55This shield was perfect for my hyper German Shepherd. It’s large enough to play fetch and the uphill tires him out so quick. It’s a perfect place to get your dog’s zoomies out. My favorite thing is the large trees that offer shade for myself and him when he gets tired. Emmanuel G.
Emmanuel G.
September 2024
This shield was perfect for my hyper German Shepherd. It’s large enough to play fetch and the uphill tires him out so quick. It’s a perfect place to get your dog’s zoomies out. My favorite thing is the large trees that offer shade for myself and him when he gets tired.
The Artsy Dog Place 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Southwest Escondido | Sniffspot
55This is our favorite sniff spot so far !!!
We have three dogs varying needs and sizes and this checked all the boxes!
Lovely peacefully relaxing . Great for games of ball and exploring 🐶Pam T.
Pam T.
September 2024
This is our favorite sniff spot so far !!!
We have three dogs varying needs and sizes and this checked all the boxes!
Lovely peacefully relaxing . Great for games of ball and exploring 🐶
The Artsy Dog Place 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Southwest Escondido | Sniffspot
55what an incredibly beautiful and peaceful place! my pups had the greatest time and i haven’t painted in so long so making the rock was so cute and calming :) thank you so much from all of us! -kellybean, cottonball, leo, & human jazzy xxJazzmine F.
Jazzmine F.
September 2024
what an incredibly beautiful and peaceful place! my pups had the greatest time and i haven’t painted in so long so making the rock was so cute and calming :) thank you so much from all of us! -kellybean, cottonball, leo, & human jazzy xx
The Artsy Dog Place 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Southwest Escondido | Sniffspot
55Very nice, quiet spot. A lot of running space, and a lot of water to drink. I was confused at first on which gate to use, and how to get in, but figured it out. Javier R.
Javier R.
September 2024
Very nice, quiet spot. A lot of running space, and a lot of water to drink. I was confused at first on which gate to use, and how to get in, but figured it out.
The Artsy Dog Place 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Southwest Escondido | Sniffspot
55Our 2 dogs had such a great time exploring! Thank you for opening up your private doggie park for us! Now they are both exhausted and ready for naps! We will be back!! Fami D.
Fami D.
September 2024
Our 2 dogs had such a great time exploring! Thank you for opening up your private doggie park for us! Now they are both exhausted and ready for naps! We will be back!!
The Artsy Dog Place 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Southwest Escondido | Sniffspot
55Really fun spot. Clean and lots of open space, perfect for a good tiring game of fetch. Lots of water available too, I usually bring my own for my dog but it was nice have extra around. Ben F.
Ben F.
September 2024
Really fun spot. Clean and lots of open space, perfect for a good tiring game of fetch. Lots of water available too, I usually bring my own for my dog but it was nice have extra around.
The Artsy Dog Place 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Southwest Escondido | Sniffspot
55Our dogs enjoyed this sniffspot and had fun with all the toys provided. The fence was very secure and this spot was completely private. There’s chairs provided for the humans and shade at the top of the hill, it is a bit steep if your mobility is low. They also provided plenty of poop bags, hand sanitizer, and homemade bug spray. Overall this spot was great and I’d recommend this to anyone! Chloe S.
Chloe S.
September 2024
Our dogs enjoyed this sniffspot and had fun with all the toys provided. The fence was very secure and this spot was completely private. There’s chairs provided for the humans and shade at the top of the hill, it is a bit steep if your mobility is low. They also provided plenty of poop bags, hand sanitizer, and homemade bug spray. Overall this spot was great and I’d recommend this to anyone!
The Artsy Dog Place 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Southwest Escondido | Sniffspot
55We had a blast! My dog is on his later end of life and being here he played like a puppy again. It’s huge with plenty of room to run around and in a great area. Super easy to enter and exit. Also plenty of shady area in the morning and I’m sure likewise in the evening. Thank you so much for having us. We hope to be back again soon!Monica F.
Monica F.
September 2024
We had a blast! My dog is on his later end of life and being here he played like a puppy again. It’s huge with plenty of room to run around and in a great area. Super easy to enter and exit. Also plenty of shady area in the morning and I’m sure likewise in the evening. Thank you so much for having us. We hope to be back again soon!
The Artsy Dog Place 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Southwest Escondido | Sniffspot
55It’s a great place to take your pups and have some fun! There is water provided for the dogs, which is really helpful because it was hot today! Nice shade for them when they’ve been running around. Do be mindful of the little holes in the ground (these are mentioned in the booking description) and painting fun for the adults! It is a little dusty but that’s San Diego for you ◡̈ great place! Kezia A.
