55Our favorite Sniffspot! The dogs love to swim and the grass field is terrific (mowed and lots of space for running), very little mud, which is great this time of the year. Thank you for having such a wonderful spot, my dogs starts whining when we leave the freeway, he knows where he is going! Keri P.
Keri P.
February 2024
Our favorite Sniffspot! The dogs love to swim and the grass field is terrific (mowed and lots of space for running), very little mud, which is great this time of the year. Thank you for having such a wonderful spot, my dogs starts whining when we leave the freeway, he knows where he is going!
55Love love love this spot! Such a gorgeous property. My dogs weren't interested in swimming but the pond was very pretty and has a sloped entrance that would've made it easy for the dogs to enter/exit. The dogs had a blast exploring and running around. It was nice to have a covered seating area and I love hearing the sound of crooning chickens. Mike met us when we arrived and gave us a remote to open/close the gate.
We felt the fences were secure and none of this was an issue for our dogs, but for others to consider - the fenceline to the right of the property was right up against a yard with chickens and 2 dogs. A pretty thin fence so our dogs got nose-to-nose though the dogs were friendly after the initial barking (probably guarding their chickens). The fenceline straight ahead has a chicken coop pretty close. And to the left is a horse paddock, again right up along the fence. We liked meeting these animal friends but if you have a more reactive or prey-driven dog, take note.Ali S.
Ali S.
March 2024
Love love love this spot! Such a gorgeous property. My dogs weren't interested in swimming but the pond was very pretty and has a sloped entrance that would've made it easy for the dogs to enter/exit. The dogs had a blast exploring and running around. It was nice to have a covered seating area and I love hearing the sound of crooning chickens. Mike met us when we arrived and gave us a remote to open/close the gate.
We felt the fences were secure and none of this was an issue for our dogs, but for others to consider - the fenceline to the right of the property was right up against a yard with chickens and 2 dogs. A pretty thin fence so our dogs got nose-to-nose though the dogs were friendly after the initial barking (probably guarding their chickens). The fenceline straight ahead has a chicken coop pretty close. And to the left is a horse paddock, again right up along the fence. We liked meeting these animal friends but if you have a more reactive or prey-driven dog, take note.
55Alison’s place was amazing!! Having a reactive dog is hard, especially when you want them off leash to have some fun. We were able to have the whole place to ourselves and the pups loved it! Having a pool for them to cool off on this hot day was the highlight. Maureen K.
Maureen K.
March 2024
Alison’s place was amazing!! Having a reactive dog is hard, especially when you want them off leash to have some fun. We were able to have the whole place to ourselves and the pups loved it! Having a pool for them to cool off on this hot day was the highlight.
55Beautiful property! Very clean with lots of fun stuff to do including a pond for dogs to swim in. The owner was super friendly and welcoming, and they even put out towels for us to use after swimming. Our first time trying Sniffspot, and it was a great experience!Loryn H.
Loryn H.
March 2024
Beautiful property! Very clean with lots of fun stuff to do including a pond for dogs to swim in. The owner was super friendly and welcoming, and they even put out towels for us to use after swimming. Our first time trying Sniffspot, and it was a great experience!
55Absolutely wonderful. Allison and her husband were very welcoming. My water-loving GSD enjoyed fetch in the pond, and our friend's dog discovered he actually could swim! We also enjoyed the large surrounding pasture. Plenty of distance for the Chuckit to send the ball far, far away. Great exercise for the dogs in a welcoming environment. KAREN S.
KAREN S.
October 2023
Absolutely wonderful. Allison and her husband were very welcoming. My water-loving GSD enjoyed fetch in the pond, and our friend's dog discovered he actually could swim! We also enjoyed the large surrounding pasture. Plenty of distance for the Chuckit to send the ball far, far away. Great exercise for the dogs in a welcoming environment.
55Our dogs loved playing in the water hrre! Lovely spot for dogs & people to share & friendly host! This is the first time our dog has been able to swim off leash! 🙌 Thank u for sharing your beautiful space with us!!! ❤️ Ingrid K.
Ingrid K.
October 2023
Our dogs loved playing in the water hrre! Lovely spot for dogs & people to share & friendly host! This is the first time our dog has been able to swim off leash! 🙌 Thank u for sharing your beautiful space with us!!! ❤️
55Went to find out of my newly adopted girls would go swimming... They didn't .. but they had so much space to run and sniff that we enjoyed the whole hour even without swimming !! Alexandra B.
Alexandra B.
