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
No other dogs during your visits
Only you and your dogs are allowed to enter a spot during the time you've booked it
Reactive dogs welcome
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
Monthly memberships
Many of our dog parks have the option to access member-only benefits with a fixed monthly price
What people say about dog fields around Vandalia, Ohio
Brittany M.
September 2023
Our doggie loved every minute here!! Her nose was too the ground 99% of the time with all the sniffs and the other 1% was enjoying swimming in the pond. We will definitely be back!!
Nicole W.
September 2023
We had a blast at this Sniffspot and we will definitely be back. Loved the open area for the dogs to run, the pond for them to swim in with the creek and the trails. Definitely a great spot if your dog can handle being off leash or on a long line.
Renee D.
August 2023
Awesome space for my newly adopted dog. He is a runner so I had him on a 20 ft leash. But he could roam free still with no other chance encounters with dogs. I also wanted to see how he would do in the water. He loved the creek and the pond. Highly recommend this place
Jessi R.
August 2023
This was our first Sniff Spot. Really loved it. Our hound is reactive so it was nice to be able to walk knowing we didn’t need to worry about encountering others. Our dogs loved the creek!
Kelsey H.
August 2023
All was as described! My dogs had a great time. There was a cute station with poop bags and toys. The property ran kinda nearby the interstate, and I wish I had known if there was a fence between the property and interstate to ensure safety when letting my dogs off leash. But that may have been more my anxiety than an actual safety concern!
Kait S.
August 2023
Such a great spot! We brought our senior Great Dane and our little pittie to swim in the pond and play in the creek - and they had THE BEST time! The property was easy to find, clean, private, and safe. It is not fenced so we just kept them on long lines, and it was the perfect spot!
Darcel W.
August 2023
Beautiful property and plenty of space for your dog to run free. We had so much fun. We were able to train recall, do leash training, and Chanel enjoyed several trips through the water.
We will definitely visit again!
Rebecca E.
August 2023
This was our first ever sniff spot and my dog loved it!! We stayed mostly around the creek and the trails. She was obsessed with playing in the water at the creek!! Glad I wore some rain boots! Directions were easy to follow and no other animals or people around while we were there so it was perfect. We will definitely be back!
Jessica R.
August 2023
Awesome property with literally everything you (and your pup!) could ask for. Pond, trails, fields and creeks! Will definitely be back.
Jessi S.
July 2023
Great area, trails were slightly overgrown but no issue for us. We had an amazing time with the water spots!
Hannah P.
July 2023
We loved it here!!!! Walked the trails, played in the creek, Tyler Toney sprung into the pond and had his first swimming adventure!!! Thank you for an awesome experience!!!
Gina S.
July 2023
This was a wonderful place for the pups to play. They adored the creek! Very clean, pretty. We’ll visit again! Thank you.
Katie S.
July 2023
This place is absolutely amazing and just what was needed to exercise our two Aussies who are water dogs. We stayed right around the creek area, and the dogs would go up the small hill and run around in the grass area, then right back to the creek. We will 100% be back.
Claire S.
June 2023
My dog loved having the chance to roam and swim off leash without worries. It’s hard to find a place for him to play all his energy away without overheating in the summertime. We both had a really nice time and will definitely be back! The hosts even have some toys and poop bags to use if you forget something at home.
Erin S.
June 2023
This was such a great area for Zoe to swim, run around and catch the frisbee! Unfortunately, she lost her frisbee in the pond, but hopefully it turns up for other dogs to play with.
Bob C.
May 2023
It was nice to let our dogs off the leash to swim in the pond! There's some trails and a creek too. Nice place!
Stacey H.
May 2023
This place is awesome! My dogs loved racing up and down the trails, and splashing in the creek. My big swimmer took a few leaps into the pond and we all had a really good time. Thanks for such a fun spot!
Max G.
May 2023
Great place to take your dogs to play and swim. Nice pond and walking paths. Very clean and really close to us. Thanks max
Steven L.
May 2023
Amy’s place was great. Very accommodating and spacious. She even had toys available ti play with. We spent most of our time playing in the pond. We will definitely be making frequent trips back. Thanks Amy!
Jaime L.
May 2023
We had a great time and the pups had so much fun with all the space to run and swim. Definitely a great find
What other types of private dog parks are available?
Dog water parks
Many hosts have added water features like pools and/or are nearby lakes or rivers.
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.