Kezia A.
September 2024
It’s a great place to take your pups and have some fun! There is water provided for the dogs, which is really helpful because it was hot today! Nice shade for them when they’ve been running around. Do be mindful of the little holes in the ground (these are mentioned in the booking description) and painting fun for the adults! It is a little dusty but that’s San Diego for you ◡̈ great place!
The Artsy Dog Place 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Southwest Escondido | Sniffspot
55Great spot for my bully. Completely fenced in. Lots of space to roam. Shady spots available. Plenty of drinking water options and toys. Some far-off car/people noise (very limited/short duration) but not sufficient to disturb my extremely sensitive-to-noise pup. Super easy to find and easy parking. Thank you! Nic M.
Nic M.
September 2024
Great spot for my bully. Completely fenced in. Lots of space to roam. Shady spots available. Plenty of drinking water options and toys. Some far-off car/people noise (very limited/short duration) but not sufficient to disturb my extremely sensitive-to-noise pup. Super easy to find and easy parking. Thank you!
The Artsy Dog Place 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Southwest Escondido | Sniffspot
55My two pups loved wandering the wide open yard and resting in the shade after a good run. Lots of water and shade as promised! Great spot- we will be back for sure!Elicia Y.
Elicia Y.
October 2024
My two pups loved wandering the wide open yard and resting in the shade after a good run. Lots of water and shade as promised! Great spot- we will be back for sure!
The Artsy Dog Place 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Southwest Escondido | Sniffspot
55Spacious yard with an overlooking patio where you can sit and watch your dog play. Had a dirty, tired, happy pup afterwards.
Info for those with reactive dogs (all this is in the listing & reviews too):
The neighbor's dog was out (friendly) and ran the fence line with Chopper. The host also has a dog that I could hear barking from inside a little.
Thank you!
Lucas E.
Lucas E.
December 2021
Spacious yard with an overlooking patio where you can sit and watch your dog play. Had a dirty, tired, happy pup afterwards.
Info for those with reactive dogs (all this is in the listing & reviews too):
The neighbor's dog was out (friendly) and ran the fence line with Chopper. The host also has a dog that I could hear barking from inside a little.
Thank you!
55 The yard was perfect for my dog's needs. He got plenty of exercise and had lots of fun. Like host said, there is a dog next door and host dog was briefly on a fenced/netted patio, so if you have a reactive dog, be mindful of this. There is dog poop in the yard, so watch where you step. We will definitely come back to this spot! Thanks!!Kara Y.
Kara Y.
January 2022
The yard was perfect for my dog's needs. He got plenty of exercise and had lots of fun. Like host said, there is a dog next door and host dog was briefly on a fenced/netted patio, so if you have a reactive dog, be mindful of this. There is dog poop in the yard, so watch where you step. We will definitely come back to this spot! Thanks!!
55We had a great time here. There is a neighbor dog visible through a chain link fence but he is quiet and just wants to play. You can hear other dogs barking. Lots of toys in the yard and also some clutter so if your dog ingests things be aware. There was some standing water but I think it was from recent rain. Overall it’s such a nice spacious spot and we will be back!Lys C.
Lys C.
March 2022
We had a great time here. There is a neighbor dog visible through a chain link fence but he is quiet and just wants to play. You can hear other dogs barking. Lots of toys in the yard and also some clutter so if your dog ingests things be aware. There was some standing water but I think it was from recent rain. Overall it’s such a nice spacious spot and we will be back!
55So much to do for your puppy! From playing fetch and sniffing away, to training with distractions, and this spot even has a full fun agility obstacle course to boost your dogs confidence. We didn’t hear any dogs barking and there was more than enough adjustable lights to brighten up the place. There’s plenty of parking and the instructions to get to the backyard are easy to follow. The host is very thoughtful and communicative. Will be back soon! Carmelita C.
Carmelita C.
February 2023
So much to do for your puppy! From playing fetch and sniffing away, to training with distractions, and this spot even has a full fun agility obstacle course to boost your dogs confidence. We didn’t hear any dogs barking and there was more than enough adjustable lights to brighten up the place. There’s plenty of parking and the instructions to get to the backyard are easy to follow. The host is very thoughtful and communicative. Will be back soon!
How do Escondido'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
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ about our Escondido 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 Escondido 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 181 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 22 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 Escondido have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 181 fully fenced dog parks in or near Escondido. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Escondido?
The Escondido area has 10 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 Dog day Adventure on the Farm Dog Park.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Escondido?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Escondido. The most popular agility option is The Circle G Ranch Private Dog Park.
Where in Escondido can I find a pool for dog swimming?