55This Sniffspot is fantastic! The setting is beautiful, in the hills, and it feels very rural. There is a strong chain link fence around the entire perimeter and a sloping hill in the back. There’s a nice shady spot to sit with fresh water and bowls for your dog, as well as a bin of toys and chuck its to play with. We went at 10am on a weekday and it was very quiet in the neighborhood, we only saw one other person and their dog walking up a nearby driveway. Melissa was a kind, communicative host and it was easy to park and open the gate to go inside the field. My dog had a great time sniffing, chasing toys, and relaxing!Elizabeth R.
Elizabeth R.
September 2022
This Sniffspot is fantastic! The setting is beautiful, in the hills, and it feels very rural. There is a strong chain link fence around the entire perimeter and a sloping hill in the back. There’s a nice shady spot to sit with fresh water and bowls for your dog, as well as a bin of toys and chuck its to play with. We went at 10am on a weekday and it was very quiet in the neighborhood, we only saw one other person and their dog walking up a nearby driveway. Melissa was a kind, communicative host and it was easy to park and open the gate to go inside the field. My dog had a great time sniffing, chasing toys, and relaxing!
Almaden Acres - 1.5 Acre San Jose Fully Fenced Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55Amazing spot! There was chuck it sticks & nerf balls that my boy Boone was able to enjoy. There’s a tree w a bench under it & two bowls filled w water & extra in a jug. Thanks for having us and we’ll definitely be back! alexandra s.
alexandra s.
September 2022
Amazing spot! There was chuck it sticks & nerf balls that my boy Boone was able to enjoy. There’s a tree w a bench under it & two bowls filled w water & extra in a jug. Thanks for having us and we’ll definitely be back!
Almaden Acres - 1.5 Acre San Jose Fully Fenced Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55We had a great time here!! Lots of room for frisbee and fetch and my dogs appreciated the water bowls and shady areas after running around like crazy. It’s a pretty quiet area and the fencing is secure. There’s several seating areas and even a dog bed for tired pups. 10/10 overall!Annabeth P.
Annabeth P.
September 2022
We had a great time here!! Lots of room for frisbee and fetch and my dogs appreciated the water bowls and shady areas after running around like crazy. It’s a pretty quiet area and the fencing is secure. There’s several seating areas and even a dog bed for tired pups. 10/10 overall!
Almaden Acres - 1.5 Acre San Jose Fully Fenced Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55The space was amazing and my pup had the best time just sniffing around. There was cold water all over and chairs in the shade. Will definitely be back. They took care to cut all the weeds and foxtails down, there were a few stragglers here and there in the dirt but we didn’t have issue with them. Foxtail season is almost over hallelujah! Melissa was responsive and informative. Thank you for sharing your space! We are so grateful.Lindsey R.
Lindsey R.
September 2022
The space was amazing and my pup had the best time just sniffing around. There was cold water all over and chairs in the shade. Will definitely be back. They took care to cut all the weeds and foxtails down, there were a few stragglers here and there in the dirt but we didn’t have issue with them. Foxtail season is almost over hallelujah! Melissa was responsive and informative. Thank you for sharing your space! We are so grateful.
Almaden Acres - 1.5 Acre San Jose Fully Fenced Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55This spot had everything we could have hoped for. It is very thoughtfully laid out, with tennis balls, toys, and plenty of water available, and several places for humans to sit down. We will definitely be coming to this spot again!Logan B.
Logan B.
September 2022
This spot had everything we could have hoped for. It is very thoughtfully laid out, with tennis balls, toys, and plenty of water available, and several places for humans to sit down. We will definitely be coming to this spot again!
Almaden Acres - 1.5 Acre San Jose Fully Fenced Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55My dogs had an amazing time! Plenty of space for them to run about freely, completely fenced and very quiet and secure. Melissa was very responsive, kind, and thoughtful; she even provided towels ahead of time because we visited when it was slightly drizzly out! Lots of fun toys provided and fresh water for the dogs, it’s a very well thought out space. We will definitely be back again! Ajita B.
Ajita B.
September 2022
My dogs had an amazing time! Plenty of space for them to run about freely, completely fenced and very quiet and secure. Melissa was very responsive, kind, and thoughtful; she even provided towels ahead of time because we visited when it was slightly drizzly out! Lots of fun toys provided and fresh water for the dogs, it’s a very well thought out space. We will definitely be back again!
Almaden Acres - 1.5 Acre San Jose Fully Fenced Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55Perfect, absolutely PERFECT!! This sniffspot has it ALL! Massive amounts of flat land for endless zooms, inclines for some extra cardio, trees for shade, chairs to sit, toys galore, FRESH water in multiple areas, trash bins and 💩 bags a plenty…. Oh! and Melissa the host even put out a bin of towels for us to use if my dogs paws became muddy due to the rain today…..need I say more? The perimeter of the property is awesomely fenced and mega secure (even privacy screening on one side). This truly is what I’ve been searching for, for my dog!! Thank you times a million! - we WILL be back!!
