55Perfect place for me to relax while the dogs play on a warm afternoon. My young dog couldn’t help barking her head off as we arrived, she was so excited. When it was time to go, my 4 year old dog decided she was going to stay and made a little nest for herself among the flowers. I had to drag her out! Really, they love Jessica’s place so much!Elisabeth W.
Elisabeth W.
October 2023
Perfect place for me to relax while the dogs play on a warm afternoon. My young dog couldn’t help barking her head off as we arrived, she was so excited. When it was time to go, my 4 year old dog decided she was going to stay and made a little nest for herself among the flowers. I had to drag her out! Really, they love Jessica’s place so much!
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55This spot is great! My dog had a great time roaming the yard sniffing for a good 40 minutes before she switched to chasing the fun toys. She’s exhausted after running up and down the slope. We’ll for sure be back. Liz P.
Liz P.
October 2023
This spot is great! My dog had a great time roaming the yard sniffing for a good 40 minutes before she switched to chasing the fun toys. She’s exhausted after running up and down the slope. We’ll for sure be back.
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55Second time here, and my pup enjoyed it just as much if not more! This time I used the fire pit and relaxed as she explored. Jessica is consistent with her kindness, communication, amenities. Really excited to have found a spot nearby for me and my pup we can return to regularly! Jessica N.
Jessica N.
October 2023
Second time here, and my pup enjoyed it just as much if not more! This time I used the fire pit and relaxed as she explored. Jessica is consistent with her kindness, communication, amenities. Really excited to have found a spot nearby for me and my pup we can return to regularly!
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55This yard is GREAT! I came with my pack of 6 dogs and they loved all the different areas and levels to smell. They ran the path like they were on a racetrack. It was one hour of pure dog joy! The hosts provided toys and poop bags and a bowl of water that was easily refillable with a nearby hose, and a bottle of water for me! Easy parking. Definitely would come back.Kelly W.
Kelly W.
October 2023
This yard is GREAT! I came with my pack of 6 dogs and they loved all the different areas and levels to smell. They ran the path like they were on a racetrack. It was one hour of pure dog joy! The hosts provided toys and poop bags and a bowl of water that was easily refillable with a nearby hose, and a bottle of water for me! Easy parking. Definitely would come back.
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55Such a beautiful backyard! My dog had so much fun sniffing all the pretty plants and running around in the sun. It was so relaxing and the perfect morning 🌞Parkavi T.
Parkavi T.
October 2023
Such a beautiful backyard! My dog had so much fun sniffing all the pretty plants and running around in the sun. It was so relaxing and the perfect morning 🌞
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55Really awesome and well-cared for yard! Friendly and communicative spot owners as well! Large trees provide good shade but also lots of open spots for sunbathing. Gravel, bark and brick surfaces. My only note is exercise caution if your dog is a plant eater as there are several Dracaena sp. plants in the yard which are toxic if ingested. Overall, a spectacular spot and experience for our pup!Katie C.
Katie C.
October 2023
Really awesome and well-cared for yard! Friendly and communicative spot owners as well! Large trees provide good shade but also lots of open spots for sunbathing. Gravel, bark and brick surfaces. My only note is exercise caution if your dog is a plant eater as there are several Dracaena sp. plants in the yard which are toxic if ingested. Overall, a spectacular spot and experience for our pup!
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55Beautiful terraced backyard with lots of sniffspots. Daisy ran everywhere and had a great time. Plenty of shade for the adults. We had a great time and will be back. Harold W.
Harold W.
October 2023
Beautiful terraced backyard with lots of sniffspots. Daisy ran everywhere and had a great time. Plenty of shade for the adults. We had a great time and will be back.
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55Amazing place to bring your pups! The owners were so courteous and had everything you could need out for us to use. Lovely place! I want to copy and paste this yard to my house. Nikolas B.
Nikolas B.
October 2023
Amazing place to bring your pups! The owners were so courteous and had everything you could need out for us to use. Lovely place! I want to copy and paste this yard to my house.
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55This place is beautiful! My dog loved roaming around and I enjoyed relaxing in the little covered area Jessica has with chairs and all the toys for dogs along with water. She was very nice and responsive. Jocelyn B.
Jocelyn B.
October 2023
This place is beautiful! My dog loved roaming around and I enjoyed relaxing in the little covered area Jessica has with chairs and all the toys for dogs along with water. She was very nice and responsive.
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55Jessica was very thoughtful and I appreciated her set up with toys, water and wifi all readily available. Her space was perfect for a nice relaxing atmosphere and my pup enjoyed all the smells especially the squirrel toy. The fruits were a nice touch too! We will definitely be back! Thank you for a great experience! Charisma K.
