55Lovleen’s SniffSpot is amazing! It’s the largest fully fenced sniffspot I’ve visited so far and probably the largest in Bay Area. There’s so many different terrains for your dog to explore! One part of the sniffspot slopes upwards towards the road. There’s a small patch of tall grass for dogs to run though but most of the yard has small green grass (visited in December). There are also trees on one side that provide shade for your dog to sit in. Overall the sniffspot was pretty clean, no particularly hazardous objects around. The dogs loved it and were very happy and tired after running up and down the slope. Though it might be a little difficult for people to run across - because of the incline and the uneven surface.
We could see some farm animals in the neighboring plots but our dogs didn’t obsess with them much.
The hosts very gracious, they met us when we arrived and check in on us to see if we needed anything.
I’d highly recommend this sniffspot and hope to visit again soon!Leela P.
Leela P.
December 2022
Lovleen’s SniffSpot is amazing! It’s the largest fully fenced sniffspot I’ve visited so far and probably the largest in Bay Area. There’s so many different terrains for your dog to explore! One part of the sniffspot slopes upwards towards the road. There’s a small patch of tall grass for dogs to run though but most of the yard has small green grass (visited in December). There are also trees on one side that provide shade for your dog to sit in. Overall the sniffspot was pretty clean, no particularly hazardous objects around. The dogs loved it and were very happy and tired after running up and down the slope. Though it might be a little difficult for people to run across - because of the incline and the uneven surface.
We could see some farm animals in the neighboring plots but our dogs didn’t obsess with them much.
The hosts very gracious, they met us when we arrived and check in on us to see if we needed anything.
I’d highly recommend this sniffspot and hope to visit again soon!
Lovleen's Private Dog Haven In Hayward | Sniffspot
55I wish I lived closer, because this is such a nice spot! I would definitely drive up again though. The host was very hospitable and sweet throughout the visit. They made a little fire to keep me warm while I was working on my laptop and made sure my internet connection was good. They also asked if we needed water and were very responsive.
The neighbor does have a dog that is visible near the driveway, but there is some distance between the 2 fences. He barked quite a lot, but the host's yard is very big, so we were able to hang out at the other side and he stopped barking.
This sniffspot has a flat portion to play fetch and also trees, grass, etc. for sniffing around and exploring. If you want to sit down while your dogs plays, there is a cute little shaded seating area.
Will definitely come again! Charity K.
Charity K.
December 2022
I wish I lived closer, because this is such a nice spot! I would definitely drive up again though. The host was very hospitable and sweet throughout the visit. They made a little fire to keep me warm while I was working on my laptop and made sure my internet connection was good. They also asked if we needed water and were very responsive.
The neighbor does have a dog that is visible near the driveway, but there is some distance between the 2 fences. He barked quite a lot, but the host's yard is very big, so we were able to hang out at the other side and he stopped barking.
This sniffspot has a flat portion to play fetch and also trees, grass, etc. for sniffing around and exploring. If you want to sit down while your dogs plays, there is a cute little shaded seating area.
Will definitely come again!
55What a great oasis for my nervous reactive pup. A lot of space and a gorgeous garden, many things to sniff and enough space to play a tiring game of fetch. There are a good amount of steps, and longer haired dogs will get a certain amount of debris to clean out of their fur. You could hear a dog and chickens nearby but just enough distance that my dog was curious but not over threshold which is perfect for training/desensitizing. all in all my dog and I can’t wait to be back!Roxy T.
Roxy T.
July 2023
What a great oasis for my nervous reactive pup. A lot of space and a gorgeous garden, many things to sniff and enough space to play a tiring game of fetch. There are a good amount of steps, and longer haired dogs will get a certain amount of debris to clean out of their fur. You could hear a dog and chickens nearby but just enough distance that my dog was curious but not over threshold which is perfect for training/desensitizing. all in all my dog and I can’t wait to be back!
55My dog had so much fun here! Lots of sniffing and running. We’ll be back for sure. If you come at dusk or later, bring your own light source - the stairs can be a challenge in the dark.Stephanie S.
Stephanie S.
July 2023
My dog had so much fun here! Lots of sniffing and running. We’ll be back for sure. If you come at dusk or later, bring your own light source - the stairs can be a challenge in the dark.
55Lovely yard with lots of sniffing and exploring. Our pup had TPLO surgery 6 months ago and is still a bit stiff sometimes so the amount of stairs was too much for him by the end, but for the average dog that shouldn’t be a problem.
The resident dog was audible, but not visible at any time. Their neighbor was doing some yard work, and at one point we did catch a glimpse of their neighbors dog while we were at the top level (their yard was below us). Their dog never made any noise and was only visible very briefly.
We’ll have to wait till our pup is further along with his healing before coming back, but it’s a lovely yard for sniffing!Rose L.
Rose L.
July 2023
Lovely yard with lots of sniffing and exploring. Our pup had TPLO surgery 6 months ago and is still a bit stiff sometimes so the amount of stairs was too much for him by the end, but for the average dog that shouldn’t be a problem.
The resident dog was audible, but not visible at any time. Their neighbor was doing some yard work, and at one point we did catch a glimpse of their neighbors dog while we were at the top level (their yard was below us). Their dog never made any noise and was only visible very briefly.
We’ll have to wait till our pup is further along with his healing before coming back, but it’s a lovely yard for sniffing!
55This place is really lovely. There is a lot of shade, places to sit, water bowls for the dogs, interesting things for the dogs to sniff and explore. The garden is really beautiful. My dogs had a blast running around, and we will be back again!
