55Our dogs had a great time exploring a new place. Dawn was very kind, communicating and even left treats for our pups! We will be back again. Hailey A.
Hailey A.
April 2023
Our dogs had a great time exploring a new place. Dawn was very kind, communicating and even left treats for our pups! We will be back again.
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Desert Hot Springs | Sniffspot
55This is a great spot to have your dog able to swim Chase a ball and if you want have some one to play. very clean back yard with water bowl, toys, treats. Dawn is very welcoming also. I can’t wait to go back Terri W.
Terri W.
April 2023
This is a great spot to have your dog able to swim Chase a ball and if you want have some one to play. very clean back yard with water bowl, toys, treats. Dawn is very welcoming also. I can’t wait to go back
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Desert Hot Springs | Sniffspot
55We had a great time visiting this spot! The absolute best experience ever for my puppy and her friends. The dogs really had fun playing in the pool, and able to run enjoyed playing witWill visit again! Wendy L.
Wendy L.
April 2023
We had a great time visiting this spot! The absolute best experience ever for my puppy and her friends. The dogs really had fun playing in the pool, and able to run enjoyed playing witWill visit again!
55Araceli was so welcoming and thoughtful both as a person, and also with the entire space set up for the dogs to play in. It was such a treat for us to visit! There was so much to do! We will be back soon! Thank you :)) Samantha F.
Samantha F.
October 2023
Araceli was so welcoming and thoughtful both as a person, and also with the entire space set up for the dogs to play in. It was such a treat for us to visit! There was so much to do! We will be back soon! Thank you :))
55Hospitable and friendly, oh and the yard is absolutely lovely. My two little tasmanians adored the turkeys (I dont knowing the feeling saw ad mutual though!.) Haha They didnt even pay any attention to the pupachino. Definately recommend to take your fur babies to this sniffspot. Shaded for the summer with tires swings and activities and snacks. Had a blast both the boys and myself.Thank you again Araceli. We will be back!Melissa R.
Melissa R.
October 2023
Hospitable and friendly, oh and the yard is absolutely lovely. My two little tasmanians adored the turkeys (I dont knowing the feeling saw ad mutual though!.) Haha They didnt even pay any attention to the pupachino. Definately recommend to take your fur babies to this sniffspot. Shaded for the summer with tires swings and activities and snacks. Had a blast both the boys and myself.Thank you again Araceli. We will be back!
55The owner, Araceli, was so warm and welcoming and my two dogs had a blast here!! One hour seemed to work out perfectly for my guys, we will definitely be coming back on a regular basis!!!Debi M.
Debi M.
October 2023
The owner, Araceli, was so warm and welcoming and my two dogs had a blast here!! One hour seemed to work out perfectly for my guys, we will definitely be coming back on a regular basis!!!
55Love this backyard so much. Plenty of room for my dog to run and she is totally secure. Plus my dog gets to swim in the pool which is her fave. The host is so generous and has drinks and snacks! I suggest going in the evening when the backyard lighting comes on and looks magical. Victoria L.
Victoria L.
October 2023
Love this backyard so much. Plenty of room for my dog to run and she is totally secure. Plus my dog gets to swim in the pool which is her fave. The host is so generous and has drinks and snacks! I suggest going in the evening when the backyard lighting comes on and looks magical.
55Duke had another blast at Pawsitivity and the awesome property was decorated for the season! 💦🐕💙🧙🐙🎃 See TikTok video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR7xB8XL/Nancy S.
Nancy S.
October 2023
Duke had another blast at Pawsitivity and the awesome property was decorated for the season! 💦🐕💙🧙🐙🎃 See TikTok video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR7xB8XL/
55Wonderful time as always! We absolutely love the seasonal decorations of autumn/halloween😍🍂👻🎃🧟♀️ Our foster dogs love exploring the space in a safe and fun environment. Always yummy snacks and a variety of spaces to relax or play some games with friends/family. Crystal E.
Crystal E.
October 2023
Wonderful time as always! We absolutely love the seasonal decorations of autumn/halloween😍🍂👻🎃🧟♀️ Our foster dogs love exploring the space in a safe and fun environment. Always yummy snacks and a variety of spaces to relax or play some games with friends/family.
55This was our first time visiting a sniff spot, and it was definitely worth it. Araceli was beyond amazing 🫶🏼 she was so welcoming and even had the fire on for us. We were nervous about taking our pups because they are two pitbulls and especially to be off leash, as soon as we got there Araceli showed us around and just let us be to enjoy the sniff spot. Our 2 dogs had so much fun they were off leash exploring especially the chickens !! Definitely will be back ! Serinna F.
Serinna F.
October 2023
This was our first time visiting a sniff spot, and it was definitely worth it. Araceli was beyond amazing 🫶🏼 she was so welcoming and even had the fire on for us. We were nervous about taking our pups because they are two pitbulls and especially to be off leash, as soon as we got there Araceli showed us around and just let us be to enjoy the sniff spot. Our 2 dogs had so much fun they were off leash exploring especially the chickens !! Definitely will be back !