Charisma K.
October 2023
Jessica was very thoughtful and I appreciated her set up with toys, water and wifi all readily available. Her space was perfect for a nice relaxing atmosphere and my pup enjoyed all the smells especially the squirrel toy. The fruits were a nice touch too! We will definitely be back! Thank you for a great experience!
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55This Sniffspot is absolutely beautiful. It’s so clean, there’s places to sit, tons of options for your dogs and places to play, and the landscaping is insanely nice! There were even water bottles and toys left out for the dogs when I got there! My dogs loved to play and run around, the steps make for a more layered place to play and led to more tired dogs which I love to see. Definitely come here! Amazing spot and amazing hostsSoojin H.
Soojin H.
October 2023
This Sniffspot is absolutely beautiful. It’s so clean, there’s places to sit, tons of options for your dogs and places to play, and the landscaping is insanely nice! There were even water bottles and toys left out for the dogs when I got there! My dogs loved to play and run around, the steps make for a more layered place to play and led to more tired dogs which I love to see. Definitely come here! Amazing spot and amazing hosts
55WAY exceeded our expectations! She was very polite and totally offered to give us lots of space and privacy, but also offered to let her dog out to play with ours- they had a BLAST! She seems like a very competent trainer. Our dog is leaving pooped and happy! Will definitely be returning on a regular basis.Tali N.
Tali N.
March 2021
WAY exceeded our expectations! She was very polite and totally offered to give us lots of space and privacy, but also offered to let her dog out to play with ours- they had a BLAST! She seems like a very competent trainer. Our dog is leaving pooped and happy! Will definitely be returning on a regular basis.
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55This Sniffspot is the perfect place for high energy dogs, dogs that just like to relax and sniff around, dogs who and are curious and for every dog in between.
Nestled in a cute area of La Mesa overlooking Mt Helix, Jessica , the host truly takes pride in her space and keeps both pups and humans in mind. She was also very accommodating and great with communication.
I often get off work in the evening when the sun is going down. Many spots state they are lit at night, but upon arrival it’s very challenging to see and navigate through. This was not the case for Jessica’s home. It was very well lit and even at night I was able to appreciate the beautiful home and perfectly landscaped yard. It was complete with a pergola for shade, seats, fire pit, water bowl, water for humans, toys, and dog bags. The space has lots of different textures and levels for dogs to unleash their zoomies, sniff, play, relax. My pup loves to play hide n seek with balls this was a perfect place for it. It was really nice for me to relax after a long day of work as well. —BONUS: she has fruit trees that she welcomes you to pick from!!
My pup and I feel genuinely lucky that someone like Jessica is generous enough to share her space with others. We we will definitely be returning regularly and cannot wait to appreciate it in the daylight! 1000% recommend this Sniffspot!
-Jessica & ÉlodieJessica N.
Jessica N.
October 2023
This Sniffspot is the perfect place for high energy dogs, dogs that just like to relax and sniff around, dogs who and are curious and for every dog in between.
Nestled in a cute area of La Mesa overlooking Mt Helix, Jessica , the host truly takes pride in her space and keeps both pups and humans in mind. She was also very accommodating and great with communication.
I often get off work in the evening when the sun is going down. Many spots state they are lit at night, but upon arrival it’s very challenging to see and navigate through. This was not the case for Jessica’s home. It was very well lit and even at night I was able to appreciate the beautiful home and perfectly landscaped yard. It was complete with a pergola for shade, seats, fire pit, water bowl, water for humans, toys, and dog bags. The space has lots of different textures and levels for dogs to unleash their zoomies, sniff, play, relax. My pup loves to play hide n seek with balls this was a perfect place for it. It was really nice for me to relax after a long day of work as well. —BONUS: she has fruit trees that she welcomes you to pick from!!
My pup and I feel genuinely lucky that someone like Jessica is generous enough to share her space with others. We we will definitely be returning regularly and cannot wait to appreciate it in the daylight! 1000% recommend this Sniffspot!
-Jessica & Élodie
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55My dog had a great time at Jessica’s place. I hung out underneath the pergola and watched her run laps around the big perimeter of the yard and sniff like crazy. This place is a unique spot because I think it’s just as nice for humans as it is dogs. The string lights added a great vibe if you go later in the day. We used some of the toys Jessica left out for us, perfect for fetch. The filled water bowl was also a great touch. My dog was tuckered out completely when we left. Ethan I.
Ethan I.
October 2023
My dog had a great time at Jessica’s place. I hung out underneath the pergola and watched her run laps around the big perimeter of the yard and sniff like crazy. This place is a unique spot because I think it’s just as nice for humans as it is dogs. The string lights added a great vibe if you go later in the day. We used some of the toys Jessica left out for us, perfect for fetch. The filled water bowl was also a great touch. My dog was tuckered out completely when we left.
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55Jessica’s beautiful backyard was perfect for my pup and me! It’s a wide mulch and gravel filled yard with lots of different levels for your dog to run around for exercise. Tons of good smells for stimulation as well. I really enjoyed how relaxing the backyard was, it felt peaceful and private. The garden plants and flowers were so lovely too, you can tell the place is well-cared for. The fruit trees were a cool bonus, took home some grapefruit! The backyard was secure and fully fenced with no noticeable gaps, so it looks like the prior review’s issue got resolved. We’ll definitely be back soon! Sarah M.
Sarah M.
October 2023
Jessica’s beautiful backyard was perfect for my pup and me! It’s a wide mulch and gravel filled yard with lots of different levels for your dog to run around for exercise. Tons of good smells for stimulation as well. I really enjoyed how relaxing the backyard was, it felt peaceful and private. The garden plants and flowers were so lovely too, you can tell the place is well-cared for. The fruit trees were a cool bonus, took home some grapefruit! The backyard was secure and fully fenced with no noticeable gaps, so it looks like the prior review’s issue got resolved. We’ll definitely be back soon!
$Beautiful 1/3 Acre Fully-Fenced Fruit-Filled Yard For Dogs To Rent In La Mesa | Sniffspot
55What a gorgeous property!! We had an amazing morning at Jessica’s backyard. She was so kind to put out water bottles and dog toys for us, and even instructions with the WiFi password (I was able to actually get a little work done while we were there). My dog had a blast exploring all the different unique areas of the yard, lots of good sniffs! It felt like walking along a botanical garden trail in some parts. The big jacaranda and pecan trees offered great shade in this heat. We will absolutely be back, I think this is one of my dog’s favorite spots we’ve visited! Thank you for hosting! Alexis Z.
Alexis Z.
October 2023
What a gorgeous property!! We had an amazing morning at Jessica’s backyard. She was so kind to put out water bottles and dog toys for us, and even instructions with the WiFi password (I was able to actually get a little work done while we were there). My dog had a blast exploring all the different unique areas of the yard, lots of good sniffs! It felt like walking along a botanical garden trail in some parts. The big jacaranda and pecan trees offered great shade in this heat. We will absolutely be back, I think this is one of my dog’s favorite spots we’ve visited! Thank you for hosting!
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55The space is stunning. Captain and Grizzly had an awesome time exploring. The host/hostess is very kind to provide waste bags, toys, a fire pit, fruit from their trees and even a potential splash pad. The yard is clean as described, secured, and no visible people or dogs. Easiest 5 stars I’ve given! Will definitely be visiting again Paige N.
Paige N.
October 2023
The space is stunning. Captain and Grizzly had an awesome time exploring. The host/hostess is very kind to provide waste bags, toys, a fire pit, fruit from their trees and even a potential splash pad. The yard is clean as described, secured, and no visible people or dogs. Easiest 5 stars I’ve given! Will definitely be visiting again
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55My dogs love this place!! It was our second time visiting and they started whining and getting excited as soon as we were driving up the hill, lol. Love that we can park in the driveway, and Jessica always supplies us with poop bags, toys, and water for both the dogs and the humans. My dogs love exploring all the different tiers and gardens and it really wears them out since the yard is so big. We used the koi pond this time and it really helped to beat the heat. Also love that they put up the lattice fence to block the gap!! We heard one of the neighbors’ dogs barking close by but we could never see them and it didn’t seem to bother my reactive girls. Five stars across the board. Yanina M.
Yanina M.
October 2023
My dogs love this place!! It was our second time visiting and they started whining and getting excited as soon as we were driving up the hill, lol. Love that we can park in the driveway, and Jessica always supplies us with poop bags, toys, and water for both the dogs and the humans. My dogs love exploring all the different tiers and gardens and it really wears them out since the yard is so big. We used the koi pond this time and it really helped to beat the heat. Also love that they put up the lattice fence to block the gap!! We heard one of the neighbors’ dogs barking close by but we could never see them and it didn’t seem to bother my reactive girls. Five stars across the board.
How do El Cajon'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
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
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FAQ about our El Cajon 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the El Cajon 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 105 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 18 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 El Cajon have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 105 fully fenced dog parks in or near El Cajon. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near El Cajon?
The El Cajon area has 6 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is Taylor pond.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in El Cajon?