55Beautiful space! Cheryl was a great host -- super friendly and helpful -- and my dogs had a blast running around the yard with her dogs. We'd love to come back!
Advice for other Sniffspot guests coming from 101: Try to remember the last few turns you took before arriving. Lots of turns on winding roads to get there, so I used Google Maps. On the way home, I had no cell service (I have AT&T), but was able to pick up some signal along the way in order to map it back.Connie K.
Connie K.
April 2021
Beautiful space! Cheryl was a great host -- super friendly and helpful -- and my dogs had a blast running around the yard with her dogs. We'd love to come back!
Advice for other Sniffspot guests coming from 101: Try to remember the last few turns you took before arriving. Lots of turns on winding roads to get there, so I used Google Maps. On the way home, I had no cell service (I have AT&T), but was able to pick up some signal along the way in order to map it back.
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55Found the sniff spot to be exactly as described. There were a fair number of dogs in the general neighborhood so my reactive doggo was pretty triggered by the time we arrived. She was exhausted by the time we left though. A good time was had by all. Thank you!!Rosanna G.
Rosanna G.
July 2021
Found the sniff spot to be exactly as described. There were a fair number of dogs in the general neighborhood so my reactive doggo was pretty triggered by the time we arrived. She was exhausted by the time we left though. A good time was had by all. Thank you!!
55Exactly as described, big flat plot, well fenced, great for running, some shade, extra water, poop bags, and toys. My reactive retriever loved the nonstop off-leash running; my older dog rested in the shade. It was perfect. We'll be back often.Gretchen C.
Gretchen C.
May 2022
Exactly as described, big flat plot, well fenced, great for running, some shade, extra water, poop bags, and toys. My reactive retriever loved the nonstop off-leash running; my older dog rested in the shade. It was perfect. We'll be back often.
55such a great spot! very large field with shade, water, and toys if needed. playing fetch with the chuck-it toy was a dream with my labrador! will definitely be back :) rosie d.
rosie d.
May 2022
such a great spot! very large field with shade, water, and toys if needed. playing fetch with the chuck-it toy was a dream with my labrador! will definitely be back :)
55Great space for long frisbee tosses and sprinting pups. None of the dogs were bothered by the crowing roosters or barking chihuahuas (former out of sight, latter were in sight loose so be aware if you have reactive dogs). Will return!Janice O.
Janice O.
May 2022
Great space for long frisbee tosses and sprinting pups. None of the dogs were bothered by the crowing roosters or barking chihuahuas (former out of sight, latter were in sight loose so be aware if you have reactive dogs). Will return!
55Just as described! We had a great time! There were two chihuahuas barking off leash by by the road/near the parking spot as we pulled up. There weren’t close enough for it to be a problem for my reactive dog.Nina H.
Nina H.
May 2022
Just as described! We had a great time! There were two chihuahuas barking off leash by by the road/near the parking spot as we pulled up. There weren’t close enough for it to be a problem for my reactive dog.
55The place seems hard to find at first but very good directions are given. You are able to park your car in a fenced area that is separate but next to the area for your dogs which is great. I have 10 lbs chihuahuas and the fence gaps were small enough to keep them enclosed. There are some other little dogs roaming from the neighbors, but they will be unable to reach or bother your dogs or car once you park and close the gate. Very spacious, clean, and isolated. My dogs loved it and we felt safe! Jamie B.
Jamie B.
May 2022
The place seems hard to find at first but very good directions are given. You are able to park your car in a fenced area that is separate but next to the area for your dogs which is great. I have 10 lbs chihuahuas and the fence gaps were small enough to keep them enclosed. There are some other little dogs roaming from the neighbors, but they will be unable to reach or bother your dogs or car once you park and close the gate. Very spacious, clean, and isolated. My dogs loved it and we felt safe!
55This was our first time using SniffSpot for our reactive dog, and we had a wonderful experience! Our dog is extremely reactive to all other dogs, so it was amazing being able to let him run free without a leash. The fence is fully secured around the entire perimeter; I checked all the corners myself and they're well reinforced. The only small thing for other reactive dog owners to note is that the house owners have two small chihuahua-type dogs that were barking at us off-leash when we arrived, but they didn't approach our dog so it wasn't a problem. The field had plenty of toys and water to use, and the swing in the middle of the field is a nice touch. We will definitely be back!Alice T.
Alice T.
May 2022
This was our first time using SniffSpot for our reactive dog, and we had a wonderful experience! Our dog is extremely reactive to all other dogs, so it was amazing being able to let him run free without a leash. The fence is fully secured around the entire perimeter; I checked all the corners myself and they're well reinforced. The only small thing for other reactive dog owners to note is that the house owners have two small chihuahua-type dogs that were barking at us off-leash when we arrived, but they didn't approach our dog so it wasn't a problem. The field had plenty of toys and water to use, and the swing in the middle of the field is a nice touch. We will definitely be back!
