55Our second time here and this time stayed the full hour. So so so much fun! So grateful to Val for this safe space to let my dog be a dog! We practiced recall and she got to play with her ball and roam and sniff. Great time! Highly recommend! Becca T.
Becca T.
June 2023
Our second time here and this time stayed the full hour. So so so much fun! So grateful to Val for this safe space to let my dog be a dog! We practiced recall and she got to play with her ball and roam and sniff. Great time! Highly recommend!
55Absolutely beautiful!! The yard is very large and incredibly well kept with fencing surrounding the whole area. Val is wonderfully communicative and gives instructions on everything so there’s no confusion. Everything goes by smoothly and efficiently with very sweet accommodations like toys and water bowls for the dogs. Celebrated our boy’s 4th birthday here and he had an absolute blast! Next time we may even do 2hrs. jasmin v.
jasmin v.
June 2023
Absolutely beautiful!! The yard is very large and incredibly well kept with fencing surrounding the whole area. Val is wonderfully communicative and gives instructions on everything so there’s no confusion. Everything goes by smoothly and efficiently with very sweet accommodations like toys and water bowls for the dogs. Celebrated our boy’s 4th birthday here and he had an absolute blast! Next time we may even do 2hrs.
55We had so much fun! The hosts were so accommodating and checked in when we were running late. The yard is beautiful, with a big grass lawn and plenty of spots to sniff and explore. Shannon Y.
Shannon Y.
June 2023
We had so much fun! The hosts were so accommodating and checked in when we were running late. The yard is beautiful, with a big grass lawn and plenty of spots to sniff and explore.
55Such a beautiful place for big dogs, we had a great time. The host was very attentive and informative and had great snacks for the pups. We will definitely be coming here again. my fur baby loved it! Definitely got him tired! Monica l.
Monica l.
June 2023
Such a beautiful place for big dogs, we had a great time. The host was very attentive and informative and had great snacks for the pups. We will definitely be coming here again. my fur baby loved it! Definitely got him tired!
55Val was a great communicator and provided us with all the information needed to get to her place efficiently. The property is beautifully kept and our pups enjoyed every minute of our time there. We will likely book with Val again.Kristian A.
Kristian A.
June 2023
Val was a great communicator and provided us with all the information needed to get to her place efficiently. The property is beautifully kept and our pups enjoyed every minute of our time there. We will likely book with Val again.
55Truly an awesome, safe, fully fenced spot. My dog loves running around and exploring here. It’s a huge beautiful flat grass area with plenty of room for running and play. There are shaded areas too if you or your dog need a rest. The host is wonderful, communicative and provides toys, water, poop bags, seats and shade for the humans. There’s even more toys and treats available for purchase! This is our favorite spot we’ve found. I wish we could come here every day! I can’t say enough great things about it. Thank you. Charmaine M.
Charmaine M.
June 2023
Truly an awesome, safe, fully fenced spot. My dog loves running around and exploring here. It’s a huge beautiful flat grass area with plenty of room for running and play. There are shaded areas too if you or your dog need a rest. The host is wonderful, communicative and provides toys, water, poop bags, seats and shade for the humans. There’s even more toys and treats available for purchase! This is our favorite spot we’ve found. I wish we could come here every day! I can’t say enough great things about it. Thank you.
55Val provided us with very good instructions! We had no trouble finding the place and our dogs had the best time running around and exploring the huge yard. It was fenced in and wel groomed as well. Thank you for the bonus treats and play toys! We'll be back for sure :)Sneha S.
Sneha S.
June 2023
Val provided us with very good instructions! We had no trouble finding the place and our dogs had the best time running around and exploring the huge yard. It was fenced in and wel groomed as well. Thank you for the bonus treats and play toys! We'll be back for sure :)
55My Aussie had so much fun running around and exploring on this yard. There was so much room for him to play fetch, extra toys to enhance our experience, and water provided. A perfect summer playdate. It’s a beautiful space for pawrents, also. I highly recommend!Jenee B.
