55Snow-cleared trails perfect for a senior dog with orthopedic challenges! So much to enjoy here with field and woods access. Success in four exercised Labradors!Brooke D.
Brooke D.
February 2021
Snow-cleared trails perfect for a senior dog with orthopedic challenges! So much to enjoy here with field and woods access. Success in four exercised Labradors!
55This was my first time visiting. I brought my two dogs and they had so much fun! It was a beautiful day and we had a lot of fun walking along the main trail. We will be back to do some more exploring on the wooded trails. Bethany B.
Bethany B.
March 2021
This was my first time visiting. I brought my two dogs and they had so much fun! It was a beautiful day and we had a lot of fun walking along the main trail. We will be back to do some more exploring on the wooded trails.
55Our dogs had a great time running around in the spring weather. Trails were in normal spring condition nothing impassable just muddy and icy in spots so bring good boots. This was our first time using sniff spot and we loved it. Hope to come back in the future as parks get busier with the warmer weather. Loved the open areas for fetch and sniffing trails around the field for running! Thanks for providing such a great space. Brittany J.
Brittany J.
March 2021
Our dogs had a great time running around in the spring weather. Trails were in normal spring condition nothing impassable just muddy and icy in spots so bring good boots. This was our first time using sniff spot and we loved it. Hope to come back in the future as parks get busier with the warmer weather. Loved the open areas for fetch and sniffing trails around the field for running! Thanks for providing such a great space.
55This Sniffspot is wonderful. Whether you like walking in the woods or prefer great open spaces this Sniffspot delivers in an awesome way. My dogs love the freedom to run and explore and I love knowing that they are safe, as well as happy!Kathleen F.
Kathleen F.
March 2021
This Sniffspot is wonderful. Whether you like walking in the woods or prefer great open spaces this Sniffspot delivers in an awesome way. My dogs love the freedom to run and explore and I love knowing that they are safe, as well as happy!
55This was our first sniff spot location and we loved it. The directions were easy to follow and the location was great. My girl is a little reactive ans although we did hear the dogs from the kennel - we parked as instructed and there were no issues. We have a long road trip ahead and this was a perfect stop for her to explore freely. Thank you. Michele C.
Michele C.
March 2021
This was our first sniff spot location and we loved it. The directions were easy to follow and the location was great. My girl is a little reactive ans although we did hear the dogs from the kennel - we parked as instructed and there were no issues. We have a long road trip ahead and this was a perfect stop for her to explore freely. Thank you.
55Perfect spot for the furbabes. Open field and wooded trails. Even more excited about the half price for additional dogs after the first dog. Everyone should do this. I mean, you are renting it by the hour, doesn't make a difference to them of its one dog or 8 dogs. :) Thank you for sharing your 20 acres.D G.
D G.
April 2021
Perfect spot for the furbabes. Open field and wooded trails. Even more excited about the half price for additional dogs after the first dog. Everyone should do this. I mean, you are renting it by the hour, doesn't make a difference to them of its one dog or 8 dogs. :) Thank you for sharing your 20 acres.
55I brought our 3-month old Golden Retriever puppy to this Sniffspot today. He had a great time with all the smells and sights. It would be fun to add another dog to romp with. So much room and well-maintained trails. I highly recommend!Peggy C.
Peggy C.
April 2021
I brought our 3-month old Golden Retriever puppy to this Sniffspot today. He had a great time with all the smells and sights. It would be fun to add another dog to romp with. So much room and well-maintained trails. I highly recommend!
55What a treat! They have thought of everything … treats, toys, seats, hammocks, water for dogs and humans, bug spray, sunscreen and GOATS!!!! And all the open space for the pooches to explore! Loved it!
Janet S.
Janet S.
June 2023
What a treat! They have thought of everything … treats, toys, seats, hammocks, water for dogs and humans, bug spray, sunscreen and GOATS!!!! And all the open space for the pooches to explore! Loved it!
55What a beautiful spot. Loved the nature, the sounds, the sniffs. Goats were sweet, really kicked that herding instinct into high gear. Got my steps in and melted my workday stress away. Daniel is welcoming to guests and we will be back! Thank youamber t.
amber t.
June 2023
What a beautiful spot. Loved the nature, the sounds, the sniffs. Goats were sweet, really kicked that herding instinct into high gear. Got my steps in and melted my workday stress away. Daniel is welcoming to guests and we will be back! Thank you
55This was a great spot to visit. The space was clean. There were so many spots to visit and explore.
The goats were fun!!!! For the dog too. 😀
We will be back soon. Jessica R.
Jessica R.
June 2023
This was a great spot to visit. The space was clean. There were so many spots to visit and explore.