October 2023
Went to find out of my newly adopted girls would go swimming... They didn't .. but they had so much space to run and sniff that we enjoyed the whole hour even without swimming !!
55Exactly as pictured! Lots of room to run and play fetch and the pool was too much fun! Great hosts, greeted us, provided toys, fresh water for drinking, and towels to dry off. we’ll definitely be back!Briana K.
Briana K.
September 2023
Exactly as pictured! Lots of room to run and play fetch and the pool was too much fun! Great hosts, greeted us, provided toys, fresh water for drinking, and towels to dry off. we’ll definitely be back!
55We had a wonderful time at Alison's and hope to return one day! She was responsive and the space was so great for our pup. He could not get enough of the swimming. Thank you, Alison!Laura P.
Laura P.
September 2023
We had a wonderful time at Alison's and hope to return one day! She was responsive and the space was so great for our pup. He could not get enough of the swimming. Thank you, Alison!
55Alison's place was easy to find and get access to. The property was really nice and the pond was lots of fun for my pups. We'll definitely be back!Erin T.
Erin T.
September 2023
Alison's place was easy to find and get access to. The property was really nice and the pond was lots of fun for my pups. We'll definitely be back!
55I hope the girls, Berkeley Humane rescues Lilac and Kalia, had fun because we certainly did watching them. Definitely a A+ outing for these two while awaiting their forever homes! Thank you Alison - awesome spot! Ellen J.
Ellen J.
September 2023
I hope the girls, Berkeley Humane rescues Lilac and Kalia, had fun because we certainly did watching them. Definitely a A+ outing for these two while awaiting their forever homes! Thank you Alison - awesome spot!
55Great spot for dogs to swim. There was, however, a couple dogs next door. They were perfectly behaved & non- reactive, but could be an issue for some dogsNancy D.
Nancy D.
September 2023
Great spot for dogs to swim. There was, however, a couple dogs next door. They were perfectly behaved & non- reactive, but could be an issue for some dogs
55Took our 3 y/o & 5 m/o to Alison’s for our very first SniffSpot & we don’t know who loved it more, the pups or us!
Brought charcuterie along to enjoy in the shade while out 2 terriers frolicked & played. The space was clean, completely fenced in & felt safe & comfortable. They weren’t brave enough to fully jump into the pond, but we loved sitting by it & enjoying the breeze.
Thank you, Alison for opening your home up to us. We will be back!Jessica F.
Jessica F.
September 2023
Took our 3 y/o & 5 m/o to Alison’s for our very first SniffSpot & we don’t know who loved it more, the pups or us!
Brought charcuterie along to enjoy in the shade while out 2 terriers frolicked & played. The space was clean, completely fenced in & felt safe & comfortable. They weren’t brave enough to fully jump into the pond, but we loved sitting by it & enjoying the breeze.
Thank you, Alison for opening your home up to us. We will be back!
How do Guerneville's private dog fields 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 Guerneville dog fields
Are dog fields safe?
If you are looking for an adventure, but also looking for safety, Sniffspot dog fields are a great option. While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, distracted dog owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private space for just you and doggy friends you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). Especially for training, privacy is ideal. Contrary to public dog parks, all Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog for off leash exercise or outdoor training. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars, while public dog parks often do not even have verified reviews. All payment is done securely online by credit card in a few simple clicks.
All park rental information is available online. Start by filtering parks by fencing, size and distractions, to find a private spot that works for your dog. If your dog has poor recall, you can visit one of our secure fields. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog fields where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can review the details of the listing to make sure it works as your desired activity space, for example, safe dog exercise, dog training, a stress-free adventure with your furry friend or even a puppy event. You can even check the park amenities chart for amenities such as indoor training facilities, agility field, synthetic turf, exercise balls or field parking availability in advance. If inclement weather is an issue or poor field conditions, you can reschedule your visit up to 2 hours in advance.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot dog field?
We require that all four-legged friends have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Make sure to check host rules before visiting to ensure, for instance, that you are following allowable sports activities rules and any special events rules.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot field at the same time as me?
No. Facility rentals are for private play time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the area during visits, so this is perfect for a private adventure for you and your doggie friends, and perhaps a human friend. Hosts understand that many guests have dogs in training and are nervous owners. So when you book a Sniffspot dog field you have the entire private spot to yourself. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between time slots so you will not run into other guest dogs or a previous person when coming or leaving in the field parking area. Some hosts may have multiple fields, but there is always a buffer between fields.