Jenee B.
June 2023
My Aussie had so much fun running around and exploring on this yard. There was so much room for him to play fetch, extra toys to enhance our experience, and water provided. A perfect summer playdate. It’s a beautiful space for pawrents, also. I highly recommend!
55Extremely beautiful sniffspot. The grass was luscious and SO appreciated especially during foxtail season. Not a single foxtail in sight - just beautiful extremely soft grass. It was perfect for grounding. Also this sniffspot was the perfect combination of flat grass and interesting smells to sniff. I felt like my dogs were extremely secure in the yard, and I loved how it was double gated - the back yard as well as the community. They had an amazing pool cover that supported the weight of my 45 lb dog who ran right over it (she’s never seen one before.) Hosts went above and beyond despite having something scheduled previously and made it work for everyone involved. My dogs loved it and it was the perfect leg stretch for all :) The sniffspot honestly felt like a little utopia with all the fruit and vegetables growing everywhere, and comfortable areas to luxuriate for the human. Kyria S.
Kyria S.
June 2023
Extremely beautiful sniffspot. The grass was luscious and SO appreciated especially during foxtail season. Not a single foxtail in sight - just beautiful extremely soft grass. It was perfect for grounding. Also this sniffspot was the perfect combination of flat grass and interesting smells to sniff. I felt like my dogs were extremely secure in the yard, and I loved how it was double gated - the back yard as well as the community. They had an amazing pool cover that supported the weight of my 45 lb dog who ran right over it (she’s never seen one before.) Hosts went above and beyond despite having something scheduled previously and made it work for everyone involved. My dogs loved it and it was the perfect leg stretch for all :) The sniffspot honestly felt like a little utopia with all the fruit and vegetables growing everywhere, and comfortable areas to luxuriate for the human.
55This was perfect for my energetic standard poodle. No burrs or foxtails which is a huge plus this time of year. Hosts were great and she had a blast. Casey F.
Casey F.
July 2023
This was perfect for my energetic standard poodle. No burrs or foxtails which is a huge plus this time of year. Hosts were great and she had a blast.
55What an amazing place! I am so grateful for this family who is sharing their wonderful and enormous backyard! My dog was in absolute heaven. Plenty of places to sniff, all different sections of the yard, everything 100% clean. Beautiful flowers, beautiful lawn, and a splash pool, my dog could not ask for more! Watching my dog have the time of her life is worth everything! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.K G.
K G.
June 2023
What an amazing place! I am so grateful for this family who is sharing their wonderful and enormous backyard! My dog was in absolute heaven. Plenty of places to sniff, all different sections of the yard, everything 100% clean. Beautiful flowers, beautiful lawn, and a splash pool, my dog could not ask for more! Watching my dog have the time of her life is worth everything! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
55We had an excellent time at this spot! It’s a huge yard with plenty of grass and trees. The yard was very clean and well-maintained, and the instructions from the host were very clear. Logan B.
Logan B.
June 2023
We had an excellent time at this spot! It’s a huge yard with plenty of grass and trees. The yard was very clean and well-maintained, and the instructions from the host were very clear.
55This spot is amazing! Lots of space for our dogs to run around in. Both our dogs had so much fun exploring and playing. Would recommend to everyone Carmen H.
Carmen H.
June 2023
This spot is amazing! Lots of space for our dogs to run around in. Both our dogs had so much fun exploring and playing. Would recommend to everyone
How do Carmel Valley'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 Carmel Valley 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. 98% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Carmel Valley 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 12 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.
Does Carmel Valley have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 12 fully fenced dog parks in or near Carmel Valley. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where in Carmel Valley can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Carmel Valley area. The highest rated option is The Pawsome Dog Park.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Carmel Valley?
There are 6 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Carmel Valley where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Stagnaro Stables Puppy Romper Room ;).