55My three dogs had a blast. The Schott Ranch has many great places on the property for them to explore and wear themselves out. They have a lot of amenities, including a comfortable shaded area to sit and easy access to water with a kiddie pool. Aaron R.
Aaron R.
September 2023
My three dogs had a blast. The Schott Ranch has many great places on the property for them to explore and wear themselves out. They have a lot of amenities, including a comfortable shaded area to sit and easy access to water with a kiddie pool.
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55My dog Blue loved it! He really enjoyed exploring and sniffing around. It’s right off a 4-lane highway so there’s some traffic noise and cars visible, but overall not too much of an issue for my boy who is reactive to cars. Hannah N.
Hannah N.
September 2023
My dog Blue loved it! He really enjoyed exploring and sniffing around. It’s right off a 4-lane highway so there’s some traffic noise and cars visible, but overall not too much of an issue for my boy who is reactive to cars.
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55Our dogs had such a great time! Nice, clean property with a good amount of toys for them to play with. They have a water hose on site which is super convenient. One of our dogs is really reactive but had ZERO triggers out here. We definitely plan on being back here! Kimberly B.
Kimberly B.
September 2023
Our dogs had such a great time! Nice, clean property with a good amount of toys for them to play with. They have a water hose on site which is super convenient. One of our dogs is really reactive but had ZERO triggers out here. We definitely plan on being back here!
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55The spot was very clean and our boys loved it. There is everything you could need. Our puppy really loved the toy hanging from the tree. Overall, it is a great spot and we will be sure to come back. Carah P.
Carah P.
September 2023
The spot was very clean and our boys loved it. There is everything you could need. Our puppy really loved the toy hanging from the tree. Overall, it is a great spot and we will be sure to come back.
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55Such a cute area! A great spot for dogs that need to get their wiggles out. My pups had so much fun running through the wooded area and getting their paws wet in the provided pool. We will definitely be coming back.Chloe M.
Chloe M.
September 2023
Such a cute area! A great spot for dogs that need to get their wiggles out. My pups had so much fun running through the wooded area and getting their paws wet in the provided pool. We will definitely be coming back.
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55Our dogs LOVED exploring this new spot. There’s plenty of room to roam, chase balls, sniff independently, etc. They have a water spicket on site which is really convenient. There’s a shaded spot for pawrents to sit away from the sun while the dogs do there own thing. We also had a nice time walking the property with our pups to explore. Was a little nervous at how close it was to Bandera (a busy road) but there’s a fence lining the whole property & once I was there, I was at ease that my dogs wouldn’t end up on the road. Highly recommend! Alexis D.
Alexis D.
September 2023
Our dogs LOVED exploring this new spot. There’s plenty of room to roam, chase balls, sniff independently, etc. They have a water spicket on site which is really convenient. There’s a shaded spot for pawrents to sit away from the sun while the dogs do there own thing. We also had a nice time walking the property with our pups to explore. Was a little nervous at how close it was to Bandera (a busy road) but there’s a fence lining the whole property & once I was there, I was at ease that my dogs wouldn’t end up on the road. Highly recommend!
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55This is our favorite sniffspot in the area. We love how remote it is and the perfect sized lot. Fence is fully fenced but if you have an escape artist smaller dog they could potentially get out under the entrance gate but we've never had a problem even when we did bring my mom's small dog. They are improving the area with new trails, pool and tree tugger toy. 15/10 would recommend Megan G.
Megan G.
September 2023
This is our favorite sniffspot in the area. We love how remote it is and the perfect sized lot. Fence is fully fenced but if you have an escape artist smaller dog they could potentially get out under the entrance gate but we've never had a problem even when we did bring my mom's small dog. They are improving the area with new trails, pool and tree tugger toy. 15/10 would recommend
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55Nice little spot with lots of shade. Beware of cacti and some rough terrain but my dogs had a ball. Host has a very nice setup with box of toys, kid pool and water access, and a trashcan to throw away any waste. Victoria P.
Victoria P.
September 2023
Nice little spot with lots of shade. Beware of cacti and some rough terrain but my dogs had a ball. Host has a very nice setup with box of toys, kid pool and water access, and a trashcan to throw away any waste.
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55Cute and quiet little spot, out of the way in the hill country. Plenty of space and shade. There are some toys and access to water and a doggie pool. For the humans there is sunscreen and bug spray. I'll be going back!! Emmy J.
Emmy J.
September 2023
Cute and quiet little spot, out of the way in the hill country. Plenty of space and shade. There are some toys and access to water and a doggie pool. For the humans there is sunscreen and bug spray. I'll be going back!!
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55This spot was great! My dogs were so exhausted. Evening time slot was great, weather was perfect! Place is completely fenced In. There was a picnic table to sit at and host even had bandaids, extra poop bags and dog treats, how considerate! Will definitely be going again.Irene H.
Irene H.
October 2023
This spot was great! My dogs were so exhausted. Evening time slot was great, weather was perfect! Place is completely fenced In. There was a picnic table to sit at and host even had bandaids, extra poop bags and dog treats, how considerate! Will definitely be going again.
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55This location was perfect for our two German shepherds that don't do well at dog parks! It felt welcoming, safe and a great place for them to sniff, play and even work on some training and commands. Thank you!Laura C.
Laura C.
October 2023
This location was perfect for our two German shepherds that don't do well at dog parks! It felt welcoming, safe and a great place for them to sniff, play and even work on some training and commands. Thank you!
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55My dogs are pooped! They had such fun. Lots of ball throwing and exploring. Good size with plenty of shaded areas for walking around. For this city girl it felt like a walk in the woods. We had a great time. Kimberley C.
Kimberley C.
November 2023
My dogs are pooped! They had such fun. Lots of ball throwing and exploring. Good size with plenty of shaded areas for walking around. For this city girl it felt like a walk in the woods. We had a great time.
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55Fantastic spot, very clean, welcoming, lots of grass and trees and a patio table to relax. Our pooch enjoyed it and came home happy and tired. :)Maureen D.
Maureen D.
November 2023
Fantastic spot, very clean, welcoming, lots of grass and trees and a patio table to relax. Our pooch enjoyed it and came home happy and tired. :)
How do Bandera'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 Bandera 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Bandera 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 89 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 7 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.
Does Bandera have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 89 fully fenced dog parks in or near Bandera. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Bandera?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Bandera. The most popular agility option is Doggy Heaven Dog Park.
Where in Bandera can I find a pool for dog swimming?