






98% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs
This spot is fully fenced
Info provided by host
Note from host
There is a small gap (6") between the bottom edge of the northeastern corner of the fence and the ground, but we have it blocked off.
Fencing height
6+ feet (at lowest point)
Fencing type
Chain link - privacy
Gaps or holes in fence
Gaps
Enclosure
fully fenced
Fencing height (at lowest point)
6+ feet
98% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs
Fencing type(s): Chain link - privacy
Gaps or holes in fence: Gaps
Fencing details: There is a small gap (6") between the bottom edge of the northeastern corner of the fence and the ground, but we have it blocked off.
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.
Other dogsSometimes
Other domestic animalsSometimes
Other peopleSometimes
Private entryYes
Dog drinking water
Chairs
Dog treats
Dog toys
Trash can
Hand sanitizer
50% off all dogs after the 1st dog
25% off hourly price for 30 min visit
Member get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.
Apple Valley, Minnesota
Absolutely not required or expected, the option to tip is just an opportunity to help us with the maintenance and upkeep of our Sniffspot! We appreciate all of our visitors so much and we thank you for your patronage!
| Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot. | |
| Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in. | |
| Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late. | |
| Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived. | |
| Always review and abide by spot specific rules. | |
| Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site. |
| Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot. | |
| Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in. | |
| Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late. | |
| Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived. | |
| Always review and abide by spot specific rules. | |
| Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site. |
In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies
Making many "Happy Hounds" is our goal! We were inspired to open a Sniffspot by our resident dog Bear, who is highly reactive but LOVES to run off leash. We wanted our yard to be a safe haven for him and other dogs, too! We are always available to answer questions! Please don't hesitate to reach out. Cheers!
π²Original 3-Acre Sniffspot @ Duggan Ranch
π£Our final day is Sept 19th,2026* π²Explore Natureβs Retreat for Dogs & Their People.π² πΆ Choose your adventure! β±οΈ From mini-water park* fun and shaded hikes to hammock naps and the peaceful sculpture garden, every corner is designed for canine joy. ποΈ Enjoy the campsite, gather at the hilltop fire pit, and soak up the serenity of nature. π Host your next dog party or meet-up hereβ(bring your own food and drinks) β¨ As seen on FOX 9 & WCCO! [π2026 Update: Weβre now goat-free, so dogs can truly relax without distractions.] *Mini-waterpark consists of a water mister, sprinkler, & doggie pools. π¦ *π£ Notice to Our Sniffspot Guests: Please be advised that our Sniffspot location will temporarily cease operations effective September 20, 2026. No reservations will be accepted for dates on or after the closure date unless and until a reopening is officially announced. My two brothers & I are working on a "partition action" regarding the property and resolving a medical lien for our late parents' care. Until those issues are resolved we will remain closed and we don't know if we'll reopen. We are so grateful to all of our guests and the support from the community over the years. We will miss you! We encourage all of you to explore other Sniffspots with your pups. πΆ There are so many wonderful spots in the metro area! Thank youβ£οΈπΎ
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"my dogs had a great time! place was easy to find and absolutely..." more
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Farmington, MN
Friendly neighborhood backyard
Great spot with room to run, toys, some agility equipment, and seasonal plastic fur kid pool! Fully fenced: 1 side privacy fence, 2 sides chain link, and one side with the house and gate. Added FYIs: - Place bagged poop in the small garbage bin. ποΈπ© - Please do not allow pups to dig or to enter the small separately fenced garden. π±πͺ - If you remember, it helps to throw "fetch" in lots of different directions to spread out the "wear and tear." IF something goes over the fence, do please just let us know (we will contact the neighbor)--**do not** physically step over the fence (it causes fence damage) π‘ π€³π» - "Same day" bookings will probably have the bedtime and morning π© from my pups since I routinely only pick up after work during warm months. If you book 24+ hours in advance I can squeeze in an extra poo pickup before work. - *WINTER I pick up weekly, weather-permitting, so might NOT be a great spot for pups who eat poopsicles--you know who you are! π© βοΈ πΆ π¨π¦ limited daylight and full time hospital work hours (I go to work and come home in the dark)
"Great spot close to the cities! The yard was clean with lots of fun..." more
11 credits dog / hour
Bloomington, MN
Aaron's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In West Saint Paul
We are a fenced in backyard in West St. Paul. Please use side gate located off Krause St. Gate code will be given once booked.
