55The yard was clean, easy to find. 5 stars for the host. My only issue was with Sniffspot sending me an email confirmation so I assumed things were fine. I had been at the yard for about 30 minutes when I received a text from host saying her yard wasn’t available. Host was super gracious and visit was cut short but will plan a visit next time :)Sarah J.
Sarah J.
August 2022
The yard was clean, easy to find. 5 stars for the host. My only issue was with Sniffspot sending me an email confirmation so I assumed things were fine. I had been at the yard for about 30 minutes when I received a text from host saying her yard wasn’t available. Host was super gracious and visit was cut short but will plan a visit next time :)
55Chance had a lot of fun. The yard was large enough for him to run at full speed and had great spots to explore. Chance says the sticks were plentiful and sturdy haha. Derek’s yard is one of the largest and closest sniff spots to downtown Raleigh which is great if you can’t drive very far. We will be back!Mariam B.
Mariam B.
January 2023
Chance had a lot of fun. The yard was large enough for him to run at full speed and had great spots to explore. Chance says the sticks were plentiful and sturdy haha. Derek’s yard is one of the largest and closest sniff spots to downtown Raleigh which is great if you can’t drive very far. We will be back!
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55Cool and shady, what a relaxing environment! The dogs loved the room to just run and play. My Houdini dog checked out the full fence line for gaps and had no luck! My other pup chased her ball and I just got some peaceful time in a lovely yard to read and play with the girls off leash. Lovely! I highly recommend Cindy’s oasis.Ellen P.
Ellen P.
June 2023
Cool and shady, what a relaxing environment! The dogs loved the room to just run and play. My Houdini dog checked out the full fence line for gaps and had no luck! My other pup chased her ball and I just got some peaceful time in a lovely yard to read and play with the girls off leash. Lovely! I highly recommend Cindy’s oasis.
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55This was our first ever SniffSpot. Great space with lots of toys, water, chairs, and a nice high fence! My dog gets so few opportunities to be off-leash and this is a great addition to the neighborhood.Marcia S.
Marcia S.
July 2023
This was our first ever SniffSpot. Great space with lots of toys, water, chairs, and a nice high fence! My dog gets so few opportunities to be off-leash and this is a great addition to the neighborhood.
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55My golden retriever and I had a great time here! Very private as the fence is tall and secure, and plenty of shade from trees to keep cool. Would definitely visit again. Qian W.
Qian W.
July 2023
My golden retriever and I had a great time here! Very private as the fence is tall and secure, and plenty of shade from trees to keep cool. Would definitely visit again.
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55Our pup had so much fun! We brought a lot of our own toys, but he was very interested in the squeaky balls she had in the yard already. Host had bug spray, poop bags and water for the pup. Very nice! Sarah M.
Sarah M.
July 2023
Our pup had so much fun! We brought a lot of our own toys, but he was very interested in the squeaky balls she had in the yard already. Host had bug spray, poop bags and water for the pup. Very nice!
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55Great yard! My pups could barely focus on fetch with all the smells to explore. Plenty of space for all out running for fetch, and nice seating areas for the humans. Clean and well kept as well! Jessica M.
Jessica M.
November 2021
Great yard! My pups could barely focus on fetch with all the smells to explore. Plenty of space for all out running for fetch, and nice seating areas for the humans. Clean and well kept as well!
55He loved it! The yard was clean, there were toys for him to play with, a water bowl left out and poop bags. We will totally be bringing him back! Eliana C.
Eliana C.
December 2021
He loved it! The yard was clean, there were toys for him to play with, a water bowl left out and poop bags. We will totally be bringing him back!
55This was our first time utilizing Apple's property and it was a wonderful experience! The yard was a great size for the dogs to run around in and there were lots of interesting yard features for them to investigate. Apple kindly left baggies, spray cleaner, and a water bowl for use. Lord willing, we'll be returning again soon! Thank you, Apple!Alisha P.
