55Our dogs loved exploring Black Pond Farm. We played with the balls at Club Zoomies and walked on the DNR trails without seeing any other people. The amenities were lovely and everything was clearly signed. As mentioned in the description, I would definitely advise putting your dog on leash before even getting out of the car if they have prey drive- there were loose domestic rabbits right near the parking area and before we even noticed them there, the dogs were off. Thankfully the bunnies were quicker. As soon as we left the parking area, there were much fewer distractions and the fencing allowed the dogs to explore while also keeping them nearby.Olivia K.
Olivia K.
October 2023
Our dogs loved exploring Black Pond Farm. We played with the balls at Club Zoomies and walked on the DNR trails without seeing any other people. The amenities were lovely and everything was clearly signed. As mentioned in the description, I would definitely advise putting your dog on leash before even getting out of the car if they have prey drive- there were loose domestic rabbits right near the parking area and before we even noticed them there, the dogs were off. Thankfully the bunnies were quicker. As soon as we left the parking area, there were much fewer distractions and the fencing allowed the dogs to explore while also keeping them nearby.
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55Such a nice secluded spot! Very easy to navigate the trails and is even connected to public lands that you can go further out on. My dogs had a great time zooming around a new place :)Zach B.
Zach B.
November 2023
Such a nice secluded spot! Very easy to navigate the trails and is even connected to public lands that you can go further out on. My dogs had a great time zooming around a new place :)
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55Great little adventure for our dog who is having a reactive week. Sniff spot owners have done an excellent job with communicating all necessary information and creating a fun environment. Will return. Stephanie P.
Stephanie P.
November 2023
Great little adventure for our dog who is having a reactive week. Sniff spot owners have done an excellent job with communicating all necessary information and creating a fun environment. Will return.
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55Beautiful location! I’m so impressed with the trails and amenities! We can’t wait to go back! The host is the kindest person and so communicative! Love love love this spot!Cecilia F.
Cecilia F.
November 2023
Beautiful location! I’m so impressed with the trails and amenities! We can’t wait to go back! The host is the kindest person and so communicative! Love love love this spot!
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55So much fun!!! My boy and I had so much fun exploring the trails. Everything is clearly labeled with signs directing you to where the designated sniffspot area is and how to get back to the parking lot (huge help if you're like me and get lost easily 😅)Brenna D.
Brenna D.
November 2023
So much fun!!! My boy and I had so much fun exploring the trails. Everything is clearly labeled with signs directing you to where the designated sniffspot area is and how to get back to the parking lot (huge help if you're like me and get lost easily 😅)
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55My dogs had an absolute blast sprinting and exploring the property. The area is very clearly marked, fenced where needed. Multiple spots to hang out. Highly recommend, will definitely come back.Jena P.
Jena P.
November 2023
My dogs had an absolute blast sprinting and exploring the property. The area is very clearly marked, fenced where needed. Multiple spots to hang out. Highly recommend, will definitely come back.
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55The place has a great path to walk around, open space for fetch, and wooded areas for sniffing. Truly has it all!
Super well marked and equipped. There are a few tents for resting, towels, balls, and water. Could not ask for more. Caitlyn S.
Caitlyn S.
November 2023
The place has a great path to walk around, open space for fetch, and wooded areas for sniffing. Truly has it all!
Super well marked and equipped. There are a few tents for resting, towels, balls, and water. Could not ask for more.
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55Such a lovely place to spend time with my three dogs! This was my first spot/time using Sniffspot and it didn’t disappoint.
Trails were properly marked. There were places for the dogs to get water. Easy to find via google maps and park. There was an open pasture area that had toys, rocks, seating area with a fire pit, water station and wide open spaces for the dogs to play. Will definitely come back here again thank you so much for making the space available :) Josie P.
Josie P.
November 2023
Such a lovely place to spend time with my three dogs! This was my first spot/time using Sniffspot and it didn’t disappoint.
Trails were properly marked. There were places for the dogs to get water. Easy to find via google maps and park. There was an open pasture area that had toys, rocks, seating area with a fire pit, water station and wide open spaces for the dogs to play. Will definitely come back here again thank you so much for making the space available :)
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55Pros: natural wooded area with groomed trail. Feels private and supplies were provided, if needed. Covered area available. There is DNR trails available off the property. Pond and running stream.