Almaden Acres, you rock 🤘🏻Nicole H.
Nicole H.
September 2022
Perfect, absolutely PERFECT!! This sniffspot has it ALL! Massive amounts of flat land for endless zooms, inclines for some extra cardio, trees for shade, chairs to sit, toys galore, FRESH water in multiple areas, trash bins and 💩 bags a plenty…. Oh! and Melissa the host even put out a bin of towels for us to use if my dogs paws became muddy due to the rain today…..need I say more? The perimeter of the property is awesomely fenced and mega secure (even privacy screening on one side). This truly is what I’ve been searching for, for my dog!! Thank you times a million! - we WILL be back!!
Almaden Acres, you rock 🤘🏻
Almaden Acres - 1.5 Acre San Jose Fully Fenced Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55Fully fenced, open area for dogs to explore and chase each other. Some shade and water stations, plus toys available. I will definitely add it to my rotation of places to play!Mandy B.
Mandy B.
September 2022
Fully fenced, open area for dogs to explore and chase each other. Some shade and water stations, plus toys available. I will definitely add it to my rotation of places to play!
Almaden Acres - 1.5 Acre San Jose Fully Fenced Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55YAY!! Such an amazing sniffspot so close to us. My two dogs had SUCH a great time and the host Melissa is incredibly responsive! There were plenty of water bowls, poop bags, trash cans, and seats. It was completely secure and I felt incredibly confident about letting my dogs off leash to explore!Hope S.
Hope S.
September 2022
YAY!! Such an amazing sniffspot so close to us. My two dogs had SUCH a great time and the host Melissa is incredibly responsive! There were plenty of water bowls, poop bags, trash cans, and seats. It was completely secure and I felt incredibly confident about letting my dogs off leash to explore!
Almaden Acres - 1.5 Acre San Jose Fully Fenced Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55Almaden Acres is a really good Sniffspot, we’d definitely visit again and would recommend it. It’s one of the largest fully fenced SniffSpot in South Bay.
The location is easy to find, instructions for parking and accessing the yard are pretty clear.
The fence is pretty secure, even my small-medium mini Aussie wouldn’t be able to get out through any of gaps.
There are a lot of benches and chairs kept thoughtfully under the shade of trees. Melissa even filled fresh water in the bowls- of which there are several- in different corners of the yard.
I love that the yard is sloping a little to one end, the dogs had fun running up and down the slope.
It was not overgrown, no foxtails or anything like that.
Overall, the place was perfect for our pups! Leela P.
Leela P.
September 2022
Almaden Acres is a really good Sniffspot, we’d definitely visit again and would recommend it. It’s one of the largest fully fenced SniffSpot in South Bay.
The location is easy to find, instructions for parking and accessing the yard are pretty clear.
The fence is pretty secure, even my small-medium mini Aussie wouldn’t be able to get out through any of gaps.
There are a lot of benches and chairs kept thoughtfully under the shade of trees. Melissa even filled fresh water in the bowls- of which there are several- in different corners of the yard.
I love that the yard is sloping a little to one end, the dogs had fun running up and down the slope.
It was not overgrown, no foxtails or anything like that.
Overall, the place was perfect for our pups!
Almaden Acres - 1.5 Acre San Jose Fully Fenced Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55I can't thank this sniffspot enough for allowing my reactive dogs to have a carefree place to explore. The owner provided water, toys, places to sit, and so much more! My dogs were running around so much that I could barely get them to sit down for a photo. Brianna D.
Brianna D.
September 2022
I can't thank this sniffspot enough for allowing my reactive dogs to have a carefree place to explore. The owner provided water, toys, places to sit, and so much more! My dogs were running around so much that I could barely get them to sit down for a photo.
Almaden Acres - 1.5 Acre San Jose Fully Fenced Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55We had such a great time at this sniffspot . So much space for the pups to explore and there was water and toys available at multiple locations. Very thoughtfully setup Shruti G.
Shruti G.
September 2022
We had such a great time at this sniffspot . So much space for the pups to explore and there was water and toys available at multiple locations. Very thoughtfully setup
Almaden Acres - 1.5 Acre San Jose Fully Fenced Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55My dog had a great time! The sniffspot is a large fully fenced space with plenty of room for my dog to run around. There were lots of toys and water available for my dog and also a nice seating area. Would definitely come back again if it opens back up.Bonnie C.
Bonnie C.
September 2022
My dog had a great time! The sniffspot is a large fully fenced space with plenty of room for my dog to run around. There were lots of toys and water available for my dog and also a nice seating area. Would definitely come back again if it opens back up.