"nice site as it has both shade and sun at 10-11 am. Not big enough..." more
4 credits dog / hour
West Saint Paul, MN
Fully fenced in backyard with 6ft fence. Shade from a few large trees and a rocking chair for humans. Water for dogs and poop bags available - please pick up after your pup! You may hear a neighbors dog or my dog barking inside but neither are visible from the yard.
"Great area to play catch with your pup and the large privacy fence..." more
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Minneapolis, MN
David's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Elko New Market
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Elko New Market, MN
Maplewood Farm Dog Retreat | 5-Acre Nature Escape
Welcome to Maplewood Farm Dog Retreat -- a peaceful 5-acre nature escape in south Maplewood near Battle Creek, just minutes from I-94 & McKnight. This is still undeveloped farmland, roughly the size of a city block, tucked into the suburbs, with rolling hills, mature trees, wooded trails, open field space, wildlife scents (ton of bunnies!), and a very different feel from a typical backyard spot. Dogs get room to run, sniff, explore, and decompress away from crowded dog parks, while hoomans can relax in the shade or bring family for a picnic. For history buffs, the property also has the only standing barn in Maplewood, built in 1896 and still in use. QUICK 30-MIN VISITS are great for pups who just need to burn energy, stretch their legs, or take a potty break. The main fenced play area is approx. 60 x 100 ft, with room for off-leash play, fetch, zoomies, a 7-ft spring pole, and the NEW Pup Parkour Platform for climbing, balancing, confidence-building, and play. Lots of balls, frisbees, tug ropes, and poop bags available. Water play includes a popular splash pad, bathing sprayer with doggie shampoo, and a fancy lawn sprinkler with settings for pups who love βeating waterβ lol! Parking is right next to the gate, with shaded seating and a hammock for the hoomans too -- sometimes suspiciously comfortable. Please remember, you did bring a dog ;) For 30-min visits, please use the fenced area only. The spot is largely SELF-SERVE. Water play should be on and ready when you arrive; please turn ALL water off when itβs not being used and before you leave, since I may not always be home to monitor it. I may or may not come out to say hi depending on my work schedule, so donβt wait for me -- just come in and enjoy your visit. I keep app notifications on and am good about responding, so message me anytime if you have a question or need something. For the FULL MAPLEWOOD FARM EXPERIENCE, I recommend booking 1β2 hours. Explore the fenced area, then head through the back gate for a slower long-leash walk through the wooded trails, around the barn and house, and toward the open field. There are also a couple trolley lines for semi-free roaming; the longer one runs over a road trail. Trolley attachments may be at either end of the line, so check both ends if you donβt see one right away. Signs and a property map in the photos help guide you, but feel free to explore and take whatever route suits you. My pups stay inside during reservations. Occasionally, I may be working in a designated area between the house and barn, mostly out of sight. Any active work area will be coned off -- just give it a little space. This is a natural, dog-friendly space with a manicured feel -- part private dog park, part little nature retreat. Dogs are welcome to explore, climb on logs and wood-chip piles, sniff around, chew or pull on branches, and dig -- even inside the fenced area. Iβm not precious about the landscape here, esp since the property may be developed next year. While itβs still here, I want our furry friends to have it and enjoy it. Foster dogs and dogs with physical or sensory challenges are welcome for a steep discount. The spot is open pretty much anytime from early morning to midnight, so you can book around your dogβs energy, the weather, or your own schedule. LED night lights make evening visits easy, and nighttime can be much cooler for pups on hot days. Bug spray available. Supervised campfire use available -- privately message me. As a dog lover and builder, I pay attention to how pups actually use the space and keep adding small improvements and enrichment features as I go. The newest addition is the Pup Parkour Platform -- strongly built from logs and sawn lumber, with ramps, balance beams, climbing surfaces, and colorful stepping stumps for pups of different sizes and confidence levels. Your feedback is im-paw-tant to me! πΎ πΎ Valeng and paw friends πΎ πΎ
"Our pups had a great time in the fenced play area, love the little..." more
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Mariel's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Minnetonka
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Minnetonka, MN
Plenty of room to run with a stock tank pool for keeping cool in the summer.