55Nice large space somewhat close to SF. Our dog loved being able to run around! Nice that there’s water and poop bags for use, as well as some balls.Audrey A.
Audrey A.
May 2022
Nice large space somewhat close to SF. Our dog loved being able to run around! Nice that there’s water and poop bags for use, as well as some balls.
55Love this spot! Very well fenced and safe. The grass was nice and short, although a bit dry and prickly for my dog (but he has very sensitive feet). We can't wait to come back in the fall and winter. The location is so convenient.Cheryl C.
Cheryl C.
May 2022
Love this spot! Very well fenced and safe. The grass was nice and short, although a bit dry and prickly for my dog (but he has very sensitive feet). We can't wait to come back in the fall and winter. The location is so convenient.
55Expansive and reliably secured field. Dogs enjoyed sweeping the perimeter, hunting for ground critters, and shifting into their "gallop gears" as they explored the grounds. S B.
S B.
May 2022
Expansive and reliably secured field. Dogs enjoyed sweeping the perimeter, hunting for ground critters, and shifting into their "gallop gears" as they explored the grounds.
55The directions provided were excellent and the host responded very quickly when I messaged to clarify. Great spot to let my dog run around for a while. It took her a while to settle with the rooster sounds, and we were approached by the chihuahuas on the way out, but my reactive dog didn’t seem to care. Love the amenities provided. Toys, water, poop bags and receptacles, even the foxtail masks lining the fence. I even had a blast swinging on the tree swing while my dog ran around and stuck her nose in and dug in every gopher hole, searching for treasure. It was awesome. Will definitely be back. Kristina H.
Kristina H.
June 2022
The directions provided were excellent and the host responded very quickly when I messaged to clarify. Great spot to let my dog run around for a while. It took her a while to settle with the rooster sounds, and we were approached by the chihuahuas on the way out, but my reactive dog didn’t seem to care. Love the amenities provided. Toys, water, poop bags and receptacles, even the foxtail masks lining the fence. I even had a blast swinging on the tree swing while my dog ran around and stuck her nose in and dug in every gopher hole, searching for treasure. It was awesome. Will definitely be back.
55Awesome spot for the dogs to stretch their legs and zoom! We rented this spot for one of our dogs’ birthdays and they all had an awesome time. Angie A.
Angie A.
June 2022
Awesome spot for the dogs to stretch their legs and zoom! We rented this spot for one of our dogs’ birthdays and they all had an awesome time.
55Great spot. Very secure and a perfect place to run and sniff. Our pointer loved running and chasing birds. Our pibble loved chasing balls and resting in the shade. Was a bit tricky to know exactly where to go first time, but Celine’s photos and directions really helped. Lots of small gopher holes but they didn’t bother our dogs a bit. A fantastic outing. We will be back! John P.
John P.
June 2022
Great spot. Very secure and a perfect place to run and sniff. Our pointer loved running and chasing birds. Our pibble loved chasing balls and resting in the shade. Was a bit tricky to know exactly where to go first time, but Celine’s photos and directions really helped. Lots of small gopher holes but they didn’t bother our dogs a bit. A fantastic outing. We will be back!
55This space was wonderful for our reactive dog. He doesn’t get to have experiences where he can explore and play without worry very often so it was wonderful to see him sniff and run like any other dog. We will be repeat visitors for sure! Celene was also very responsive to my messages and let us know that no one had booked after us, so I didn’t need to be concerned about hustling him out before others showed up. We did see the chihuahuas mentioned by other reviewers - when we first arrived we pulled into the driveway of their house which I think “alerted” them to our presence and they came out to see what was up - I think if we hadn’t done this, they wouldn’t have seen us! We just moved the car out onto the road and it was no issue. Celenes directions to find the space are also very accurate and concise - no issues there and it was fun to “discover” Montara :)Alissa A.
Alissa A.
June 2022
This space was wonderful for our reactive dog. He doesn’t get to have experiences where he can explore and play without worry very often so it was wonderful to see him sniff and run like any other dog. We will be repeat visitors for sure! Celene was also very responsive to my messages and let us know that no one had booked after us, so I didn’t need to be concerned about hustling him out before others showed up. We did see the chihuahuas mentioned by other reviewers - when we first arrived we pulled into the driveway of their house which I think “alerted” them to our presence and they came out to see what was up - I think if we hadn’t done this, they wouldn’t have seen us! We just moved the car out onto the road and it was no issue. Celenes directions to find the space are also very accurate and concise - no issues there and it was fun to “discover” Montara :)
How do Emerald Hills'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
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ about our Emerald Hills 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. 95% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Emerald Hills 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 111 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 16 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 Emerald Hills have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 111 fully fenced dog parks in or near Emerald Hills. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Emerald Hills?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Emerald Hills. The most popular agility option is Agility practice field and large backyard.
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