Pets Welcome! Dog-Friendly Features
What makes our Dog & Pony Ranch so special are the features that have been designed for 4-footed family members -- many vacation rentals say “dogs considered” but we say DOGS WELCOME! Almost all of our guests bring their dogs and we've welcomed canines often not permitted elsewhere (ALL breeds/sizes allowed, reactive "does not play with others" dogs can be accomodated, and up to 10 dogs are fine if you're sure all get along well together). We've hosted other pets too including cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets so are truly pet-friendly.
Furnishings are dog-friendly: we chose stained concrete and tile throughout the house which is not only beautiful but also easily cleaned (only the loft has carpet); leather sofas and chairs repel pet hair, pet covers for furniture, and no delicate décor is below tail level.
There is also a hot/cold wash on the guest house patio if you want to hose off your dog after swimming or if muddy paws, etc.
The front yard's artificial grass lawn is perfect for fetch sessions, agility training (jumps, weave, tunnel and teeter are available), or just running around after splashing in the waterfall pond. The horse arena is also a good place to play fetch. There is a dog-door in the master bedroom to a fenced side yard. We’ve also field-fenced the perimeter of our 60-acre property so dogs can roam off-leash.
Dogs can safely meet the barn animals separated by fencing, though we do recommend leashing dogs for initial greetings if they have strong prey drive. Our horses, mini donkeys, and chickens are all happy to meet friendly new dogs since they get lots of treats when guests come to visit.
Miles of well-marked private hiking trails through the rolling hills (2200’ elevation) provide exciting deer, rabbit, turkey and other wildlife smells for your canines to explore with you. Many dogs’ favorite feature is the large 50’x70’ swimming pond complete with a dock where our dogs practice their dock diving. Yes, people can enjoy the hiking and swimming too, but we think it’s so much better with man’s best friend by your side!
Local Dog-Friendly Activities
There are a variety of nearby activities to do with your pets especially all the hiking and lakes/rivers in the area. There's a dog park in Kennedy Tailing Wheels park if your dog wants a pitstop while you're in town. Restaurants and activities that allow dogs are listed in our local info section.
We recommend not leaving your dogs unattended at the property, especially only-dogs who might feel abandoned in a strange place risking damage and excessive barking (Cody is a rescue with separation anxiety so we have lots of experience with this when leaving him somewhere that's not home). If your dogs are crate trained, you can leave them in a crate in the house for a short period or outside in the guest yard if you are sure they won't be too stressed and scratch the doors. If cooler temps, dogs are usually most comfortable in their owner's car with the windows down. There are also several nice daycare alternatives nearby:
- Paradise Doggie Daycare in Jackson (11 miles)
- Jackson Creek Vet and Boarding in Jackson (11 miles)
More Photos!
We have so many wonderful photos of our happy guests (both 2 and 4-legged) who have visited us at the Dog & Pony Ranch since we opened for public rentals in 2013. See favorite photos of guests AND THEIR DOGS interacting with our barn animals. Please feel share your favorite photos of how you've enjoyed the ranch via Social Media #DogPonyRanch, or email photos and any descriptions to owner@DogPony.com.
