55This spot was awesome! The host has paths even with snow so they were easy to walk. Great spot to work on our come when called. Huge field for my dog to run. Jolene P.
Jolene P.
January 2020
This spot was awesome! The host has paths even with snow so they were easy to walk. Great spot to work on our come when called. Huge field for my dog to run.
55We drive 2 hours from the Twin Cities to visit this Sniffspot. This was our second visit. My dogs wear GPS collars because they can jump fences easily, but this space is so big and open they have plenty of room to run. They love coming here and I love watching them run together. My old man can't go to dog parks and is dog selective, so this is a treat for him to run and explore without unknown dogs.Mary P.
Mary P.
March 2020
We drive 2 hours from the Twin Cities to visit this Sniffspot. This was our second visit. My dogs wear GPS collars because they can jump fences easily, but this space is so big and open they have plenty of room to run. They love coming here and I love watching them run together. My old man can't go to dog parks and is dog selective, so this is a treat for him to run and explore without unknown dogs.
55It's fully enclosed with a great combination of open space, tall grass sections, and wooded area. There are dogs in kennels near by that were great for us to do some training on desensitizing Ellie by edging her away and easing her back closer. It was easy to let Ellie off leash and she was very stoked to be able to just roam free as we walked the acreage. She just had exuded happiness and confidence. It was a great experience for us.Nick W.
Nick W.
August 2019
It's fully enclosed with a great combination of open space, tall grass sections, and wooded area. There are dogs in kennels near by that were great for us to do some training on desensitizing Ellie by edging her away and easing her back closer. It was easy to let Ellie off leash and she was very stoked to be able to just roam free as we walked the acreage. She just had exuded happiness and confidence. It was a great experience for us.
55I loved this property! It's a great size for a few loops in 2 hrs. Such a comfort that it's completely fenced and so nice to have a mix of woods and open space (would be awesome for epic retrieve games). As the property owner notes, their vizslas will be barking when you are near the entrance; they were completely out of view, though, and not in danger of interacting with your dog. Depending on where you're at with work on reactivity this could be a great opportunity for safe exposure or a problem.Stephanie J.
Stephanie J.
September 2019
I loved this property! It's a great size for a few loops in 2 hrs. Such a comfort that it's completely fenced and so nice to have a mix of woods and open space (would be awesome for epic retrieve games). As the property owner notes, their vizslas will be barking when you are near the entrance; they were completely out of view, though, and not in danger of interacting with your dog. Depending on where you're at with work on reactivity this could be a great opportunity for safe exposure or a problem.
55I loved that there were both shaded woody areas and open field areas. This is such a perfect area for dog exercise! Super grateful for this opportunity for my sweet sensitive boy Chester who never gets to run!Sandy M.
Sandy M.
September 2019
I loved that there were both shaded woody areas and open field areas. This is such a perfect area for dog exercise! Super grateful for this opportunity for my sweet sensitive boy Chester who never gets to run!
55This was my second time visiting this space, so I'm not sure if I'm supposed to review again. But it's just a perfect space for my dog. I took off of work on the expected last warm sunny day of the season to enjoy a comfortable walk, and it was absolutely perfect. So worth a trek from Minneapolis.Stephanie J.
Stephanie J.
October 2019
This was my second time visiting this space, so I'm not sure if I'm supposed to review again. But it's just a perfect space for my dog. I took off of work on the expected last warm sunny day of the season to enjoy a comfortable walk, and it was absolutely perfect. So worth a trek from Minneapolis.
55Great place! Wide open in the center of the land for sprinting and bounding through tall grass. Wooded on the edges with trails, sniffs, and trees to jump. Highly recommend - we'll be back!Erin H.
Erin H.
December 2019
Great place! Wide open in the center of the land for sprinting and bounding through tall grass. Wooded on the edges with trails, sniffs, and trees to jump. Highly recommend - we'll be back!
55Our dog Molly had a wonderful time at this sniff spot and so did I. Lots of open space to play catch and beautiful wooded areas for walking and exploring. It is Spring and the ground is wet so boots are a must and the road in is also muddy. It is a ways out but worth the drive. Margaret G.
Margaret G.
April 2020
Our dog Molly had a wonderful time at this sniff spot and so did I. Lots of open space to play catch and beautiful wooded areas for walking and exploring. It is Spring and the ground is wet so boots are a must and the road in is also muddy. It is a ways out but worth the drive.