There are definitely foxtails. Not many actual stalks of the grass, but the ground had a lot of the seed pods covering it, especially towards the back/left of the yard. I can't fault the owners for this because it is soooo hard to get rid of foxtails and it's clear that they try. I'm especially cautious because my dog has already had 2 removed from his nose this year so we are very risk-averse. Others might not be.
Thank you for having us at your lovely home!Ali S.
Ali S.
July 2023
This place is really lovely. There is a lot of shade, places to sit, water bowls for the dogs, interesting things for the dogs to sniff and explore. The garden is really beautiful. My dogs had a blast running around, and we will be back again!
There are definitely foxtails. Not many actual stalks of the grass, but the ground had a lot of the seed pods covering it, especially towards the back/left of the yard. I can't fault the owners for this because it is soooo hard to get rid of foxtails and it's clear that they try. I'm especially cautious because my dog has already had 2 removed from his nose this year so we are very risk-averse. Others might not be.
Thank you for having us at your lovely home!
55What a wonderful backyard! Daisy had so much fun exploring and sniffing around! There was a dog next door that barked a bit and spooked Daisy to start, but the owner was able to quite them shortly. Daisy quickly warmed up and began to feel safe and comfortable. Will be coming back :-)Alyssa R.
Alyssa R.
August 2023
What a wonderful backyard! Daisy had so much fun exploring and sniffing around! There was a dog next door that barked a bit and spooked Daisy to start, but the owner was able to quite them shortly. Daisy quickly warmed up and began to feel safe and comfortable. Will be coming back :-)
55Perfect for reactive dogs who need to get their energy out safely without the distraction of other animals and people. There were a couple of foxtails around but for how large of a yard it is, the owners did a great job keeping the fox tails at bay. Lots of things for the doggos to sniff and explore here.
The yard is really spacious and a bit slope-y so one of our senior chihuahua with arthritis did have some issues going up and down the steep stairs so keep that in mind, but he had a lot of fun nonetheless because there’s a good amount of area that is flatter for him to run around and enjoy. I would definitely bring my reactive dogs here again!Tiffany H.
Tiffany H.
August 2023
Perfect for reactive dogs who need to get their energy out safely without the distraction of other animals and people. There were a couple of foxtails around but for how large of a yard it is, the owners did a great job keeping the fox tails at bay. Lots of things for the doggos to sniff and explore here.
The yard is really spacious and a bit slope-y so one of our senior chihuahua with arthritis did have some issues going up and down the steep stairs so keep that in mind, but he had a lot of fun nonetheless because there’s a good amount of area that is flatter for him to run around and enjoy. I would definitely bring my reactive dogs here again!
55Beautiful, shady spot to let your doggie run, sniff, and play! Lovely for the humans too with lots of tables and chairs to relax in under the canopy! Aja V.
Aja V.
August 2023
Beautiful, shady spot to let your doggie run, sniff, and play! Lovely for the humans too with lots of tables and chairs to relax in under the canopy!
55My foster doggy and I had a great time! Of course I missed the big bucket of toys at the entry. But we found a tennis ball and were worn out by the end. The yard is very spacious and beautiful. The chain link fence that connects the neighbors yard is definitely low if you have a jumper. We never know with these fosters. So something to take in consideration. We will be back for sure! Thank you ❤️Nicole S.
Nicole S.
September 2023
My foster doggy and I had a great time! Of course I missed the big bucket of toys at the entry. But we found a tennis ball and were worn out by the end. The yard is very spacious and beautiful. The chain link fence that connects the neighbors yard is definitely low if you have a jumper. We never know with these fosters. So something to take in consideration. We will be back for sure! Thank you ❤️
55I have a pup who’s cattle dog and full of energy and this was the best place to take him. I’m still working on his recall as he is a puppy, so being able to let him run wild in a fully fenced in area eased a lot of anxiety for this crazy dog mama. The location is far enough away from town that it’s quiet with pretty Petaluma views, but close enough to town that it was not hard to find. I come up from Santa Rosa just so I can have a private play area for my pup, and I plan on coninuting my visits. Savannah R.
Savannah R.
October 2020
I have a pup who’s cattle dog and full of energy and this was the best place to take him. I’m still working on his recall as he is a puppy, so being able to let him run wild in a fully fenced in area eased a lot of anxiety for this crazy dog mama. The location is far enough away from town that it’s quiet with pretty Petaluma views, but close enough to town that it was not hard to find. I come up from Santa Rosa just so I can have a private play area for my pup, and I plan on coninuting my visits.
55Great place again to throw ball and do off leash training. There were gophers and my dog is prey driven, but she was able to leave it with training.Joy A.
Joy A.
October 2020
Great place again to throw ball and do off leash training. There were gophers and my dog is prey driven, but she was able to leave it with training.
55Great safe field which is well fenced. Like everywhere in CA, it’ll be great once we get some rain to soften the ground but the dogs don’t seem to mind! Lauren D.
Lauren D.
October 2020
Great safe field which is well fenced. Like everywhere in CA, it’ll be great once we get some rain to soften the ground but the dogs don’t seem to mind!
55This is doggie Disneyland. My dog was in heaven. Large area, grassy with lots of room to run. Water dishes amd everything we needed. We will be back!Dave M.
Dave M.
April 2020
This is doggie Disneyland. My dog was in heaven. Large area, grassy with lots of room to run. Water dishes amd everything we needed. We will be back!
How do Mountain House'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
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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
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FAQ about our Mountain House 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. 95% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Mountain House 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 167 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 24 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.
Does Mountain House have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 167 fully fenced dog parks in or near Mountain House. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Mountain House?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Mountain House. The most popular agility option is Agility practice field and large backyard.
Where in Mountain House can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Mountain House?
There are 25 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Mountain House where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Agility practice field and large backyard.