Cons: We did hear gun shots, quite loud, during our time so decided to leave a little early. This cannot be controlled by the property owners, understood, we just got unlucky. I also did not read about loose domestic (black /and white) rabbits close to the mentioned aviary bird enclosure (we saw 4 running around), in the description. This scared me, as I do own a dog with high prey drive. His recall is decent but if he gets predatory drift I cannot call him off killing critters. He was kept on leash after we saw the rabbits so less off leash time. Luckily he didn’t get to these rabbits as my friend ahead of me warned me. If I knew about this prior I would not have booked. Overall, the area available to us seemed smaller than listed 20 acres.LEEANN Y.
LEEANN Y.
November 2023
Pros: natural wooded area with groomed trail. Feels private and supplies were provided, if needed. Covered area available. There is DNR trails available off the property. Pond and running stream.
Cons: We did hear gun shots, quite loud, during our time so decided to leave a little early. This cannot be controlled by the property owners, understood, we just got unlucky. I also did not read about loose domestic (black /and white) rabbits close to the mentioned aviary bird enclosure (we saw 4 running around), in the description. This scared me, as I do own a dog with high prey drive. His recall is decent but if he gets predatory drift I cannot call him off killing critters. He was kept on leash after we saw the rabbits so less off leash time. Luckily he didn’t get to these rabbits as my friend ahead of me warned me. If I knew about this prior I would not have booked. Overall, the area available to us seemed smaller than listed 20 acres.
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55Dogs had an amazing time at Black Pond! This spot is great with all of the different things it has to offer…..trails, fields, free roaming, etc. My pups brought their cousins along to show off the SniffSpot. The host was incredible at letting us know that a dump truck was dropping something off nearing our departure time so we stayed in the field playing for a few extra minutes! So nice to have a host that understands the special needs of our pets. It was a fun activity to do pre- Thanksgiving…..dogs were exhausted on Thanksgiving which allowed everyone to rest. Will definitely be back. Heather P.
Heather P.
December 2023
Dogs had an amazing time at Black Pond! This spot is great with all of the different things it has to offer…..trails, fields, free roaming, etc. My pups brought their cousins along to show off the SniffSpot. The host was incredible at letting us know that a dump truck was dropping something off nearing our departure time so we stayed in the field playing for a few extra minutes! So nice to have a host that understands the special needs of our pets. It was a fun activity to do pre- Thanksgiving…..dogs were exhausted on Thanksgiving which allowed everyone to rest. Will definitely be back.
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55This was a great spot. More than enough room to run for our pups. It was pretty wet when we visited (PNW winter, ha) so I really appreciated the towels being provided to dry them off. Ample signage and clear instructions meant we had no doubt where to go. We'll be back again for sure. Doug J.
Doug J.
December 2023
This was a great spot. More than enough room to run for our pups. It was pretty wet when we visited (PNW winter, ha) so I really appreciated the towels being provided to dry them off. Ample signage and clear instructions meant we had no doubt where to go. We'll be back again for sure.
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55My dogs always love their time here. A well kept property, streams, pond, a canopy to duck under when it’s pouring. The dogs love running through the old growth and we like to hit the trails.Ali B.
Ali B.
December 2023
My dogs always love their time here. A well kept property, streams, pond, a canopy to duck under when it’s pouring. The dogs love running through the old growth and we like to hit the trails.
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55Black Farm Pond is quickly becoming our favorite Sniffspot. Tim has lots of clear signage throughout his property that lets you know where you’re going and how to return to the parking area, which is extremely helpful on such a large property. The tent set-ups at Club Zoomies and by the pond have been very nice during this rainy weather. The only note is that it does get quite dark by 4 pm (winter season), so I’d recommend bringing a headlamp or flashlight if you’re visiting past that time.
Overall, I think Black Pond Farm is great!Andi N.
Andi N.
December 2023
Black Farm Pond is quickly becoming our favorite Sniffspot. Tim has lots of clear signage throughout his property that lets you know where you’re going and how to return to the parking area, which is extremely helpful on such a large property. The tent set-ups at Club Zoomies and by the pond have been very nice during this rainy weather. The only note is that it does get quite dark by 4 pm (winter season), so I’d recommend bringing a headlamp or flashlight if you’re visiting past that time.
Overall, I think Black Pond Farm is great!
How do Post Falls'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 Post Falls 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.