55We had the BEST time here and it’s worth the 1.5 hour drive! There was so many different activities to do. Love adding on the Extra to get a nice swim with my pup. The backyard is huge!! The pictures here do not do it justice! You need to book a Sniffspot session here! Definitely worth it 100%! We are excited to come back soonIla M.
Ila M.
October 2023
We had the BEST time here and it’s worth the 1.5 hour drive! There was so many different activities to do. Love adding on the Extra to get a nice swim with my pup. The backyard is huge!! The pictures here do not do it justice! You need to book a Sniffspot session here! Definitely worth it 100%! We are excited to come back soon
55Sunrise at Pawsitively Zen with our dogs was the most amazing experience last Sunday. Our lovely hostess Aracelli had the fire pit & soft lights on for us when we arrived. The dogs were so happy & excited in the crisp morning air, especially my older girl who's been having health issues. She could play as much as she liked & rest when needed. As for us, we sipped our coffee in comfortable chairs around the fire. This park is truly a five star visit!Shirley C.
Shirley C.
October 2023
Sunrise at Pawsitively Zen with our dogs was the most amazing experience last Sunday. Our lovely hostess Aracelli had the fire pit & soft lights on for us when we arrived. The dogs were so happy & excited in the crisp morning air, especially my older girl who's been having health issues. She could play as much as she liked & rest when needed. As for us, we sipped our coffee in comfortable chairs around the fire. This park is truly a five star visit!
55This is a fantastic place. Our dogs love it and looks so cute for Halloween. Thank you sooo much for such a great place to come and relax and have our dogs play Samantha P.
Samantha P.
October 2023
This is a fantastic place. Our dogs love it and looks so cute for Halloween. Thank you sooo much for such a great place to come and relax and have our dogs play
55I brought a dog I had rescued a few days ago & he absolutely loved it!!! This place is like Disneyland for dogs🥹🎢🎡 and OMG, the Halloween decorations are amazing!!! I can’t wait to see how it’ll look during Christmas. The hot chocolate was so good too in the early morning ☕️ This is one of the best sniffspots hands down! We are so lucky to live within 20 mins from here❤️ if anyone is interested in adopting a 3 yr male blue nose pitbull , lmk! My IG is @thefurrunner 🙏🏽Crystal E.
Crystal E.
October 2023
I brought a dog I had rescued a few days ago & he absolutely loved it!!! This place is like Disneyland for dogs🥹🎢🎡 and OMG, the Halloween decorations are amazing!!! I can’t wait to see how it’ll look during Christmas. The hot chocolate was so good too in the early morning ☕️ This is one of the best sniffspots hands down! We are so lucky to live within 20 mins from here❤️ if anyone is interested in adopting a 3 yr male blue nose pitbull , lmk! My IG is @thefurrunner 🙏🏽
55Always great to visit and my dogs love all the sniffs and scents, treats and toys. Araceli's heart for people and animals is reflected in all the things she provides for us and our dogs. This night visit was so peaceful and beautiful with the holiday adornments, and hot chocolate by the fire. Dorecca S.
Dorecca S.
October 2023
Always great to visit and my dogs love all the sniffs and scents, treats and toys. Araceli's heart for people and animals is reflected in all the things she provides for us and our dogs. This night visit was so peaceful and beautiful with the holiday adornments, and hot chocolate by the fire.
55We started coming here before our 11 yr old Blanca was diagnosed with an aggressive skin cancer. At home, she now understandably just wants to lay down. I try to walk her, but we don't get passed the driveway before she stops and heads back to our front door.
But I bring her here to Araceli's, and I get to see her run and explore with her tail wagging. We usually book 2 hours, so she plays long, with little rests in between. So special to come here!Dorecca S.
Dorecca S.
November 2023
We started coming here before our 11 yr old Blanca was diagnosed with an aggressive skin cancer. At home, she now understandably just wants to lay down. I try to walk her, but we don't get passed the driveway before she stops and heads back to our front door.
But I bring her here to Araceli's, and I get to see her run and explore with her tail wagging. We usually book 2 hours, so she plays long, with little rests in between. So special to come here!
55Araceli greeted us right when we walked in and showed us all the amenities available. We brought our three dogs here and the space was way more than enough for our dogs to run and play around. The pool was too cold for us to use today, but we can’t wait to come back next summer to try it out!Claire C.
Claire C.
November 2023
Araceli greeted us right when we walked in and showed us all the amenities available. We brought our three dogs here and the space was way more than enough for our dogs to run and play around. The pool was too cold for us to use today, but we can’t wait to come back next summer to try it out!
55We love coming early in the mornings to enjoy the warm fire pit & hot chocolate 🔥☕️ 😇 My dogs & I can’t get enough of this place! Crystal E.
Crystal E.
November 2023
We love coming early in the mornings to enjoy the warm fire pit & hot chocolate 🔥☕️ 😇 My dogs & I can’t get enough of this place!
How do Desert Hot Springs'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
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FAQ about our Desert Hot Springs 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. 95% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Desert Hot Springs 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 118 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 13 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 Desert Hot Springs have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 118 fully fenced dog parks in or near Desert Hot Springs. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Desert Hot Springs?
The Desert Hot Springs area has 8 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 Dog day Adventure on the Farm Dog Park.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Desert Hot Springs?