55What a beautiful place to bring your doggies! This was my first experience with Sniffspot and Melissa’s set up was perfect for what my doggies needed. Both my doggies need space to be free, to be a dog without the worry of other dogs intruding our space. One of my dogs is leash reactive after having been attacked as a puppy. It’s been increasingly difficult to go anywhere in Boulder where there are leashed only trails and where I can trust guardians will honor the rules. Melissa’s set up is super sweet. The agility course was perfect and my girls loved playing on it. It was a perfect place to work on specific skills and to just relax and listen to the woodpeckers, watch the antics of squirrels and chipmunks and feel utterly safe and serene. Melissa had water available, a dog pool, dog beds, and a bin to put your poop. The fact that it’s up in the mountains is an added plus as it helps to get out of the sweltering heat! Thank you, Melissa. We look forward to returning! 😀Wess S.
Wess S.
September 2021
What a beautiful place to bring your doggies! This was my first experience with Sniffspot and Melissa’s set up was perfect for what my doggies needed. Both my doggies need space to be free, to be a dog without the worry of other dogs intruding our space. One of my dogs is leash reactive after having been attacked as a puppy. It’s been increasingly difficult to go anywhere in Boulder where there are leashed only trails and where I can trust guardians will honor the rules. Melissa’s set up is super sweet. The agility course was perfect and my girls loved playing on it. It was a perfect place to work on specific skills and to just relax and listen to the woodpeckers, watch the antics of squirrels and chipmunks and feel utterly safe and serene. Melissa had water available, a dog pool, dog beds, and a bin to put your poop. The fact that it’s up in the mountains is an added plus as it helps to get out of the sweltering heat! Thank you, Melissa. We look forward to returning! 😀
55Beautiful property! Pups had a great time exploring, running up and down through the trees and having a ton of space to be free. All that was promised and more! We’ll be back!Holly R.
Holly R.
September 2021
Beautiful property! Pups had a great time exploring, running up and down through the trees and having a ton of space to be free. All that was promised and more! We’ll be back!
55My sister and myself were wonderfully greeted on our arrival. We loved this little mountain retreat for our doggies. Plenty of room to wander and roam around and they were exhausted when it was time to leave. The area was a secure enclosure giving us peace of mind to allow them to fully enjoy this lovely property. Jeanine A.
Jeanine A.
September 2021
My sister and myself were wonderfully greeted on our arrival. We loved this little mountain retreat for our doggies. Plenty of room to wander and roam around and they were exhausted when it was time to leave. The area was a secure enclosure giving us peace of mind to allow them to fully enjoy this lovely property.
55We got out of the car and both said “this is genius” - something for each of our dogs that are varying levels of ability. Very nice, clean, friendly place to go!Mary R.
Mary R.
September 2021
We got out of the car and both said “this is genius” - something for each of our dogs that are varying levels of ability. Very nice, clean, friendly place to go!
55Such a gift to dog owners! This is a perfect location to let your dog enjoy some off leash playtime. Melissa was welcoming and offered all the amenities you could need while also allowing for some privacy. We will most definitely be back. Denise F.
Denise F.
September 2021
Such a gift to dog owners! This is a perfect location to let your dog enjoy some off leash playtime. Melissa was welcoming and offered all the amenities you could need while also allowing for some privacy. We will most definitely be back.
55Amazing space and super kind host! Top of the line agility equipment that I have been dying to try and the dogs had a blast! Thank you so much for sharing your space with us!Nicole P.
Nicole P.
October 2021
Amazing space and super kind host! Top of the line agility equipment that I have been dying to try and the dogs had a blast! Thank you so much for sharing your space with us!
55We had the most amazing time and will definitely be coming back! Our dog can be reactive but we had no trouble with no other dogs or people there, it was truly greatTal L.
Tal L.
October 2021
We had the most amazing time and will definitely be coming back! Our dog can be reactive but we had no trouble with no other dogs or people there, it was truly great
55Great great, just like everyone says. It was a great place for my young dog’s first off leash experience. She climbed the agility equipment and we hiked around. Will be back. Mandy C.
Mandy C.
October 2021
Great great, just like everyone says. It was a great place for my young dog’s first off leash experience. She climbed the agility equipment and we hiked around. Will be back.
55Absolutely perfect! It would was a 50 min drive for me, but completely worth it to have some quiet time (and the drive was beautiful too!) The agility equipment is in great shape. My dogs loved getting to practice agility again. There was fresh water and chairs too. I'll definitely be visiting again next time we need some peace and mountain air.
There was some distant banging that my dogs didn't care about, it might have been gun shot or a hammer, not totally sure.Clara T.
Clara T.