"Beautiful and large spot! Chicken coop kept one of my dogs interested. " more
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Inver Grove Heights, MN
Book this spot!
5 credits
per dog per hour
Top spot!
This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests
π²Original 3-Acre Sniffspot @ Duggan Ranch
π£Our final day is Sept 19th,2026* π²Explore Natureβs Retreat for Dogs & Their People.π² πΆ Choose your adventure! β±οΈ From mini-water park* fun and shaded hikes to hammock naps and the peaceful sculpture garden, every corner is designed for canine joy. ποΈ Enjoy the campsite, gather at the hilltop fire pit, and soak up the serenity of nature. π Host your next dog party or meet-up hereβ(bring your own food and drinks) β¨ As seen on FOX 9 & WCCO! [π2026 Update: Weβre now goat-free, so dogs can truly relax without distractions.] *Mini-waterpark consists of a water mister, sprinkler, & doggie pools. π¦ *π£ Notice to Our Sniffspot Guests: Please be advised that our Sniffspot location will temporarily cease operations effective September 20, 2026. No reservations will be accepted for dates on or after the closure date unless and until a reopening is officially announced. My two brothers & I are working on a "partition action" regarding the property and resolving a medical lien for our late parents' care. Until those issues are resolved we will remain closed and we don't know if we'll reopen. We are so grateful to all of our guests and the support from the community over the years. We will miss you! We encourage all of you to explore other Sniffspots with your pups. πΆ There are so many wonderful spots in the metro area! Thank youβ£οΈπΎ
"Always the best spot ever- Walter enjoyed the swim pool!" more
20 credits dog / hour
Rosemount, MN
Crazy Acres Sniffspot - spacious space for you & your dog!
Our Sniffspot is less than 10 min off 35W. The space if fully fenced and almost a full acre. This fence is along the road and isn't connected to any buildings. The space is a gradual hill so you will get a workout walking around the space.
"Perfect big space with very secure fencing (even for my lunatic..." more
11 credits dog / hour
Lakeville, MN
Thomas's 75 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Farmington
90 minute time slot. We have an open 70 acres surrounding a private pond with a trail thru the fields and woods around nature. The time allotment is 90 minutes only. We ask that our guests park by the barn and go straight to the lake then to the left around the lake. Trails are marked. It is about a 1 mile trail or more. trails are not plowed open in the winter but are perfect for snow shoeing, hiking an fat tire bikes in the snow on the trails or perfect spring to fall on the maintained trails.
"my dogs had a great time! place was easy to find and absolutely..." more
20 credits dog / hour
Farmington, MN
Friendly neighborhood backyard
Great spot with room to run, toys, some agility equipment, and seasonal plastic fur kid pool! Fully fenced: 1 side privacy fence, 2 sides chain link, and one side with the house and gate. Added FYIs: - Place bagged poop in the small garbage bin. ποΈπ© - Please do not allow pups to dig or to enter the small separately fenced garden. π±πͺ - If you remember, it helps to throw "fetch" in lots of different directions to spread out the "wear and tear." IF something goes over the fence, do please just let us know (we will contact the neighbor)--**do not** physically step over the fence (it causes fence damage) π‘ π€³π» - "Same day" bookings will probably have the bedtime and morning π© from my pups since I routinely only pick up after work during warm months. If you book 24+ hours in advance I can squeeze in an extra poo pickup before work. - *WINTER I pick up weekly, weather-permitting, so might NOT be a great spot for pups who eat poopsicles--you know who you are! π© βοΈ πΆ π¨π¦ limited daylight and full time hospital work hours (I go to work and come home in the dark)
"Great spot close to the cities! The yard was clean with lots of fun..." more
11 credits dog / hour
Bloomington, MN
Aaron's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In West Saint Paul
We are a fenced in backyard in West St. Paul. Please use side gate located off Krause St. Gate code will be given once booked.
"nice site as it has both shade and sun at 10-11 am. Not big enough..." more
4 credits dog / hour
West Saint Paul, MN
Fully fenced in backyard with 6ft fence. Shade from a few large trees and a rocking chair for humans. Water for dogs and poop bags available - please pick up after your pup! You may hear a neighbors dog or my dog barking inside but neither are visible from the yard.
