a fun time tapping into their natural instincts using their nose to guide them on a hunt for target treasures of treats around the property. Instructions provided in kit We use freeze dried chicken/beef for targets and rewards. For the more advanced, we have Birch and Anise scents. Message if you want Birch or Anise scent in addition to the food scents. ***Please allow minimum 24hr notice when booking this extra to ensure host has time to setup this course ***

Pawsome Pawty Package40 credits

Celebrate your pups special “gotcha” date or birthday “Pawty” with up to 20 of your pup friends Package includes: 🐾 We supply the decorations and balloons 🐾 “doggie Pawty” backdrop for photos, 🐾 animal safe bubble blower 🐾 table and chairs, 🐾 yummy treats, 🐾 goodie bags 🐾 Bluetooth speakers 🐾 Games IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: Requires 4 days notice for availability, coordination and details. **Must book the number of dogs attending in your booking.** MINIMUM 2hr BOOKING

Premium Pawty Package50 credits

Celebrate your pups special day with a “gotcha or birthday “Pawty” with up to 20 pup friends. Premium Package includes: 🐾 decorations and balloons 🐾 “doggie Pawty” photo backdrop 🐾 dog safe bubble blower 🐾 table and chairs, 🐾 tasty treats, 🐾 goodie bags 🐾 Bluetooth speaker 🐾 propane fire pit in party area 🐾 doggy cake PLEASE READ: 1 week notice for availability and coordination pups name & years celebrating **Must book the number of dogs attending** MINIMUM 2hr BOOKING

Propane Firepit In Zoomie Pen9 credits

Sit around the propane fire pit while watching your dog(s) play and zoom around in the fully enclosed Zoomie Pen. Perfect add on when booking a playdate with your friends When selecting this add on, we will have the firepit turned on prior to your reservation for you to enjoy

Traveling Through Bark n Stay25 credits

Passing through on a trip or traveling with your competition/show dog? We have a designated place to park your RV or tent camp overnight. Let ‘em run around in the field, woods Zoomie pen and decompress, practice on your skills. Use our fire pit, relax on our lounge swing, use our propane BBQ. Please book the number of dogs traveling with you. **Electrical hookups only** WIFI available $25 per night; based on a 12hr booking

Host Rules

Minimum visit length

1 hour

Required advanced notice for visits

1 hour

Max dogs per booking

Is the host present?

I generally do not meet my guests

Additional rules

1) For your safety and the safety of our guests, please DO NOT arrive earlier than your scheduled time. Please leave the property on or before your scheduled time. 2) VERY IMPORTANT- for the safety of your dogs, please close the driveway gate upon arrival to ensure the property is secured. 3) Please leash your dog(s) when exiting your vehicle and when crossing the front lawn to the Dog Den/Zoomie pen. 4) Please do not allow your dog(s) to dig holes while in the Dog Den or Zoomie Pen. There is a lot of space and fun mole mounds for digging out back in the mid field. 5) Some dogs will be aroused by the chickens, please try your best to keep your dog(s) from jumping on the enclosure fencing. We use the chickens as a training exercise to practice calm. Leashing your dog or distracting them is probably best when passing the chicken enclosure if you think there might be a problem. 6) Absolutely no smoking cigarettes when on property 🚭 Please send me a message in the app if you have any questions or concerns. Enjoy your visit here at Summit Ridge Canine Retreat🐾🐕

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

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This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

4.98 (1,275 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Nicole L.

Joined in March 2023

I'm a retired Animal Behaviorist, people trainer for dogs! I built this property around my business training dogs. I love that dogs and their hoomans can continue to come here and be free and have the enrichment and training opportunities.

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