A&M's Private Dog Park In Ardrossan | Sniffspot

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ArdrossanAlbertaT8E 2H9CA

4.979

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A&M's Private Dog Park In Ardrossan

A&M's Private Dog Park In Ardrossan

Ardrossan, Alberta

Partially Fenced

2 acres

4.979 reviews

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Hosted by Anna W.

Fencing

Enclosure

Partially Fenced

Fencing details: Partially fenced at the back of the property, a mix of wood fence and wire (fence was intended for horses, not dogs), with trees and bush surrounding the perimeter.

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 animalsSometimes

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryYes

Amenities

Lake or pond

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog toys

Woods

Rain shelter / sun shade

Pricing

$10 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

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Location

Ardrossan, Alberta

Description

UPDATE: We’re moving, so come visit us before the end of October! Come and enjoy our backyard! We’re less than 10 minutes from Sherwood Park (and literally right off of Baseline) but it really has the feel of being out in the country. We’re located in a subdivision of acreages, our property is 3.5 acres (the backyard alone is just over 2 acres), a mix of trees and lawn. The backyard is only partially fenced and the fence was designed to keep in horses, not dogs, but the yard is quite private with trees lining the perimeter. We are surrounded by neighbours on all 3 sides, and on all but one there is a wide area of bush separating the properties. There are no pets on the side with the easiest access. Our house is up on a hill and the backyard isn’t visible from the road or vice versa so road traffic and dog walkers tend not to be a distraction though it's possible you will hear neighbourhood dogs during your visit (or the neighbourhood rooster). You are welcome to check out in the front yard too, if your dogs are friendly, there are big spaces on either side of the driveway with lots of trees to smell. Many families in the subdivision like walking and biking down the street. We have a backyard pond, it’s not stocked with fish but has frogs and ducks calling it home this year. We also have geese often. Early in the season the pond surface is clear, the bottom is rock and mud. Your dogs are welcome to play in it but as we get our water trucked in, we don’t have a rinse station. (We will have towels for you though.) By June we see duckweed on the pond surface. Not harmful but can be a bit annoying to get out of long fur. (Although duckweed can cover the water surface, the water below is clear. It is not algae and does not produce harmful toxins. It is a tiny aquatic plant with a grainy texture and looks like a miniature lily pad.) Feel free to use the swings, hammock, benches or picnic table. And the pergola offers a spot if you need rain or sun cover with hanging lights in the evening and heat lamps if it’s cold out. Dogs are welcome to lounge with you on the futon (under the pergola) - keep in mind that it’s only mostly sheltered so the cushion can be damp…check before you sit lol. We have a zip line that you’re welcome to try out (safe up to 200 lbs) - if it’s your first time, just send us a message before you visit and we can give you a quick lesson. Swings and zip line - use at your own risk like any other park. You're welcome to stay for a picnic and if you'd like, we can get a fire started for you. There are lawn blankets for you to use as well. Seasonal Notes: -Spring: our fruit trees are usually in full bloom the first week of June (along with the dandelions). The grass tends to be a bit wet in spots from the ground melting and is usually too wet for us to bag the clippings (which means mulched grass and wild animal droppings around the yard). Best to wear closed/waterproof shoes. -Summer: we’re mowing regularly and the lawn is at its best for laying on and flip flop friendly. The mosquitoes are here though and the pond is probably green with duckweed. Our raspberries and apple tree usually start to be pickable in July - help yourself! -Fall: so many apples - please pick some! We’ll have the patio heaters and lights on in the early evening to stretch out the chillier days. This is also when we tend to see the most deer and moose. -Winter: we keep a path plowed around the yard for walking and the pond cleared for skating (after it’s frozen through). We also have the pergola set up with a windbreak for winter fires or just the heaters on warmer days. The house and yard are also lit up like a gingerbread house. Our concrete driveway tends to be a bit slippery so we recommend coming up the gravel side. If you have any questions, please reach out. Note: Sniffspot was created in the US so the funds charged to your credit card will be in USD.

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

Wildlife cross through the yard at times (mostly deer and rabbits but we have also seen moose and a coyote). We also have geese, ducks, moles, voles and other small wildlife. While we do a great job of picking up the dog poop, please expect to see wild animal droppings in the yard. We saw a porcupine once in 2019. We have a pond in the middle of the yard; no fish but frogs and ducks live there - the bottom is mud and rock, in some places more mud than rock and is about 3-4 feet deep in the middle. I get my rubber boots stuck when I walk more than a foot from the edge...dogs are light enough that they get in and out easily, but swim safely! The pond is fed from an underground source - this means that some low spots in the grass nearby can get wet. It will have green on the surface most of the summer - this is duckweed, not algae, and is not harmful. Part of the fence is wire and there are sharp edges. The yard is hilly and the ground can be uneven, there may also be holes in the ground where the moles/voles have been - watch your step! In the summer we get mosquitoes and recommend bug spray.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length

30 minutes

Max dogs per booking

Is the host present?

I generally do not meet my guests

Additional rules

We have set out baskets of toys for you to use during your visit (for your two and four legged babies). Since the yard is so big, it would really help us if you returned the toys to the baskets when you’re done with them. Thank you!

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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Meet your host

Anna W.

Joined in May 2022

We moved from the city to the country a few years ago and love having what feels like our own personal dog park, right in our backyard. We spend a lot of time outdoors but are happy to share the space with others when we’re not using it. Please know that while we do our best to keep our space guest-ready at all times, we have a new baby, a new rescue pup and work full time, so some days it will be more manicured than others. We have swings, benches and picnic tables throughout the yard - make yourself comfortable and enjoy your visit! We have 2 dogs (a senior husky named Roger, our young rescue, a lab/shepherd named Ellie) and brother and sister cats - Clove and Ginger.

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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.