55This is probably the largest and most bio diverse sniff spot we have been. There are a ton of trails, we spend the entire hour walking around.Abhilaash R. 
Abhilaash R.
December 2023
This is probably the largest and most bio diverse sniff spot we have been. There are a ton of trails, we spend the entire hour walking around.
55Words really can’t express what a special space this is. I have been training and raising dogs for about 20 years, and I’ve never found a place like this. It is ideal from an exercise/recreational standpoint but also for handlers looking for new ways to work on training. The terrain is varied and has a variety of areas to explore (such as an open prairie area and enclosed trails), so you can find a level of strenuousness that meets your and your dog’s needs. The dog I am fostering had the time of his life, and it was so kind of the host to offer a discount for a fostered dog. The host was informative, kind, and flexible. Communication with the host was especially important to me because the dog I am working with has behavioral issues with meeting new dogs or people. Katie was so understanding of this and I felt safe to explore the area. 
I did find it helpful to look at the map that the host sends beforehand, and would suggest that future visitors do this and have it saved on their phone. Also take note of the host description regarding the semi enclosed nature of the space. Suggest leaving your dog on leash until you have a good sense of the space and how your dog is responding to you before considering off-leash.
Cannot recommend this Sniffspot highly enough, and left with a strong sense of gratitude for the experience. Andrew S. 
Words really can’t express what a special space this is. I have been training and raising dogs for about 20 years, and I’ve never found a place like this. It is ideal from an exercise/recreational standpoint but also for handlers looking for new ways to work on training. The terrain is varied and has a variety of areas to explore (such as an open prairie area and enclosed trails), so you can find a level of strenuousness that meets your and your dog’s needs. The dog I am fostering had the time of his life, and it was so kind of the host to offer a discount for a fostered dog. The host was informative, kind, and flexible. Communication with the host was especially important to me because the dog I am working with has behavioral issues with meeting new dogs or people. Katie was so understanding of this and I felt safe to explore the area. 
I did find it helpful to look at the map that the host sends beforehand, and would suggest that future visitors do this and have it saved on their phone. Also take note of the host description regarding the semi enclosed nature of the space. Suggest leaving your dog on leash until you have a good sense of the space and how your dog is responding to you before considering off-leash.
Cannot recommend this Sniffspot highly enough, and left with a strong sense of gratitude for the experience.
55This is our third time back - we love it here! It’s very quiet and private with TONS of room to explore. I loved the ornaments hung along one of the trails. Jenn R. This is our third time back - we love it here! It’s very quiet and private with TONS of room to explore. I loved the ornaments hung along one of the trails.
55Although we had 3 consecutive days of rain, this spot is THE best in the area for you and your dog(s). The woods, the fields, the ravines, the bridge, the creek, the trail--all of it gorgeous and well-maintained. This time of year, wear your waterproof hiking treads. Bring towels for the pups. I'll bring an Ecollar for my trained-but-ornery lab, who wanted to cross the dirt road and visit the farm across the way! My other two listened and stayed with me. I brought treats, though, and thank goodness for his food motivation. Know your dog; come prepared, and enjoy!! We're so fortunate that Katie shares her lovely acreage, year round!Melissa M. 
Although we had 3 consecutive days of rain, this spot is THE best in the area for you and your dog(s). The woods, the fields, the ravines, the bridge, the creek, the trail--all of it gorgeous and well-maintained. This time of year, wear your waterproof hiking treads. Bring towels for the pups. I'll bring an Ecollar for my trained-but-ornery lab, who wanted to cross the dirt road and visit the farm across the way! My other two listened and stayed with me. I brought treats, though, and thank goodness for his food motivation. Know your dog; come prepared, and enjoy!! We're so fortunate that Katie shares her lovely acreage, year round!
55Our dog loved it! The trails were well maintained and it felt private enough to let our reactive dog run off leash. We'll be back!Kelly L. Our dog loved it! The trails were well maintained and it felt private enough to let our reactive dog run off leash. We'll be back!
55Our 2nd time at this Sniffspot was a blast! Paths were a little icy but manageable if you take it slow around the corners. Lots of fun for our border collie! Jace S. Our 2nd time at this Sniffspot was a blast! Paths were a little icy but manageable if you take it slow around the corners. Lots of fun for our border collie!
55Great space and trails to run our dog around. He had a great time with a fresh dusting of snow! We will be back. Jordan P. Great space and trails to run our dog around. He had a great time with a fresh dusting of snow! We will be back.
