Birch Point Farm

Traverse City, Michigan

Unfenced

20 acres

4.01 review

Sniffpass

Hosted by Michelle F.

Fencing

Enclosure

Unfenced

Fencing details:

Currently no fencing. The big open areas are contiguous with neighbor properties, most unfenced, but one edge is a fenced cow pasture, which high jumpers might be able to clear, but unlikely. If your dogs respond well to voice commands, ...

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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 entryNo

Amenities

Parkour obstacles

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Outhouse available

Woods

Pricing

$5 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

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Location

Traverse City, Michigan

Description

This is an old farm, partly in production. Always pre-arrange a visit, no drop-ins. Great for curious explorers, great for dogs who respond well to verbal commands. NOT good for bolters or chicken-chasers. Lots of room to run, play frisbee/fetch, some areas fine for digging. Please help us deter deer😊

Hazards

This is an old farm , partially in production. I like to think we've found and removed all the old barbed wire, but occasionally more shows up. Dogs MUST be safe with free range chickens and ducks- i.e. NOT chase/hurt them and respond to verbal commands (e.g. NO, or STOP) in case they do get excited about a bird OR a planted space (don't worry, there is plenty of unplanted area nowhere near gardens, just planning for worst case scnarios). In my ideal world, lots of dogs come out in the early spring, pre-planting, and discourage deer! A crazy deer problem has evolved the past few years, and while we do plan to put up a serious fence, this website seems like a sweet way to bridge the gap until we can fence the gardens - hopefully a win-win!

Host Rules

Minimum visit length

1.0 hour

Required advanced notice for visits

2 hours

Max dogs per booking

Is the host present?

I prefer to meet my guests on their first visits

Additional rules

Best way to reach me for same day visits is by TEXT MESSAGE: 231 933 7256 (Birch Point Farm phone number). Standard website- based messages are fine for 24-hr or more notice.

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

(1) Review

Ellen G., Feb 25, 2023
Great location!

Meet your host

Michelle F.

Joined in November 2022

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	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.