55This was our first ever Sniffspot and it was great! My dog had so much fun playing fetch and running between the two levels of the yard. Nice shady spots for when he needed to cool down and some toys that he loved to play with as well. There are definitely a few spots I noticed that a smaller dog could escape from, I had no concerns for my shepherd mix, but if you have a smaller dog (probably around a frenchie or smaller) who is an escape artist, I wouldn’t go here. Otherwise, this was a great place. Kysa O.
Kysa O.
June 2024
This was our first ever Sniffspot and it was great! My dog had so much fun playing fetch and running between the two levels of the yard. Nice shady spots for when he needed to cool down and some toys that he loved to play with as well. There are definitely a few spots I noticed that a smaller dog could escape from, I had no concerns for my shepherd mix, but if you have a smaller dog (probably around a frenchie or smaller) who is an escape artist, I wouldn’t go here. Otherwise, this was a great place.
Mike's Fully Fenced Yard With Guest WiFi | Sniffspot
55Mikes place is always great! On a sunny day there’s a nice view. The yard has an upper & lower level for the doggie to romp around. There is seating & a table for guests. Excellent yard to spend quality time with your pup!Phil G.
Phil G.
June 2024
Mikes place is always great! On a sunny day there’s a nice view. The yard has an upper & lower level for the doggie to romp around. There is seating & a table for guests. Excellent yard to spend quality time with your pup!
Larry's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Seattle | Sniffspot
55Best day of my puppy’s life I think!! She ran like the wind without being on a leash. She saw her first squirrel The space is perfect for zoomies! Already planning a return. The owner is very nice. Michelle H.
Michelle H.
May 2024
Best day of my puppy’s life I think!! She ran like the wind without being on a leash. She saw her first squirrel The space is perfect for zoomies! Already planning a return. The owner is very nice.
West Seattle: Jayden's Back Yard Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55Sydney is responsive and warm! The yard is as pictured and has everything we needed. Very chill vibe with plenty of privacy for when you need to work on some training skills without feeling like all eyes are on you. 12/10 looking forward
to having my dog enjoy Jayden’s yard often.Jasmine J.
Jasmine J.
May 2022
Sydney is responsive and warm! The yard is as pictured and has everything we needed. Very chill vibe with plenty of privacy for when you need to work on some training skills without feeling like all eyes are on you. 12/10 looking forward
to having my dog enjoy Jayden’s yard often.
West Seattle: Jayden's Back Yard Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55This was great. A spacious yard with two levels to run up and down. And it was a great place to work with our reactive dog on being calm when people or dogs walked by. She couldn’t really see them but heard them occasionally. Genie L.
Genie L.
May 2022
This was great. A spacious yard with two levels to run up and down. And it was a great place to work with our reactive dog on being calm when people or dogs walked by. She couldn’t really see them but heard them occasionally.
West Seattle: Jayden's Back Yard Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55Beautiful yard! Two levels to really get good fetch in. My pup loved flying up and down both levels and was thoroughly worn out. Thanks! Stephanie P.
Stephanie P.
June 2022
Beautiful yard! Two levels to really get good fetch in. My pup loved flying up and down both levels and was thoroughly worn out. Thanks!
West Seattle: Jayden's Back Yard Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55Super easy to find.
My dog is a senior 15lb Jack Russell mix with personality issues.
She doesn't get up to much running around, but she enjoyed plodding around sniffing every was corner.
The fencing was super secure so I felt good about letting her do her thing. Desiree M.
Desiree M.
July 2022
Super easy to find.
My dog is a senior 15lb Jack Russell mix with personality issues.
She doesn't get up to much running around, but she enjoyed plodding around sniffing every was corner.
The fencing was super secure so I felt good about letting her do her thing.
West Seattle: Jayden's Back Yard Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55This is a lovely yard - pretty, clean, well-maintained. There are toys and water available and a couple of benches. I will say, though, that if you have an anxious, reactive dog, this may not be the yard for you. There were a lot of neighborhood noises here: dogs barking, kids screaming (nice to know kids were outdoors playing and not inside playing video games or watching TV!), car alarms going off. One of my dogs was kind of a mess the whole time. Other than that, though, I highly recommend it! Heather R.
Heather R.
August 2022
This is a lovely yard - pretty, clean, well-maintained. There are toys and water available and a couple of benches. I will say, though, that if you have an anxious, reactive dog, this may not be the yard for you. There were a lot of neighborhood noises here: dogs barking, kids screaming (nice to know kids were outdoors playing and not inside playing video games or watching TV!), car alarms going off. One of my dogs was kind of a mess the whole time. Other than that, though, I highly recommend it!