55We will use this spot again. The long open field with some mowed, some not, gave us good visibility of the dogs, yet lots of great field conditions for them to explore. The wooded areas around the outside were good for a change of scenery and a chance for the dogs to cool off.Disa W.
Disa W.
April 2020
We will use this spot again. The long open field with some mowed, some not, gave us good visibility of the dogs, yet lots of great field conditions for them to explore. The wooded areas around the outside were good for a change of scenery and a chance for the dogs to cool off.
55Wonderful experience! Property well kept, though I’m sure it will take a lot of work to clear the trails of fallen branches...not a problem for us to navigate around them though!Sandy M.
Sandy M.
April 2020
Wonderful experience! Property well kept, though I’m sure it will take a lot of work to clear the trails of fallen branches...not a problem for us to navigate around them though!
55I love this Sniffspot. It's worth the drive from Minneapolis for us. Makes me want to move to the country and have 20 fenced acres for my dog. Perfect size for a few laps or traverses of the many options -- open field or woods -- in 2 hours. Stephanie J.
Stephanie J.
April 2020
I love this Sniffspot. It's worth the drive from Minneapolis for us. Makes me want to move to the country and have 20 fenced acres for my dog. Perfect size for a few laps or traverses of the many options -- open field or woods -- in 2 hours.
55My sighthound loved both the long area of open field for leg-stretching sprints and the wooded trails for new smells and wildlife. We both returned to our hound hauler (minivan) tired and happy. We will be back!Jenny H.
Jenny H.
April 2020
My sighthound loved both the long area of open field for leg-stretching sprints and the wooded trails for new smells and wildlife. We both returned to our hound hauler (minivan) tired and happy. We will be back!
55Great spot for dogs to run around! We walked the paths and the dogs loved getting some good sniffs. We also brought a Chuckit and used the big open field for fetch. Our dogs can be dog reactive, but the spot was so big that the dog kennel near the entrance were not an issue. We'll be back!Sarah S.
Sarah S.
April 2020
Great spot for dogs to run around! We walked the paths and the dogs loved getting some good sniffs. We also brought a Chuckit and used the big open field for fetch. Our dogs can be dog reactive, but the spot was so big that the dog kennel near the entrance were not an issue. We'll be back!
55So, so cool! Worth the drive! Dogs can be a little noisy, so if your dogs are reactive, keep that in mind. Beautiful, fun place to take your dogs. Grace K.
Grace K.
April 2020
So, so cool! Worth the drive! Dogs can be a little noisy, so if your dogs are reactive, keep that in mind. Beautiful, fun place to take your dogs.
55It's just a great lot and experience. There is a big center field surrounded by private tree lines and fencing. Lot's of great sniffs and easy to enter and leave.Nick W.
Nick W.
April 2020
It's just a great lot and experience. There is a big center field surrounded by private tree lines and fencing. Lot's of great sniffs and easy to enter and leave.
55My dog sensitive pitbull mix, Chester, and I regularly visit this location, and have been there in all four seasons. We have a ball! The owners have done such a great job of maintaining the grounds, it must be a lot of work to remove fallen trees from ice storms, etc. on the trails. Really grateful to Michel and Mark for this wonderful relaxing getaway for both of us.Sandy M.
Sandy M.
May 2020
My dog sensitive pitbull mix, Chester, and I regularly visit this location, and have been there in all four seasons. We have a ball! The owners have done such a great job of maintaining the grounds, it must be a lot of work to remove fallen trees from ice storms, etc. on the trails. Really grateful to Michel and Mark for this wonderful relaxing getaway for both of us.
55We love this Sniff Spot. Thank you to Michel for making it available. So nice to have both woods and open space for a dog to play and explore.Stephanie J.
Stephanie J.
May 2020
We love this Sniff Spot. Thank you to Michel for making it available. So nice to have both woods and open space for a dog to play and explore.
55We are repeat customers and our pup Ellie LOOOOVES this spot. She likes to immediately sprint from the car and gallop down the nicely mowed and maintained pathways. It's a very spiritual experience for us.Nick W.
Nick W.
June 2020
We are repeat customers and our pup Ellie LOOOOVES this spot. She likes to immediately sprint from the car and gallop down the nicely mowed and maintained pathways. It's a very spiritual experience for us.
55The dogs give it 8 paws up!
Lots of shaded area, open area, variations in the landscape. We will be back! Melinda H.
Melinda H.
June 2020
The dogs give it 8 paws up!
Lots of shaded area, open area, variations in the landscape. We will be back!
How do Arcadia's private dog fields 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 Arcadia 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.
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.