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Best Sniff Spots Near Portland

If we work together, you’ve probably heard me mention Sniff Spot… In late 2025, I decided to start reviewing Sniff Spots, partly to motivate me to visit new Sniff Spot locations and partly so that I could accurately recommend Sniff Spots locations to clients and know they will have a good time on their adventure. This is a comprehensive list of all the Sniff Spots I’ve reviewed up to this point.

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Are Dog Parks Good For Your Dog?

Often the first place that comes to mind when thinking about how to socialize our dogs and puppies is the dog park. Now, in the dog training community, dog parks are a topic that invites a lot of opinions. On one side, we have folks that are adamantly against the dog park. On the other side, we have people who understand that there are limited options for many people looking to let their dogs off-leash in a safe environment where they can interact with other dogs.

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