West Seattle: Jayden's Back Yard Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55Awesome 2 part yard with great elevation difference. We used this to our advantage to tire our pup out by throwing the ball into the lower yard, requiring her to have to climb back up to the upper yard. Lots of toys and balls available. Ample space. Nice secure and mostly private fence. Our dog has some reactivity issues that we’re working on (hence us renting out private sniff spot!) so she did bark at cars as they drove by, which happened about once every 15 min or so in the upper yard. That’s more of “our problem” but just in case you have a car sensitive dog!
We definitely will return to this awesome yard. Michelle H.
Michelle H.
August 2022
Awesome 2 part yard with great elevation difference. We used this to our advantage to tire our pup out by throwing the ball into the lower yard, requiring her to have to climb back up to the upper yard. Lots of toys and balls available. Ample space. Nice secure and mostly private fence. Our dog has some reactivity issues that we’re working on (hence us renting out private sniff spot!) so she did bark at cars as they drove by, which happened about once every 15 min or so in the upper yard. That’s more of “our problem” but just in case you have a car sensitive dog!
We definitely will return to this awesome yard.
West Seattle: Jayden's Back Yard Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55Great yard! Going from the upper yard to the lower yard adds fun terrain for small dogs.
We were running late and worried about going over on our time. Sydney was responsive and easy to coordinate with. Rebecca J.
Rebecca J.
September 2022
Great yard! Going from the upper yard to the lower yard adds fun terrain for small dogs.
We were running late and worried about going over on our time. Sydney was responsive and easy to coordinate with.
55We had a great time at this yard - we’re working on our dog’s reactivity, so it was super useful to have a space where she could hear other dogs but not see or interact. Super sturdy fence!Miriam K.
Miriam K.
September 2022
We had a great time at this yard - we’re working on our dog’s reactivity, so it was super useful to have a space where she could hear other dogs but not see or interact. Super sturdy fence!
55Nice, clean, spacious yard with high fencing. I felt secure with my foster who can leap a 5ft fence. There was a little dog barking on other side of fence. Luckily my foster was not phased but may be too much for dogs who struggle with barrier frustration and reactivity. Otherwise, we had a great time and my foster was able to relax, decompress, sniff, play fetch, get the zooming and practice his recall. Elisa R.
Elisa R.
October 2022
Nice, clean, spacious yard with high fencing. I felt secure with my foster who can leap a 5ft fence. There was a little dog barking on other side of fence. Luckily my foster was not phased but may be too much for dogs who struggle with barrier frustration and reactivity. Otherwise, we had a great time and my foster was able to relax, decompress, sniff, play fetch, get the zooming and practice his recall.
555 stars for great communication, a clean space, and plentiful toys. I had a reactive pup with me, which made the barking from several neighborhood dogs too much for my little crew. We chose to leave early. This is a great spot for dogs who are not bark/barrier reactive!
Jennifer B.
Jennifer B.
October 2022
5 stars for great communication, a clean space, and plentiful toys. I had a reactive pup with me, which made the barking from several neighborhood dogs too much for my little crew. We chose to leave early. This is a great spot for dogs who are not bark/barrier reactive!
55My girl loved taking her harness off and running free! She enjoyed herself so much that the dogs barking in the neighboring yards didn't even bother her. We will be coming again. Francie M.
Francie M.
October 2022
My girl loved taking her harness off and running free! She enjoyed herself so much that the dogs barking in the neighboring yards didn't even bother her. We will be coming again.
How do Vashon's private small dog parks 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 Vashon small dog parks
Are small dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private for just you and dogs you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). All Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by park users so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars.
How can I find small dog parks in Vashon?
There are 200 small dog parks in the Vashon area. The most popular small dog park is . You can browse all of our small dog parks here.
How do I know if a small dog park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your furry friends. If your dog doesn't respond to owner commands, you can visit one of our enclosed dog park areas. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our small dog park sites where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can see any park amenities provided, including a park bench, water for dogs or water features such as kiddie pool or water hose. If your dog loves water, you can go to a park with water features, but if they don't love water, you can avoid them. We also recommend reading reviews to check for park maintenance issues and reaching out to the host with any questions. And lastly, of course, check park hours. Many of our parks are open from dawn until dusk.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that owners sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. We also require that pet owners follow safety protocols around water features.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
If you are planning an amazing small dog park party, each Sniffspot park has their own rules regarding special events. Many parks allow doggie birthday parties, training, water parties and other event types. Event organizers need to be responsible for their guests and event organizers should coordinate with the host regarding their fun party. Make sure the park has amenities you need for your party, such as a park with lots of picnic tables with park benches.
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