Alisha P.
December 2021
This was our first time utilizing Apple's property and it was a wonderful experience! The yard was a great size for the dogs to run around in and there were lots of interesting yard features for them to investigate. Apple kindly left baggies, spray cleaner, and a water bowl for use. Lord willing, we'll be returning again soon! Thank you, Apple!
55This sniff space was wonderful! The dogs loved the leaves and running up and down the steps. As you can tell in the picture, the yard is based on a hill and the dogs loved it! The back yard was easy to access and very neat. The seating provided was also very comfortable! The water bowl was an added bonus and made our afternoon here very pleasant. Thank you for sharing your wonderful sniff space!Lily K.
Lily K.
December 2021
This sniff space was wonderful! The dogs loved the leaves and running up and down the steps. As you can tell in the picture, the yard is based on a hill and the dogs loved it! The back yard was easy to access and very neat. The seating provided was also very comfortable! The water bowl was an added bonus and made our afternoon here very pleasant. Thank you for sharing your wonderful sniff space!
55First time coming and we are planning to return soon :). We have a pup 🐶 so I don’t feel comfortable going to the dog park. This backyard was great for our familyMarisol M.
Marisol M.
December 2021
First time coming and we are planning to return soon :). We have a pup 🐶 so I don’t feel comfortable going to the dog park. This backyard was great for our family
55I was so happy to play with my pup here. It was well kept, and the fire pit was a cool option the host provided. There was water available for my pup too! I felt comfortable with my dog off leash and it was a fun time. Thank you for making this available, we don’t have a yard where we live. We’ll be visiting again soon!! Kayla B.
Kayla B.
January 2022
I was so happy to play with my pup here. It was well kept, and the fire pit was a cool option the host provided. There was water available for my pup too! I felt comfortable with my dog off leash and it was a fun time. Thank you for making this available, we don’t have a yard where we live. We’ll be visiting again soon!!
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55My boys are not used to big spaces, so they didn't even know what to do. The yard was clean, got a good amount of sun, and had plenty of toys. The neighborhood was quiet!Deborah S.
Deborah S.
March 2023
My boys are not used to big spaces, so they didn't even know what to do. The yard was clean, got a good amount of sun, and had plenty of toys. The neighborhood was quiet!
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55Cindy is amazingly kind and wonderful host. My dogs loved running around and sniffing! I was able to bring a ball thrower in for one of my dogs and Cindy was gracious and that was perfectly okay. I got stuck inside the gate and she was wonderful and helped me get out! Highly recommended beautiful yard wonderful spot so easy to get toChristine Z.
Christine Z.
May 2023
Cindy is amazingly kind and wonderful host. My dogs loved running around and sniffing! I was able to bring a ball thrower in for one of my dogs and Cindy was gracious and that was perfectly okay. I got stuck inside the gate and she was wonderful and helped me get out! Highly recommended beautiful yard wonderful spot so easy to get to
How do Garner's private dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
Our hosts are locals that are renting their yards and private land to dog owners
Trust and safety first
Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Reactive dogs welcome
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ about our Garner dog parks
Are dog parks good for dogs?
It is important for dogs to have off leash exercise to sniff and run. But the free and open nature of public dog parks has drawbacks. There could be aggressive dogs, disease transmission and cleanliness issues. For this reason, many dog behaviorists discourage visiting public dog parks and recommend Sniffspot's private dog parks. Sniffspot private dog parks only allow one guest to book at a time and are not open to the public, which solves many of these issues.
Are dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private for just you and dogs you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). All Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Garner area are 5 stars.
How do I know if a dog park works for my dog?
You can filter Sniffspot dog parks by fencing and distractions. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our 174 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 35 off leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can also filter locations to avoid other domestic animals and people. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions.
Sniffspot has 174 fully fenced dog parks in or near Garner. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Garner?
The Garner area has 10 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is Country Fun near Brier Creek.