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4480 Fogg Ct
San DiegoCalifornia92109US
4.929
45It has very pretty grass and there’s lots of shade. The open park behind the yard made it special too. My dog loves kids so watches them play for a while My pretty girl also enjoyed the (bay) breeze. The seating wasn’t good by any means. There was only one seat that wasn’t under the patio. The patio space was small and I felt uncomfortable sitting there. Also has there’s a trampoline that takes up space in the patio area. I think they need more stuff for the dogs. There was one hard to find bowl of water. I didn’t see any kind of toy bucket. Etc. I’m comparing my experience to other sniff spots I’ve been to. I didn’t seem like much love was put into this spot. Just a backyard. We brought our own frisbees for picture reference.
55Our older pup was more interesting in sniffing about and watching some birds over all his toys we brought tp play with but he is an old man and it was still so nice to be able to let him explore freely. They kindly left out water and the yard was nicely kept. :)
55We had a great time! Easy to find, great location, and Sonia is SUPER responsive. We will be back verrrry soon :)
45It’s hard to find a ‘green’ grass area in San Diego where it’s safe for pups to off-leash play. This yard was very green, with sufficient room and fence-height for a rottweiler and husky to play. The adjacent park was not an issue; in fact, it provided an additional ‘sense of space’ (even though inaccessible) which is better for the pups than feeling closed-in. However, I would have given 5 stars but for the following two issues; (1) there were four (yes, four) separate piles of old dried-up poop in the yard (two were large) which we cleaned up ourselves (rather than step in them)… and (2) my dog stepped on a pig wad of gum in the yard, which ended up being embedded deep into her toes/hair/and such. Try having a rottwieler with a big wad of gum stuck ‘in’ in foot - then try getting it out. Yeah, not good. This could absolitrly be a five-star location, if the yard is regularly amd consistenly maintained.
55Sonia’s yard was fantastic and the family was so lovely and welcoming! Bear had the best time romping around and lounging in the shade. The yard was a great size and so clean. I didn’t have to worry about Bear getting into anything or messing anything up lol. I will definitely become a regular at Sonia’s :)
55Awesome space!! My dogs loved it. Only thing to be aware of is the kids in the adjacent park. My dogs are reactive so they barked quite a bit but the fencing is secure so it was all good. 10/10
55Decent sized yard, with lush green grass and plenty of shade to relax in while your dog plays! We don’t have any grass on our small patio, so my dog loved just relaxing outside on a warm day. We will definitely come back with a dog friend to encourage more play, but it was great to have a yard to hang out in for awhile.
55Nice spot. All grass. Dog water dishes, water hose, outdoor chair and shady trees. Lovely little children’s park next door. Fully fenced. Street parking available. I will definitely return with my doggy.
55nice place
45Gets the job done
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Sonia's Backyard Haven for doggos

San Diego, California
Fully Fenced
0.06 acres
4.929 reviews
Sniffpass
Membership
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Hosted by Sonia O.

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

6+ ft

100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing type(s): Wood - privacy

Fencing details: Our backyard is fully fenced with gated access to a tot lot playground. If you have young kids, you can take them to play while your pup can enjoy and play in a fully fenced in back yard right next to the tot lot.


Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsNo

Other domestic animalsNo

Other peopleYes

Private entryYes


Amenities

River, stream or creek

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Indoor restroom available

Trail

Rain shelter / sun shade


Pricing
$12 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

Optional monthly membership available!

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Location

San Diego, California

Description

Enjoy the privacy of our very spacious, grassy yard big enough for doggos to get good exercise and explore! There is a small community playground that our yard leads out to so perfect if you have small kids! Our yard has two big shady trees to sit under. Relax knowing your dog is safe in our fenced enclosed space. And enjoy the comfort of a dog friendly environment! Water is available as well as an electrical outlet to hookup any devices. Bring your work with you while you’re dog plays! Also there is usually plenty of parking in our culdesac, but if there is ever trouble, feel free to use our driveway! Looking forward to your next booking! We hope you and your pup enjoy our space as much as we do!

Cleanliness

95% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
1.0 hour
Required advanced notice for visits
4 hours
Max dogs per booking
4
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

(29) Reviews

  • Amanda W., Jul 13, 2022

    It has very pretty grass and there’s lots of shade. The open park behind the yard made it special too. My dog loves kids so watches them play for a while My pretty girl also enjoyed the (bay) breeze. The seating wasn’t good by any means. There was only one seat that wasn’t under the patio. The patio space was small and I felt uncomfortable sitting there. Also has there’s a trampoline that takes up space in the patio area. I think they need more stuff for the dogs. There was one hard to find bowl of water. I didn’t see any kind of toy bucket. Etc. I’m comparing my experience to other sniff spots I’ve been to. I didn’t seem like much love was put into this spot. Just a backyard. We brought our own frisbees for picture reference.

  • Marina M., Jul 12, 2022

    Our older pup was more interesting in sniffing about and watching some birds over all his toys we brought tp play with but he is an old man and it was still so nice to be able to let him explore freely. They kindly left out water and the yard was nicely kept. :)

  • Adrea M., Jul 11, 2022

    We had a great time! Easy to find, great location, and Sonia is SUPER responsive. We will be back verrrry soon :)

  • Franke L., Jul 10, 2022

    It’s hard to find a ‘green’ grass area in San Diego where it’s safe for pups to off-leash play. This yard was very green, with sufficient room and fence-height for a rottweiler and husky to play. The adjacent park was not an issue; in fact, it provided an additional ‘sense of space’ (even though inaccessible) which is better for the pups than feeling closed-in. However, I would have given 5 stars but for the following two issues; (1) there were four (yes, four) separate piles of old dried-up poop in the yard (two were large) which we cleaned up ourselves (rather than step in them)… and (2) my dog stepped on a pig wad of gum in the yard, which ended up being embedded deep into her toes/hair/and such. Try having a rottwieler with a big wad of gum stuck ‘in’ in foot - then try getting it out. Yeah, not good. This could absolitrly be a five-star location, if the yard is regularly amd consistenly maintained.

    Host replied: So sorry the yard wasn’t up to snuff this time around! The demand for the spot has been high this past week and a bummer that we haven’t been able to rely on pet owners to follow the rules of scooping their poops! But thanks for the detailed review Franke!

  • Melissa D., Jul 9, 2022

    Sonia’s yard was fantastic and the family was so lovely and welcoming! Bear had the best time romping around and lounging in the shade. The yard was a great size and so clean. I didn’t have to worry about Bear getting into anything or messing anything up lol. I will definitely become a regular at Sonia’s :)

  • Stephanie S., Jul 9, 2022

    Awesome space!! My dogs loved it. Only thing to be aware of is the kids in the adjacent park. My dogs are reactive so they barked quite a bit but the fencing is secure so it was all good. 10/10

  • Katherine T., Jul 9, 2022

    Decent sized yard, with lush green grass and plenty of shade to relax in while your dog plays! We don’t have any grass on our small patio, so my dog loved just relaxing outside on a warm day. We will definitely come back with a dog friend to encourage more play, but it was great to have a yard to hang out in for awhile.

  • Barbara S., Jul 7, 2022

    Nice spot. All grass. Dog water dishes, water hose, outdoor chair and shady trees. Lovely little children’s park next door. Fully fenced. Street parking available. I will definitely return with my doggy.

  • Veronica G., Jul 5, 2022

    nice place

  • Audrey W., Jul 1, 2022

    Gets the job done

Meet your host

Sonia O.

Joined in June 2022

Hi everyone! My name is Sonia! Looking to offer our home to you and your fur baby to romp and play to their hearts content!


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