55We love this spot! It's our absolute favorite! Lots of space for the dogs to run. Great hills, & trails in the woods. It even has a bridge over a little creek, it's
beautiful. You need good recall if you take the leash off of your dog, but either way it is a perfect SniffSpot! Jennifer V. We love this spot! It's our absolute favorite! Lots of space for the dogs to run. Great hills, & trails in the woods. It even has a bridge over a little creek, it's
beautiful. You need good recall if you take the leash off of your dog, but either way it is a perfect SniffSpot!
55Katie’s place is like having your own personal state park hiking trails- but even better because your dog(s) can be off leash safely. With this being a short 30 minutes from Minnepaolis, we will certainly be back! Merissa R. Katie’s place is like having your own personal state park hiking trails- but even better because your dog(s) can be off leash safely. With this being a short 30 minutes from Minnepaolis, we will certainly be back!
55This spot is amazing - will definitely be back!! Very easy instructions to follow and very clear where you are supposed to be walking. One lap around the trails was the perfect length for my 8 year old pup! Bethany K. This spot is amazing - will definitely be back!! Very easy instructions to follow and very clear where you are supposed to be walking. One lap around the trails was the perfect length for my 8 year old pup!
55Another wonderful visit to this sniffspot that is more like a state park for hiking! I got new trekking poles for xmas and it was wonderful to use my new poles while my dog enjoyed running and sniffing while being off leash. Such great exercise for my doggo and myself! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your property!Tracy B. Another wonderful visit to this sniffspot that is more like a state park for hiking! I got new trekking poles for xmas and it was wonderful to use my new poles while my dog enjoyed running and sniffing while being off leash. Such great exercise for my doggo and myself! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your property!
55This is my dogs' happiest place! It might even be better in the snow: sniff, run, sniff, chew sticks, sniff some more. Until it's too cold to be outside for any creature, we will be at Katie's place: winter wonderland.Melissa M. This is my dogs' happiest place! It might even be better in the snow: sniff, run, sniff, chew sticks, sniff some more. Until it's too cold to be outside for any creature, we will be at Katie's place: winter wonderland.
55What an awesome place to let dogs do dog things!! Property was wonderful, trails running throughout and very clear where to park, etc. My Aussie and her Aussie friend (both under one year) had aBLAST in the snow and cold.Melanie Y. What an awesome place to let dogs do dog things!! Property was wonderful, trails running throughout and very clear where to park, etc. My Aussie and her Aussie friend (both under one year) had aBLAST in the snow and cold.
55My pup and I had a good time at Poppy’s Prairie. We got clear instructions about how to get there and where to go. The trails were nice and plenty of open space for walking and playing.
We’ll visit again! Rigzin D. My pup and I had a good time at Poppy’s Prairie. We got clear instructions about how to get there and where to go. The trails were nice and plenty of open space for walking and playing.
We’ll visit again!
55I cannot say enough good things about this place. It's like a private hike with your dog.
There are various terrains, like tall grassy fields to dense wooded forest. It's my favorite place to go and just casually walk with my pup. Dannyalle B. I cannot say enough good things about this place. It's like a private hike with your dog.
There are various terrains, like tall grassy fields to dense wooded forest. It's my favorite place to go and just casually walk with my pup.
55Second time back and this has very quickly become our favorite Sniffspot! It’s a 40 min drive to get here and 100% worth it!Jennifer B. Second time back and this has very quickly become our favorite Sniffspot! It’s a 40 min drive to get here and 100% worth it!
55We had a blast, as expected! Such a beautiful property - grateful the hosts share it! Trails and trails and trails. Melanie Y. We had a blast, as expected! Such a beautiful property - grateful the hosts share it! Trails and trails and trails.
55Amazing piece of property with well kept trails. Our 2 GSDs ran their hearts out and explored all the sniffs. No worries about running into other people, cars, or animals.Chris L. Amazing piece of property with well kept trails. Our 2 GSDs ran their hearts out and explored all the sniffs. No worries about running into other people, cars, or animals.
55One of the best sniffspots we've visited! Fantastic trails and endless options to explore the property. Great communication with the host as well. Well worth a 45 minute drive and we hope to be back soon!Jennifer K. One of the best sniffspots we've visited! Fantastic trails and endless options to explore the property. Great communication with the host as well. Well worth a 45 minute drive and we hope to be back soon!
55Lucy and George had SO much fun doing zoomies, sniffing everything and running along the trails! Can’t wait to be back!Gretta M. Lucy and George had SO much fun doing zoomies, sniffing everything and running along the trails! Can’t wait to be back!
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