The goats were fun!!!! For the dog too. 😀
We will be back soon.
55We had our first visit today after seeing this Sniff spot featured on the morning news. Our dog does not do well at dog parks, so we thought this was an awesome alternative. It was so fun! Very good directions once we arrived, on where to go and where to park. Our dog loved the goats, and loved just running free! It did rain on us, and Daniel messaged that there was an umbrella available by the barn and a rain shelter to use. Beautiful property, lots of toys and treats available, and even in the rain we had a blast! We will definitely be heading back soon!Kellie K.
Kellie K.
June 2023
We had our first visit today after seeing this Sniff spot featured on the morning news. Our dog does not do well at dog parks, so we thought this was an awesome alternative. It was so fun! Very good directions once we arrived, on where to go and where to park. Our dog loved the goats, and loved just running free! It did rain on us, and Daniel messaged that there was an umbrella available by the barn and a rain shelter to use. Beautiful property, lots of toys and treats available, and even in the rain we had a blast! We will definitely be heading back soon!
55Highly recommend visiting this spot!! It was so fun to feed the goats and our dogs absolutely loved all the space to run. There’s plenty of toys and treats, as well as other goodies to use while there. Looking forward to our next time in Minnesota so we can visit again! Isabella D.
Isabella D.
June 2023
Highly recommend visiting this spot!! It was so fun to feed the goats and our dogs absolutely loved all the space to run. There’s plenty of toys and treats, as well as other goodies to use while there. Looking forward to our next time in Minnesota so we can visit again!
55My dog had a joyful romp throughout the fenced grounds and experienced her first goat encounter. So much fun. Daniel is very responsive to questions and provides all the essentials (plus more!) for dogs and the humans they bring along. Thank you!Chris E.
Chris E.
June 2023
My dog had a joyful romp throughout the fenced grounds and experienced her first goat encounter. So much fun. Daniel is very responsive to questions and provides all the essentials (plus more!) for dogs and the humans they bring along. Thank you!
55This sniffspot was AMAZING. The goats, the amenities (bottled water, treats for the goats and dogs, a hose and bowls, headlamps available for evening visits), the paths—all exceeded my expectations. I have a reactive dog and wasn’t sure how she would do with the goats but she did great—just very curious. Overall, this place is worth the drive and spending a little more for a great experience!Danielle H.
Danielle H.
June 2023
This sniffspot was AMAZING. The goats, the amenities (bottled water, treats for the goats and dogs, a hose and bowls, headlamps available for evening visits), the paths—all exceeded my expectations. I have a reactive dog and wasn’t sure how she would do with the goats but she did great—just very curious. Overall, this place is worth the drive and spending a little more for a great experience!
55This was our first SniffSpot and I am fairly certain nothing will come close to how amazing this place is! We are on a two week road trip and the dogs (and humans!) loved every bit of love and attention that was put into this SniffSpot. The goats are just the cherry on top!! Highly recommend and the only negative is we don’t live close enough to visit regularly!!! We will absolutely be visiting anytime we’re in town!Jacqueline R.
Jacqueline R.
June 2023
This was our first SniffSpot and I am fairly certain nothing will come close to how amazing this place is! We are on a two week road trip and the dogs (and humans!) loved every bit of love and attention that was put into this SniffSpot. The goats are just the cherry on top!! Highly recommend and the only negative is we don’t live close enough to visit regularly!!! We will absolutely be visiting anytime we’re in town!
55We had a great time today! The goats were totally for me, my dog wasn’t interested in the slightest! Thank you hosts for a wonderful, thoughtful sniff spot. 4 paws and one tail up!Amy N.
Amy N.
June 2023
We had a great time today! The goats were totally for me, my dog wasn’t interested in the slightest! Thank you hosts for a wonderful, thoughtful sniff spot. 4 paws and one tail up!
How do Alma's private 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 Alma dog parks
Are dog parks good for dogs?
It is important for dogs to have off leash exercise to sniff and run. But the free and open nature of public dog parks has drawbacks. There could be aggressive dogs, disease transmission and cleanliness issues. For this reason, many dog behaviorists discourage visiting public dog parks and recommend Sniffspot's private dog parks. Sniffspot private dog parks only allow one guest to book at a time and are not open to the public, which solves many of these issues.
Are 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 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 guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 97% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Alma area are 5 stars.
How do I know if a dog park works for my dog?
You can filter Sniffspot dog parks by fencing and distractions. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our 23 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 3 off leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can also filter locations to avoid other domestic animals and people. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions.
What is the best dog beach near Alma?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Alma is . At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Alma have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 23 fully fenced dog parks in or near Alma. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Alma?
The Alma area has 4 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is Wheaton Wild.