"Great area to play catch with your pup and the large privacy fence..." more
10 credits dog / hour
Minneapolis, MN
David's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Elko New Market
4 credits dog / hour
Elko New Market, MN
Maplewood Farm Dog Retreat | 5-Acre Nature Escape
Welcome to Maplewood Farm Dog Retreat -- a peaceful 5-acre nature escape in south Maplewood near Battle Creek, just minutes from I-94 & McKnight. This is still undeveloped farmland, roughly the size of a city block, tucked into the suburbs, with rolling hills, mature trees, wooded trails, open field space, wildlife scents (ton of bunnies!), and a very different feel from a typical backyard spot. Dogs get room to run, sniff, explore, and decompress away from crowded dog parks, while hoomans can relax in the shade or bring family for a picnic. For history buffs, the property also has the only standing barn in Maplewood, built in 1896 and still in use. QUICK 30-MIN VISITS are great for pups who just need to burn energy, stretch their legs, or take a potty break. The main fenced play area is approx. 60 x 100 ft, with room for off-leash play, fetch, zoomies, a 7-ft spring pole, and the NEW Pup Parkour Platform for climbing, balancing, confidence-building, and play. Lots of balls, frisbees, tug ropes, and poop bags available. Water play includes a popular splash pad, bathing sprayer with doggie shampoo, and a fancy lawn sprinkler with settings for pups who love βeating waterβ lol! Parking is right next to the gate, with shaded seating and a hammock for the hoomans too -- sometimes suspiciously comfortable. Please remember, you did bring a dog ;) For 30-min visits, please use the fenced area only. The spot is largely SELF-SERVE. Water play should be on and ready when you arrive; please turn ALL water off when itβs not being used and before you leave, since I may not always be home to monitor it. I may or may not come out to say hi depending on my work schedule, so donβt wait for me -- just come in and enjoy your visit. I keep app notifications on and am good about responding, so message me anytime if you have a question or need something. For the FULL MAPLEWOOD FARM EXPERIENCE, I recommend booking 1β2 hours. Explore the fenced area, then head through the back gate for a slower long-leash walk through the wooded trails, around the barn and house, and toward the open field. There are also a couple trolley lines for semi-free roaming; the longer one runs over a road trail. Trolley attachments may be at either end of the line, so check both ends if you donβt see one right away. Signs and a property map in the photos help guide you, but feel free to explore and take whatever route suits you. My pups stay inside during reservations. Occasionally, I may be working in a designated area between the house and barn, mostly out of sight. Any active work area will be coned off -- just give it a little space. This is a natural, dog-friendly space with a manicured feel -- part private dog park, part little nature retreat. Dogs are welcome to explore, climb on logs and wood-chip piles, sniff around, chew or pull on branches, and dig -- even inside the fenced area. Iβm not precious about the landscape here, esp since the property may be developed next year. While itβs still here, I want our furry friends to have it and enjoy it. Foster dogs and dogs with physical or sensory challenges are welcome for a steep discount. The spot is open pretty much anytime from early morning to midnight, so you can book around your dogβs energy, the weather, or your own schedule. LED night lights make evening visits easy, and nighttime can be much cooler for pups on hot days. Bug spray available. Supervised campfire use available -- privately message me. As a dog lover and builder, I pay attention to how pups actually use the space and keep adding small improvements and enrichment features as I go. The newest addition is the Pup Parkour Platform -- strongly built from logs and sawn lumber, with ramps, balance beams, climbing surfaces, and colorful stepping stumps for pups of different sizes and confidence levels. Your feedback is im-paw-tant to me! πΎ πΎ Valeng and paw friends πΎ πΎ
"Our pups had a great time in the fenced play area, love the little..." more
18 credits dog / hour
Maplewood, MN
Mariel's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Minnetonka
"Very generous space, about 2/3 hilly with foliage. Relaxing spot for..." more
15 credits dog / hour
Minnetonka, MN
Plenty of room to run with a stock tank pool for keeping cool in the summer.
"Beautiful and large spot! Chicken coop kept one of my dogs interested. " more
13 credits dog / hour
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Top spot!
This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests