55My old girl can't run like she used to, but she loves to sniff. As always it is awesome to have a place like this available where she can sniff to her hearts content and not see any other dogs :)Kate N.
Kate N.
May 2022
My old girl can't run like she used to, but she loves to sniff. As always it is awesome to have a place like this available where she can sniff to her hearts content and not see any other dogs :)
55Our boys absolutely love coming here! Such a beautiful safe space for them to be dogs. They love the pond and playing with the falled pinecones. They're absolutley tuckered after an hour or so. Abbe H.
Abbe H.
May 2022
Our boys absolutely love coming here! Such a beautiful safe space for them to be dogs. They love the pond and playing with the falled pinecones. They're absolutley tuckered after an hour or so.
55My first visit to The Sniffari Paddock and Oti had a great time de-stressing and zooming madly there. Highly recommend it as a problem free way to have some quality time with your dog. We will be back xxJenny S.
Jenny S.
July 2022
My first visit to The Sniffari Paddock and Oti had a great time de-stressing and zooming madly there. Highly recommend it as a problem free way to have some quality time with your dog. We will be back xx
55The host was there to meet us. She showed me around and then left us to explore. The varied terrain, lots of different vegetation types and even a small pond made our visit exciting! Django had a great time and didn’t want to leave.Amanda K.
Amanda K.
July 2022
The host was there to meet us. She showed me around and then left us to explore. The varied terrain, lots of different vegetation types and even a small pond made our visit exciting! Django had a great time and didn’t want to leave.
55Friendly host on arrival. Lovely spot for dogs to run around freely and plenty of smells to sniff! Only the top paddock was available with this visit due to a fallen tree and that was plenty for my dog to burn off her energy for the morning. Thanks for providing the area :)Bessie C.
Bessie C.
August 2022
Friendly host on arrival. Lovely spot for dogs to run around freely and plenty of smells to sniff! Only the top paddock was available with this visit due to a fallen tree and that was plenty for my dog to burn off her energy for the morning. Thanks for providing the area :)
55Had a great time exploring the top paddock and looking forward to going in the bottom paddock as well next time. Our dog loved all the smells and fossicking in the bushes. Great hosts to deal with and will be returning again soon.Angela B.
Angela B.
January 2022
Had a great time exploring the top paddock and looking forward to going in the bottom paddock as well next time. Our dog loved all the smells and fossicking in the bushes. Great hosts to deal with and will be returning again soon.
55Absolutely awesome way to spend an hour. Fabulous place - the dogs loved the space and the sniffs (and the pond - top tip: take a towel). Annie was very friendly and helpful and we’ll definitely be back.Steve M.
Steve M.
January 2022
Absolutely awesome way to spend an hour. Fabulous place - the dogs loved the space and the sniffs (and the pond - top tip: take a towel). Annie was very friendly and helpful and we’ll definitely be back.
55I've been to the sniffari several times and each time the dogs I've taken have had a blast. The host has made things easy and they are always making improvements to the area. If there is anything to be made aware of, the information has been provided up front. I love thay there have been long lines to borrow which is really handy if you haven't got one or have forgotten yours. They were even accommodating to us having a pet photo shoot there when my girl got on in age and I wanted a safe space in nature to have some nice photos taken. The sniffari was the perfect spot. I would highly recommend to most people to visit with their dogs. I would though say that you do still need to be able to keep control of youe dog as there can be stock in the neighbouring paddock, a possibility of seeing rabbits and ducks in the pond so any dogs who can't be controlled could get themselves into trouble but that's not the fault of the hosts. That's the nature of going to a paddock oasis. 🙂 Shelly T.
Shelly T.
January 2022
I've been to the sniffari several times and each time the dogs I've taken have had a blast. The host has made things easy and they are always making improvements to the area. If there is anything to be made aware of, the information has been provided up front. I love thay there have been long lines to borrow which is really handy if you haven't got one or have forgotten yours. They were even accommodating to us having a pet photo shoot there when my girl got on in age and I wanted a safe space in nature to have some nice photos taken. The sniffari was the perfect spot. I would highly recommend to most people to visit with their dogs. I would though say that you do still need to be able to keep control of youe dog as there can be stock in the neighbouring paddock, a possibility of seeing rabbits and ducks in the pond so any dogs who can't be controlled could get themselves into trouble but that's not the fault of the hosts. That's the nature of going to a paddock oasis. 🙂
55Thank you so much for sharing your spot with us. The dogs love it and are so excited to arrive. Just to let you know we are away for the next 4 weeks probably.Raewyn F.
Raewyn F.
January 2022
Thank you so much for sharing your spot with us. The dogs love it and are so excited to arrive. Just to let you know we are away for the next 4 weeks probably.
55It was our first time going into the lower paddock since it has reopened and the dogs loved it. Daiquiri turned into a little crocodile swimming in the swampy pond. Definitely recommend wearing gum boots for the lower paddock. Perfect spot for doing some gun dog retrieve practice. Thank you Annie for another wonderful visit. Abi-Maisy C.
Abi-Maisy C.
February 2022
It was our first time going into the lower paddock since it has reopened and the dogs loved it. Daiquiri turned into a little crocodile swimming in the swampy pond. Definitely recommend wearing gum boots for the lower paddock. Perfect spot for doing some gun dog retrieve practice. Thank you Annie for another wonderful visit.
55Excellent vist. The paddock is a wondeful way for us to evaluate how Gambits arthritis management regime is working. :) Both the boys had a wonderful time, the pond and the swamp were a hit. Dianna C.
Dianna C.
February 2022
Excellent vist. The paddock is a wondeful way for us to evaluate how Gambits arthritis management regime is working. :) Both the boys had a wonderful time, the pond and the swamp were a hit.
55The hosts were fantastic and genuine. Our dog absolutely loved it and so did we. With so many landlords being anti dog, it’s nice to see people going out of their way to help dog ownersNeil N.
Neil N.
May 2021
The hosts were fantastic and genuine. Our dog absolutely loved it and so did we. With so many landlords being anti dog, it’s nice to see people going out of their way to help dog owners
55Daisy had such a fun time! She’s leash reactive to other dogs so the option of taking her somewhere with a large fully fenced space she can run free is amazing. And she loved exploring the second paddock too, we kept her on a long line in there as the fence isn’t fully dog proof at the moment, they even had long lines to borrow which was great as we’d left ours at home. We’ll definitely be back for more sniffaris!Natalie W.
Natalie W.
March 2021
Daisy had such a fun time! She’s leash reactive to other dogs so the option of taking her somewhere with a large fully fenced space she can run free is amazing. And she loved exploring the second paddock too, we kept her on a long line in there as the fence isn’t fully dog proof at the moment, they even had long lines to borrow which was great as we’d left ours at home. We’ll definitely be back for more sniffaris!
How do Ellerslie'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 Ellerslie 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. 92% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Ellerslie 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 3 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 2 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 Ellerslie have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 3 fully fenced dog parks in or near Ellerslie. Browse all fully enclosed options.
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