55I was so excited to find this place in Elizabeth. I just broke my leg and live in a townhome. Finding a spot I could let my two high energy Pyr Sheps run was problematic. I usually take them for 2 mile hikes every day, but with a broken leg I couldn't. Buttercup had a nice 2 acre area that was fenced with a 4' fence. There was a nice dog next door that my dogs ignored and the owner's sweet cattle dog mix came out and tried to play with my two who are mostly interested in sniffing and playing frisbee. There are a couple of goats in a pasture next door, so probably not a good place for a high prey drive dog that could jump fences. My dogs herd sheep, so they knew to ignore them unless given a command. The goats mostly stayed on the hill away from the fence. Selena was wonderful about welcoming us to her house and it was fun to talk "dog" with her. I would highly recommend Sniff Spot and Buttercup playing.Melinda H.
Melinda H.
November 2019
I was so excited to find this place in Elizabeth. I just broke my leg and live in a townhome. Finding a spot I could let my two high energy Pyr Sheps run was problematic. I usually take them for 2 mile hikes every day, but with a broken leg I couldn't. Buttercup had a nice 2 acre area that was fenced with a 4' fence. There was a nice dog next door that my dogs ignored and the owner's sweet cattle dog mix came out and tried to play with my two who are mostly interested in sniffing and playing frisbee. There are a couple of goats in a pasture next door, so probably not a good place for a high prey drive dog that could jump fences. My dogs herd sheep, so they knew to ignore them unless given a command. The goats mostly stayed on the hill away from the fence. Selena was wonderful about welcoming us to her house and it was fun to talk "dog" with her. I would highly recommend Sniff Spot and Buttercup playing.
55Serena was so sweet and helpful! She has a huge area for the dog(s) to play in that includes different smells and objects. She was very welcoming to her home and was very nice with my reactive dog. There was a huge bowl of water too available for my dog, as well. We had a great time and will definitely be back. Thanks so much Serena!Jenna R.
Jenna R.
August 2020
Serena was so sweet and helpful! She has a huge area for the dog(s) to play in that includes different smells and objects. She was very welcoming to her home and was very nice with my reactive dog. There was a huge bowl of water too available for my dog, as well. We had a great time and will definitely be back. Thanks so much Serena!
55this place has quickly earned a spot in my top favorite sniffspot locations. there’s more than enough space to fetch, wander & sniff. plus some very funny goats who kept some of the dogs entertained for the majority of time. the host was great, super friendly and welcoming. she provided water bowls and let her dogs out to play after making sure they would all make a good play group. they all had a great time and we will definitely be returning!Andrea J.
Andrea J.
April 2021
this place has quickly earned a spot in my top favorite sniffspot locations. there’s more than enough space to fetch, wander & sniff. plus some very funny goats who kept some of the dogs entertained for the majority of time. the host was great, super friendly and welcoming. she provided water bowls and let her dogs out to play after making sure they would all make a good play group. they all had a great time and we will definitely be returning!
55Serena was a great host and provided everything we needed for a fun time! There was lots of shade on the property to help keep the dogs cool and Serena provided water for them. We will visit again!Jennifer V.
Jennifer V.
July 2021
Serena was a great host and provided everything we needed for a fun time! There was lots of shade on the property to help keep the dogs cool and Serena provided water for them. We will visit again!
55AMAZING yard for dogs to play in! So many areas to run around and enjoy themselves. Lots of shade for pups to cool down in as well!
Serena also had multiple water bowls out & kept refilling them for me. It was wonderful to hang out with her & my boys loved having another person to get attention from. I was even able to buy some farm fresh eggs from her.
The only thing to keep in mind is that there are barking dogs on both sides of the fence. I have a reactive dog that was unbothered, although he was distracted by his toy the majority of the time. Rachel S.
Rachel S.
August 2021
AMAZING yard for dogs to play in! So many areas to run around and enjoy themselves. Lots of shade for pups to cool down in as well!
Serena also had multiple water bowls out & kept refilling them for me. It was wonderful to hang out with her & my boys loved having another person to get attention from. I was even able to buy some farm fresh eggs from her.
The only thing to keep in mind is that there are barking dogs on both sides of the fence. I have a reactive dog that was unbothered, although he was distracted by his toy the majority of the time.
55Great spot! Lots of interesting areas and things to see and sniff. Host was very kind and friendly and allowed the dogs in all areas of the property, which is fully fenced. Two bowls of water were available for the dogs as well as a ball and chuck-it. I wasn’t planning to allow my dogs to play with the goats (although the host said it was okay as long as the dogs wouldn’t bite them), but one of my dogs (55 lbs) wasn’t taking no for an answer and managed to crawl under the fence to the goat pasture. My dogs had the time of their lives playing chase with the four goats and trying to herd them (not too sure if the goats enjoyed it as much but were good sports). If your dog is a Houdini and might be aggressive toward goats, you might want to check with the host to make sure that part of the fence has been fortified. (The fence on the perimeter of the property was very secure, no problems there.) Otherwise highly recommend this spot and will be back (if the goats agree to have us)! Rachel D.
Rachel D.
October 2021
Great spot! Lots of interesting areas and things to see and sniff. Host was very kind and friendly and allowed the dogs in all areas of the property, which is fully fenced. Two bowls of water were available for the dogs as well as a ball and chuck-it. I wasn’t planning to allow my dogs to play with the goats (although the host said it was okay as long as the dogs wouldn’t bite them), but one of my dogs (55 lbs) wasn’t taking no for an answer and managed to crawl under the fence to the goat pasture. My dogs had the time of their lives playing chase with the four goats and trying to herd them (not too sure if the goats enjoyed it as much but were good sports). If your dog is a Houdini and might be aggressive toward goats, you might want to check with the host to make sure that part of the fence has been fortified. (The fence on the perimeter of the property was very secure, no problems there.) Otherwise highly recommend this spot and will be back (if the goats agree to have us)!
