55My dog and I were embarking on a long road trip together, and I needed a safe spot to exercise her before our long drive.
She had so much fun at this spot and was able to run and run and run!!
We come here weekly. And every time my dog has a blast.Atlee J.
Atlee J.
October 2021
My dog and I were embarking on a long road trip together, and I needed a safe spot to exercise her before our long drive.
She had so much fun at this spot and was able to run and run and run!!
We come here weekly. And every time my dog has a blast.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55We came for Rue’s big birthday adventure and she absolutely had the time of her life. Definitely our favorite sniff spot so far, so much space to run and around and explore. We will be back! Tori G.
Tori G.
October 2021
We came for Rue’s big birthday adventure and she absolutely had the time of her life. Definitely our favorite sniff spot so far, so much space to run and around and explore. We will be back!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55Perfect!
Besides all the nice touches and attention to detail mentioned by others, this Sniffspot has a perfect mix of grassy open space, bushes and trees to encourage running, playing and sniffing. It so rare to have 3 fenced in acres to play in. My dog and I enjoyed our outing at this welcoming place equally and topped it of with a picnic. Well worth the long drive. If you have a reactive or shy dog, don’t hesitate to visit. Dagmar K.
Dagmar K.
April 2021
Perfect!
Besides all the nice touches and attention to detail mentioned by others, this Sniffspot has a perfect mix of grassy open space, bushes and trees to encourage running, playing and sniffing. It so rare to have 3 fenced in acres to play in. My dog and I enjoyed our outing at this welcoming place equally and topped it of with a picnic. Well worth the long drive. If you have a reactive or shy dog, don’t hesitate to visit.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55This is a lovely spot! Loved the meandering grassy paths for exploring as well as wider straighter grassy paths for fetching! We’ll be back!Stephanie J.
Stephanie J.
August 2021
This is a lovely spot! Loved the meandering grassy paths for exploring as well as wider straighter grassy paths for fetching! We’ll be back!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55This spot is great for so many things!! Multiple paths - both sides with long stretches for the pups to get a full sprint and patches of forest on the inside for tons of sniffs. Multiple open areas for play. Fence is secure all the way around. Easy to park. Beautiful landscape. Swing chairs and table for the humans. A great spot to spend some time outside! Ashley S.
Ashley S.
July 2021
This spot is great for so many things!! Multiple paths - both sides with long stretches for the pups to get a full sprint and patches of forest on the inside for tons of sniffs. Multiple open areas for play. Fence is secure all the way around. Easy to park. Beautiful landscape. Swing chairs and table for the humans. A great spot to spend some time outside!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55I thought this spot was magical & had everything possible the first time we visited. I was surprised there were even more ammenities this go around! Top notch! Thanks for another great experience!Erin M.
Erin M.
July 2021
I thought this spot was magical & had everything possible the first time we visited. I was surprised there were even more ammenities this go around! Top notch! Thanks for another great experience!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55Such a great spot! Plenty of room to run and explore, we especially appreciated the water station and toys! Thank you for sharing your space with us! Emily C.
Emily C.
July 2021
Such a great spot! Plenty of room to run and explore, we especially appreciated the water station and toys! Thank you for sharing your space with us!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55Amazing property! We drove 2 hours ro come here (we're roadtrip training our pups) and will absolutely do it again! They have thought of everything! Emilie-Anne N.
Emilie-Anne N.
July 2021
Amazing property! We drove 2 hours ro come here (we're roadtrip training our pups) and will absolutely do it again! They have thought of everything!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55This sniff spot is flawless. Great mix of grass and wooded areas. Thoughtful additions like toys, potty bags + trash, and bug repellant. Our 4 yo and puppy absolutely loved sniffing, chasing and exploring together. A lovely change from our small “postage stamp” city yard. Will definitely visit again, and would love to make it an every-weekend thing. Alena F.
Alena F.
May 2021
This sniff spot is flawless. Great mix of grass and wooded areas. Thoughtful additions like toys, potty bags + trash, and bug repellant. Our 4 yo and puppy absolutely loved sniffing, chasing and exploring together. A lovely change from our small “postage stamp” city yard. Will definitely visit again, and would love to make it an every-weekend thing.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55This was our first time using Sniffspot and this was an amazing property!!! Stacy was extremely hospitable and kind and Dakota LOVED running and exploring. It’s truly an oasis!! We can’t wait to come back!Jennifer O.
Jennifer O.
June 2021
This was our first time using Sniffspot and this was an amazing property!!! Stacy was extremely hospitable and kind and Dakota LOVED running and exploring. It’s truly an oasis!! We can’t wait to come back!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55This was the best place to walk through trails plus some open space to play with toys. Options for shade and sun depending on needs. A great place to train my puppy, work on things in a new place but without distractions. Great for reactive dogs if you need to decompress yourself and your dog and feel the freedom and safety of letting them run off leash. Quiet, Private, Well cared for. I did not see any other people or dogs other than meeting Stacie on our first visit to get the ABCs of the place. Highly recommend.Heidi F.
Heidi F.
June 2021
This was the best place to walk through trails plus some open space to play with toys. Options for shade and sun depending on needs. A great place to train my puppy, work on things in a new place but without distractions. Great for reactive dogs if you need to decompress yourself and your dog and feel the freedom and safety of letting them run off leash. Quiet, Private, Well cared for. I did not see any other people or dogs other than meeting Stacie on our first visit to get the ABCs of the place. Highly recommend.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55This was perfect! The host thought of everything and has the propety so kindly set with toys and other things you might need. My pup does dog parks just fine, but the chance to be off leash, totally fenced, without having to monitor for other pups opened up training and play opportunities we usually don't get in the city. My dog gets somewhat reactive once he's leashed, so this was an invaluable place for us to also rehearse trail pull offs, u-turns in non-city environment, handling his 15 ft lead while wearing a pack, etc. before we need these skills in the real world! Lauren V.
Lauren V.
June 2021
This was perfect! The host thought of everything and has the propety so kindly set with toys and other things you might need. My pup does dog parks just fine, but the chance to be off leash, totally fenced, without having to monitor for other pups opened up training and play opportunities we usually don't get in the city. My dog gets somewhat reactive once he's leashed, so this was an invaluable place for us to also rehearse trail pull offs, u-turns in non-city environment, handling his 15 ft lead while wearing a pack, etc. before we need these skills in the real world!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55The best sniff spot experience ❤️ Stacey was a wonderful host and accommodated our large pack to have fun for the afternoon. Safe to say they had the best day ever. We will be back 😆❤️🐾 thank you Stacey for sharing such an amazing, peaceful sanctuary like dog haven ❤️🐾Frankie L.
Frankie L.
May 2021
The best sniff spot experience ❤️ Stacey was a wonderful host and accommodated our large pack to have fun for the afternoon. Safe to say they had the best day ever. We will be back 😆❤️🐾 thank you Stacey for sharing such an amazing, peaceful sanctuary like dog haven ❤️🐾
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
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FAQ about our Brainerd 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. 100% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Brainerd 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 5 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 1 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 Brainerd have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 5 fully fenced dog parks in or near Brainerd. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Brainerd?
The Brainerd area has 2 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 Sheila's 60.99 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Verndale.
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