55This is my first time using sniff spot and I am so pleased with it! The space is huge, beautiful and very accommodating. There were even toys, a hose for dog water, and a free sticker! Will definitely be returning here as often as possible, my dogs loved it! Kristina M.
Kristina M.
May 2022
This is my first time using sniff spot and I am so pleased with it! The space is huge, beautiful and very accommodating. There were even toys, a hose for dog water, and a free sticker! Will definitely be returning here as often as possible, my dogs loved it!
55Such a lovely spot! This was our first time using a sniff spot and we will definitely be back!
Very safe and a perfect space for our doggo to run around. Alicia G.
Alicia G.
May 2022
Such a lovely spot! This was our first time using a sniff spot and we will definitely be back!
Very safe and a perfect space for our doggo to run around.
55We love coming here with our puppy. It is a large, clean, and well-fenced area where we play fetch and practice recall. Perfect for our needs.Jennifer F.
Jennifer F.
May 2022
We love coming here with our puppy. It is a large, clean, and well-fenced area where we play fetch and practice recall. Perfect for our needs.
55Wonderful, huge space with hose and water bowls. Pups had a blast. Met the host because I turned down the wrong road and he could not have been nicer :) Only negatives are a big tub of standing brown and algae water that my (clearly Nobel Prize-winning) dog kept drinking out of (maybe it could be covered?), and there are a lot of green foxtails (but I saw in a previous review they are set to be mowed, so that's all good). Overall, terrific spot, and so clean.Olivia W.
Olivia W.
May 2022
Wonderful, huge space with hose and water bowls. Pups had a blast. Met the host because I turned down the wrong road and he could not have been nicer :) Only negatives are a big tub of standing brown and algae water that my (clearly Nobel Prize-winning) dog kept drinking out of (maybe it could be covered?), and there are a lot of green foxtails (but I saw in a previous review they are set to be mowed, so that's all good). Overall, terrific spot, and so clean.
55Great location, doggo loved running around. Noticed they are mowing the foxtail, and looking forward to going back once full area is mowed! Thank you!Jessica T.
Jessica T.
May 2022
Great location, doggo loved running around. Noticed they are mowing the foxtail, and looking forward to going back once full area is mowed! Thank you!
55Awesome spot! The perfect place to let the dog run around. They provided water, toys and even a shady spot with table and chairs. Very well kept grounds. Thank you!Madeleine S.
Madeleine S.
May 2022
Awesome spot! The perfect place to let the dog run around. They provided water, toys and even a shady spot with table and chairs. Very well kept grounds. Thank you!
55This was our first visit to Dog Play Haven. It was easy to get to, and a nice, open, scenic, space. Our dogs had fun from the get go, running after the ball, and chasing each other. There was a nice shady spot with one working chair. We will very likely visit again, and maybe bring a friend who has a dog. Thank you!Robin P.
Robin P.
May 2022
This was our first visit to Dog Play Haven. It was easy to get to, and a nice, open, scenic, space. Our dogs had fun from the get go, running after the ball, and chasing each other. There was a nice shady spot with one working chair. We will very likely visit again, and maybe bring a friend who has a dog. Thank you!
55Great spot! It’s a bit of a drive for me but I would definitely book again. Host was very communicative and kindly showed me where to park when I misunderstood the directions. Cecilia Y.
Cecilia Y.
May 2022
Great spot! It’s a bit of a drive for me but I would definitely book again. Host was very communicative and kindly showed me where to park when I misunderstood the directions.
55This is such a wonderfully maintained spot. The host is so helpful and obviously goes to great lengths to make sure it’s an enjoyable experience! We have been twice and it’s always been mowed. My dogs had so much fun zooming and fetching and looking for birds in the giant tree on the property. It so beautiful and has so many interesting little places to investigate and sniff. Tracy M.
Tracy M.
May 2022
This is such a wonderfully maintained spot. The host is so helpful and obviously goes to great lengths to make sure it’s an enjoyable experience! We have been twice and it’s always been mowed. My dogs had so much fun zooming and fetching and looking for birds in the giant tree on the property. It so beautiful and has so many interesting little places to investigate and sniff.
55Nice wide open space, enough shade for a break but a great spot for running and chasing! Our dogs had a blast.
Currently the seating consists of one chair and its broken mate, so if sitting is important it might help to bring your own chairs. There is even an agility weave, if you want to practice!
Nice spot. 🙂Korey L.
Korey L.
May 2022
Nice wide open space, enough shade for a break but a great spot for running and chasing! Our dogs had a blast.
Currently the seating consists of one chair and its broken mate, so if sitting is important it might help to bring your own chairs. There is even an agility weave, if you want to practice!
Nice spot. 🙂
55We love this place! First time visit. Our dogs are large (80 plus pounds) so they need lots of room to run and explore. Dog Play Haven provided that for them. Amenities are great and very helpful. What an enjoyable "dog park"!!!Cathy P.
Cathy P.
June 2022
We love this place! First time visit. Our dogs are large (80 plus pounds) so they need lots of room to run and explore. Dog Play Haven provided that for them. Amenities are great and very helpful. What an enjoyable "dog park"!!!
55My dog loved the land ! Lots of open area and some shade with trees. He was running around the entire time. There are balls provided, and water from a hose with 2 small bowls. Anarosa R.
Anarosa R.
June 2022
My dog loved the land ! Lots of open area and some shade with trees. He was running around the entire time. There are balls provided, and water from a hose with 2 small bowls.
55Loved this spot! Lots of room for sniffs and zoomin for my two dogs to stretch their legs on our road trip. Spot was easy to find, clean, and had some shade!Angie A.
Angie A.
June 2022
Loved this spot! Lots of room for sniffs and zoomin for my two dogs to stretch their legs on our road trip. Spot was easy to find, clean, and had some shade!
55This spot was great for my lil reactive pup! It was amazing to see him run around so freely and have such a great time. Spot was clean, easy to access and safe for him. Will def be coming back. 😊🐶Alexandra K.
Alexandra K.
June 2022
This spot was great for my lil reactive pup! It was amazing to see him run around so freely and have such a great time. Spot was clean, easy to access and safe for him. Will def be coming back. 😊🐶
55We loved this Sniffspot! Parker had a blast running around all 2.5 acre’s! The host is very accommodating - putting out a container of toys, two water bowls, a hose, and agility activities! Such a fun day with the Vizsla! Thank you for a wonderful visit! We will definitely visit again soon 😃 Alissa D.
Alissa D.
June 2022
We loved this Sniffspot! Parker had a blast running around all 2.5 acre’s! The host is very accommodating - putting out a container of toys, two water bowls, a hose, and agility activities! Such a fun day with the Vizsla! Thank you for a wonderful visit! We will definitely visit again soon 😃
55Great open space for dogs to play. Plenty of room for exploring and in such a beautiful setting. Smaller dogs may be able to fit through some of the gates to the rest of the property. Be sure to check your dogs for burrs and foxtails after!Laurel H.
Laurel H.
June 2022
Great open space for dogs to play. Plenty of room for exploring and in such a beautiful setting. Smaller dogs may be able to fit through some of the gates to the rest of the property. Be sure to check your dogs for burrs and foxtails after!
How do Berkeley'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 Berkeley 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.