55Had our Great Dane Max enjoy the spot. Lots of new smells, area for him to be off leash where he could run a little. Walked around with him while talking to the host. There are some dogs next door, the goats and horse on the property were away from their fences and Max did not seem interested anyway, too many other things to smell. Just had Max alone with us, plan to go back soon and try out letting be out with the Host dogs.Robert T.
Robert T.
March 2022
Had our Great Dane Max enjoy the spot. Lots of new smells, area for him to be off leash where he could run a little. Walked around with him while talking to the host. There are some dogs next door, the goats and horse on the property were away from their fences and Max did not seem interested anyway, too many other things to smell. Just had Max alone with us, plan to go back soon and try out letting be out with the Host dogs.
55Serena is so kind and welcoming to everyone who shows up to her sniff spot. She is caring and so sweet and her property is absolutely beautiful! 5 out of 5 stars and a definite must visit if you're looking for a great and safe place for you and your dogs J R.
J R.
March 2022
Serena is so kind and welcoming to everyone who shows up to her sniff spot. She is caring and so sweet and her property is absolutely beautiful! 5 out of 5 stars and a definite must visit if you're looking for a great and safe place for you and your dogs
55Serena is such a great host. She showed us her beautiful property and even introduced us to her farm family (adorable goats and a very sweet horse). My dog and I had a fantastic time 😊.Amber A.
Amber A.
May 2022
Serena is such a great host. She showed us her beautiful property and even introduced us to her farm family (adorable goats and a very sweet horse). My dog and I had a fantastic time 😊.
55My dogs LOVED this spot. Lots of space to play, nice, fresh counrty air, and my boy was obsessed with making friends with the horse! Serena was so kind and accommodating too! We'll be back here soon!❤Jennifer S.
Jennifer S.
May 2022
My dogs LOVED this spot. Lots of space to play, nice, fresh counrty air, and my boy was obsessed with making friends with the horse! Serena was so kind and accommodating too! We'll be back here soon!❤
55Best spot I've ever been to! They provide water just bring your own bowl, poop bags and a bucket of tennis balls. Huge spot with easy entry. Gates and fencing were all closed & secure for my escape artists pups. The spot was very clean and well kept. They had so much fun, we can't wait to be back!Bridget S.
Bridget S.
May 2024
Best spot I've ever been to! They provide water just bring your own bowl, poop bags and a bucket of tennis balls. Huge spot with easy entry. Gates and fencing were all closed & secure for my escape artists pups. The spot was very clean and well kept. They had so much fun, we can't wait to be back!
55This place was great! Our 2 dogs were thoroughly tired after playing in this amazing space. Such a perfect setup. Will definitely visit again! Leah P.
Leah P.
May 2024
This place was great! Our 2 dogs were thoroughly tired after playing in this amazing space. Such a perfect setup. Will definitely visit again!
55Another great visit. It’s so quiet and peaceful. Plenty of space for my pups who like to sprint to really go. Also lots for their noses to explore, but open and easy to keep an eye on them at all times (no sneaky 💩) 😆Pups were exhausted afterwards, which I love. Neale O.
Neale O.
May 2024
Another great visit. It’s so quiet and peaceful. Plenty of space for my pups who like to sprint to really go. Also lots for their noses to explore, but open and easy to keep an eye on them at all times (no sneaky 💩) 😆Pups were exhausted afterwards, which I love.
55Beautiful space, lots of room for dogs to play. Very detailed instructions. We did not meet the host, they were very welcoming in their information and message so we felt comfortable and welcome.Becky S.
Becky S.
May 2024
Beautiful space, lots of room for dogs to play. Very detailed instructions. We did not meet the host, they were very welcoming in their information and message so we felt comfortable and welcome.
55We booked an hour, but it was getting windy and sprinkling so we had to leave after 30 minutes! Bummer. It’s definitely a great space and my dogs enjoyed it. There was some leftover poop, which I cleaned for them, but overall it was very clean. At one point, I think their dog escaped through their doggy door and my boys chased him down. I’m only thankful that the doggy door is small, so my boys couldn’t fit through it! I panicked just a little bit, but all was well. I will definitely be back! Jessica C.
Jessica C.
May 2024
We booked an hour, but it was getting windy and sprinkling so we had to leave after 30 minutes! Bummer. It’s definitely a great space and my dogs enjoyed it. There was some leftover poop, which I cleaned for them, but overall it was very clean. At one point, I think their dog escaped through their doggy door and my boys chased him down. I’m only thankful that the doggy door is small, so my boys couldn’t fit through it! I panicked just a little bit, but all was well. I will definitely be back!
55This was our first SniffSpot and Mike’s space set the bar high! My dog had an absolute blast running around his securely fenced yard and especially enjoyed sniffing around the various sheds and camper. After a very stressful day, my dog and I both left happy and recharged. Beautiful for an evening visit around sunset. Cassidy S.
Cassidy S.
May 2024
This was our first SniffSpot and Mike’s space set the bar high! My dog had an absolute blast running around his securely fenced yard and especially enjoyed sniffing around the various sheds and camper. After a very stressful day, my dog and I both left happy and recharged. Beautiful for an evening visit around sunset.
How do Deer Trail'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 Deer Trail 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.
How much do Sniffspot fields cost?
Dog fields in the Deer Trail area range from $10.0 and $10.0. The least expensive dog field is SJW Ranch's Dog Park. The most expensive dog field is SJW Ranch's Dog Park. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.