October 2021
Absolutely perfect! It would was a 50 min drive for me, but completely worth it to have some quiet time (and the drive was beautiful too!) The agility equipment is in great shape. My dogs loved getting to practice agility again. There was fresh water and chairs too. I'll definitely be visiting again next time we need some peace and mountain air.
There was some distant banging that my dogs didn't care about, it might have been gun shot or a hammer, not totally sure.
55What an amazing place! The location was beautiful and the equipment was in great shape! Melissa was super communicative and respectful of the needs of my nervous dog. Google maps led us directly to the right place which was helpful along with the directions. We love this spot!! julia g.
julia g.
October 2021
What an amazing place! The location was beautiful and the equipment was in great shape! Melissa was super communicative and respectful of the needs of my nervous dog. Google maps led us directly to the right place which was helpful along with the directions. We love this spot!!
55Wow!! That was a ton of fun. So peaceful and quiet. We initially walked just into the agility area but realized our dogs were way more interested in sniffing around. They sprinted all over the place sniffing every tree, every bush, chasing the chipmunks and the birds. Such a perfect backyard! There was water and a place to throw away poop bags and the fence was perfectly secure. We will absolutely be back again next summer if this is still available.Julie B.
Julie B.
October 2021
Wow!! That was a ton of fun. So peaceful and quiet. We initially walked just into the agility area but realized our dogs were way more interested in sniffing around. They sprinted all over the place sniffing every tree, every bush, chasing the chipmunks and the birds. Such a perfect backyard! There was water and a place to throw away poop bags and the fence was perfectly secure. We will absolutely be back again next summer if this is still available.
55This was a beautiful and expansive piece of land with all the good sniff spots, agility equipment, water bowls, and everything our pups needed for several hours of play and exploration! We followed the directions on how to get to the land and it paid off, as we found it with no problem! Definitely make sure you take a screenshot of the directions Melissa has provided before leaving the main road! Thank you so much for sharing your property with us Melissa! We will be back!Marcella F.
Marcella F.
July 2021
This was a beautiful and expansive piece of land with all the good sniff spots, agility equipment, water bowls, and everything our pups needed for several hours of play and exploration! We followed the directions on how to get to the land and it paid off, as we found it with no problem! Definitely make sure you take a screenshot of the directions Melissa has provided before leaving the main road! Thank you so much for sharing your property with us Melissa! We will be back!
55Our pup Oscar had the best time sniffing and exploring here! There's plenty of land to entertain your dog for at least an hour. Oscar is exhausted from all the good sniffs, we will definitely be back again :DJessica D.
Jessica D.
November 2021
Our pup Oscar had the best time sniffing and exploring here! There's plenty of land to entertain your dog for at least an hour. Oscar is exhausted from all the good sniffs, we will definitely be back again :D
55We had a wonderful time here! The agility course is a lot of fun to try and our pup loved to sniff everything. Would definitely recommend and would book again!Michelle M.
Michelle M.
November 2021
We had a wonderful time here! The agility course is a lot of fun to try and our pup loved to sniff everything. Would definitely recommend and would book again!
55What a lovely afternoon! Our two big dogs LOVED this sniff spot - and so did we. What a fun place with not one but two fenced in areas! Well kept, peaceful, water in two locations, sturdy agility equipment, and beautiful landscape/views!!!! Bring layers, wear sturdy shoes for the Forrest area, and take a nice deep breath of mountain air. Lexy S.
Lexy S.
November 2021
What a lovely afternoon! Our two big dogs LOVED this sniff spot - and so did we. What a fun place with not one but two fenced in areas! Well kept, peaceful, water in two locations, sturdy agility equipment, and beautiful landscape/views!!!! Bring layers, wear sturdy shoes for the Forrest area, and take a nice deep breath of mountain air.
55Mountain paradise for dogs, it was! I think my dog’s tail was wagging for the full hour. And I felt relaxed because she was safe in the enclosed area!Leontine G.
Leontine G.
November 2021
Mountain paradise for dogs, it was! I think my dog’s tail was wagging for the full hour. And I felt relaxed because she was safe in the enclosed area!
55This spot was incredible for our reactive doggo. She had the best day sniffing and running and trying her ow at agility. We will definitely be back!Madison A.
Madison A.
November 2021
This spot was incredible for our reactive doggo. She had the best day sniffing and running and trying her ow at agility. We will definitely be back!
55We enjoyed this sniffspot so much! It was great to be in the pines and have some quality off leash time with pup. We’ll be back!Laura B.
Laura B.
September 2021
We enjoyed this sniffspot so much! It was great to be in the pines and have some quality off leash time with pup. We’ll be back!
How do Idaho Springs'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 Idaho Springs 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.