Donelson Dog Haven

Hi there! I’m Megan and I’ve lived in East Nashville since 2008. The spot is a block from Starbucks. My backyard is grassy & huge with 8ft fencing and lots of area to explore.

Feel free to let your dog(s) explore in this nice fenced yard! There is a table & chairs for you to relax. There is a hose on the side of the hose to use to fill a water dish! Please pick up after your dog!

I have an easily accessible private backyard available for any human/four legged baby to come play, run, skip, jump or train! My yard is fully fenced in, no hills, fully fenced in and available to you! If your pup/pups need a place to romp, chill, train or learn…..Rachel's Private Dog Park will provide just that! Please utilize the deck furniture to relax while your baby plays and welcome to the hood friends :)

This is my backyard at home. Comfortable for dogs and owners. Green grass plus some above ground flower beds to see. Lots of space to run around. Hose for water. Level lot.

Great half acre back yard available for puppers.

Fully fenced, lots of trees. Large yard with plenty of room to run!

Fully fenced in yard waiting for your dogs to come hang out!

DISCOUNTED HOURLY RATE? MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE! If you visit often, like many do, consider savings of becoming a member and enjoy a discounted hourly rate. Whether you're a member or not, After the first dog, all dogs are always 50% off the hourly rate! Members also enjoy the multi dog 50% benefit in addition to discounted lower hourly rates! Stack discounts! The savings add up! 👍 We hope you will visit Nashville's very first Sniffspot and the most popular Sniffspot in middle Tennessee to this day! Read on for details … we love sharing our secret place! This Sniffspot is very conveniently located in southeast Nashville, 20 minutes from downtown, right off Bell Rd between i24 and i65. An idyllic setting offers 7+ park-like acres of old farm land, mostly fenced, that includes waterfront access to Mill Creek with adventures for all kinds of humans and dogs to enjoy activities like playing, running, sniffing, digging and playing in the water. Come get your steps in and spend some quality off-leash time! Training, photo shoots, picnics, birthday and gotcha parties, just explore, rest, or relax in the Adirondack chairs while your dogs sniff, zoom, roam, retrieve, sniff, dig, walk, run, and sniff some more. There's creek access to swim, pastures to nap, play areas of tall grass the dogs can explore, dig or derp around. Even plan your picnic on a blanket or use the picnic table. Get some exercise on the trampoline (Note: use at your own risk!). Make this sniffspot your private oasis for as long as you want.. Kids are always welcome! Just book your play time, bring at least one dog and all humans are free! Mill Creek borders the very back of the property and is available for water play but trees and vegetation and overall acreage makes it easily avoidable if that's not your thing. If you choose to venture to the creek and have a runner, you may want to bring a long lead. The water levels are usually below the knee, but the ability to use Mill Creek safely depends on you, the creek conditions, and amount of recent rainfall. Always assess the abilities of you and your pets- as safety comes first! As Dirty Harry once said, "A man's got to know his limitations." The majority of the property has fencing so once you pass the house on your way to the back fields it's off leash play time! I recommend consider walking the perimeter first (on or off leash) to orient yourself with property features and assess potential escape opportunities. Your dog(s) will benefit from a perimeter walk allowing them to visually identify, mark their spots, and collect sniffs while at the same time reaping the benefit of your pack leaving an invisible "bread crumb" scent trail as you walk which will assist a dog with future identification of the established boundaries as well. This is a natural instinct for many breeds. Note that Mill Creek along the back of the entire property is not fenced but it is mostly obscured at dogs level by trees and vegetation. Tip: When leaving, you may want to leash up before you reach the house - especially if you have a runner since there is no fence on the side of the house you enter and leave the spot. Depending on the water table, there is also a small feeder stream gently flowing through the middle of the property between the side and back fields. It can be great fun for a dog to explore and jump in and out of (just try and stop them!) And great for smaller dogs if Mill Creek is too intimidating. Hint: bring towels! The mature tree lines always provide plenty of shade for those hot summer months. Several foot bridges are available to cross over that small stream between the side and back fields while exploring, and you might even find the occasional old fashioned rope wood swing. 7Acres Challenge: See if you can find the hidden steps! A black hose with spray wand attachment is hanging by the house at the entrance/exit if you need to rinse you or your pet. Another green hose is available hanging on the opposite corner in the back of the house by the BACK garage door for your use along with a water bowl. Feel free to pick yourself wildflowers if they are blooming (late Spring/Summer Varieties), or snack on some blackberries off the fence line if you happen to come while they are ripening (usually mid-June to mid-July).... Bug spray is always recommended spring through fall, Just in case! You can't have all this nature without all the nature. 😉 If the calendar shows the time slot you want is available then book it and it's yours! Be last minute, that's fine! Be spontaneous, that's great! No advanced notice required. (2 hour minimum cancellation required.) Did I mention memberships? 😉Lower the hourly rate with a monthly membership!! Up to 30% off the hourly rate! A great way to be rewarded if you regularly visit or want to help support your favorite spot. Whether you have a membership or not, Multiple dog discounts really add up! All dogs after the first dog are 50% off the hourly rate! Bring your pack and/or their friends for a doggy play day! 👍🐾🐾 You are dedicated If you're still reading this far, and maybe you are considering your first visit?? If so, use promo code 'Chip' which is valid to get 5 dollars off your first visit only! 😉 Contact me with any questions and if you would prefer to meet and/or have a guide to walk the property the first time, if I am available, either or both my wife and I would be more than happy to accommodate that! Last, honest feedback and suggestions improve our spot are very welcome and appreciated! And leaving positive reviews along with sharing pictures of your pet's visit enjoying the property will help our Sniffspot as well as others who haven't been here before! Chip

Conveniently located approx. 6 miles north of downtown Nashville, about 2 miles off I-65 and about a mile off Briley Pkwy near I-24. Park-like back yard setting perfect for pups that love to run and play fetch! Or just walk around and sniff! There's plenty of space for a puppy play date, as well! You are welcome to use any of the chairs, tables, or swings to relax while your pup plays! We'll leave a freshly filled water bowl or two out for your pups plus an extra jug to refill. We provide a chuck it, some tennis balls and frisbees in case your dog likes to fetch! Poop scoop with a bag inside is also available, please toss your poop in the trash can closest to the gate on your way out. :) Hand sanitizing wipes, bug spray and bottled water for the humans available in case you need them! We hope you enjoy our yard as much as we do! Doggie pool available as an extra in warmer months! *We do have a creek nearby so after a heavy rain, the yard may be very muddy with some ponding areas. I do not recommend booking the day after a heavy rain and I may not always remember to make the yard unavailable on the schedule, so I assume if you book after rain, you are ready for a muddy pup! :)

Fenced in pasture with plenty outside parking. Small dogs could slip through fence so be aware. Enter gravel driveway in front of garage and through large cattle gate…freshly mowed and ready to rumble!!! Always a cool breeze and shade even on a sunny day!!! Stay in front of the now gray garage and you won’t encounter cows 🐃