M.A.C.K9's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In San Jose | Sniffspot
55There are ripe fruit trees on the way to the back- avocado, grapefruit, and orange. My dog was thrilled to meet their goat. There is enough space to build up speed and get a good run in. Lots of fresh water and bowls. Comfortable chairs with a tent over it for shade. There are a lot of foxtails and burs. The host provided a good sized brush and let me hose my dog down which pretty much cancels it out. There are large rocks to climb on. Not the place for you if your dog is a scavenger or chewer as there are a number of junk piles on the perimeter of the field. More than enough toys and a few elevated dog beds. My dog didn't care for the agility equipment but still worth the visit. He is very tired and happy. The host has two dogs himself (one impressive dutch shepherd named a woman's name (karen, because she is not a pushover) and a male who is also trained in protection). Both were contained and had no contact with my pup. There is a tenant who can only access his place through the run where your dog is so theres a chance someone else will move through the space, however it is my understanding you would get notice and he would move directly between the gate and his door. He is employed so apparently is not expected to be there during normal work hours. The space works very well for large dogs and multiple dogs. I took some fruit to go and the host is friendly. My dog really loved the goatTatum H.
Tatum H.
May 2023
There are ripe fruit trees on the way to the back- avocado, grapefruit, and orange. My dog was thrilled to meet their goat. There is enough space to build up speed and get a good run in. Lots of fresh water and bowls. Comfortable chairs with a tent over it for shade. There are a lot of foxtails and burs. The host provided a good sized brush and let me hose my dog down which pretty much cancels it out. There are large rocks to climb on. Not the place for you if your dog is a scavenger or chewer as there are a number of junk piles on the perimeter of the field. More than enough toys and a few elevated dog beds. My dog didn't care for the agility equipment but still worth the visit. He is very tired and happy. The host has two dogs himself (one impressive dutch shepherd named a woman's name (karen, because she is not a pushover) and a male who is also trained in protection). Both were contained and had no contact with my pup. There is a tenant who can only access his place through the run where your dog is so theres a chance someone else will move through the space, however it is my understanding you would get notice and he would move directly between the gate and his door. He is employed so apparently is not expected to be there during normal work hours. The space works very well for large dogs and multiple dogs. I took some fruit to go and the host is friendly. My dog really loved the goat
M.A.C.K9's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In San Jose | Sniffspot
55Loved this space! So much room for my dogs to explore and play fetch. There was even some hilly areas to tire them out even more. An added bonus was how nice the owner was and all of the fruit trees! We will definitely be returning on a consistent basis. Brianna D.
Brianna D.
May 2023
Loved this space! So much room for my dogs to explore and play fetch. There was even some hilly areas to tire them out even more. An added bonus was how nice the owner was and all of the fruit trees! We will definitely be returning on a consistent basis.
M.A.C.K9's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In San Jose | Sniffspot
55Our dogs had fun here! The area is fully fenced with chairs, some shade, and lots of fresh water set out.
There is a goat named Jeff who is safely in his own fenced area.
The owner is great and was there to greet us and see us out.
Tia L.
Tia L.
May 2023
Our dogs had fun here! The area is fully fenced with chairs, some shade, and lots of fresh water set out.
There is a goat named Jeff who is safely in his own fenced area.
The owner is great and was there to greet us and see us out.
M.A.C.K9's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In San Jose | Sniffspot
55Had a blast with my pittie at Jake's place and we'll be back soon! It's not dry, rocky or mulched like other places within similar driving distance so I wasn't worried about paw injuries. The area is huge with shaded areas, and Jeff the goat was super sweet and chill/napping in his separate pen. The agility equipment was fun to train with and Jake even gave me training tips for new equipment since he's a pro dog trainer. He gave me a thorough run down of the area since it was my first visit and even brought out a Chuck it wand for us to borrow.
My pup is currently passed out several hours ahead of schedule so this spot gets a 5/5 from him (and me).
Yes there are foxtails around per other reviews, most are still green and none bothered my dog but if you have a long haired dog it could be a nuisance. Marisa G.
Marisa G.
June 2023
Had a blast with my pittie at Jake's place and we'll be back soon! It's not dry, rocky or mulched like other places within similar driving distance so I wasn't worried about paw injuries. The area is huge with shaded areas, and Jeff the goat was super sweet and chill/napping in his separate pen. The agility equipment was fun to train with and Jake even gave me training tips for new equipment since he's a pro dog trainer. He gave me a thorough run down of the area since it was my first visit and even brought out a Chuck it wand for us to borrow.
My pup is currently passed out several hours ahead of schedule so this spot gets a 5/5 from him (and me).
Yes there are foxtails around per other reviews, most are still green and none bothered my dog but if you have a long haired dog it could be a nuisance.
How do San Jose's private dog fields work?
Private rentals by the hour
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FAQ about our San Jose 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.
How can I find dog fields in San Jose?
There are 12 dog fields in the San Jose area. The most popular dog field is Hillside meadow. You can browse all of our dog fields here.
How do I know if a dog field works for my dog?
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.
How much do Sniffspot fields cost?
Dog fields in the San Jose area range from $15.0 and $15.0. The least expensive dog field is Hillside meadow. The most expensive dog field is Hillside meadow. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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