55This was our first time using Sniffspot and Pepper’s Backyard Paradise did not disappoint! The neighborhood was quiet and felt safe driving through on our way in. The yard is well kept and the fence is well constructed with no gap so little dogs are welcome with no fear of slipping out underneath. There was so much space to run with plenty of shade, toys and water provided. Trash can across the street was super convenient to throw out our baggies upon exiting. My pups had an absolute blast and are taking a much needed nap as I type this review. Thanks Pepper for sharing your yard. We will definitely be back!Shelby L.
Shelby L.
May 2022
This was our first time using Sniffspot and Pepper’s Backyard Paradise did not disappoint! The neighborhood was quiet and felt safe driving through on our way in. The yard is well kept and the fence is well constructed with no gap so little dogs are welcome with no fear of slipping out underneath. There was so much space to run with plenty of shade, toys and water provided. Trash can across the street was super convenient to throw out our baggies upon exiting. My pups had an absolute blast and are taking a much needed nap as I type this review. Thanks Pepper for sharing your yard. We will definitely be back!
55Every bit as amazing as it looks! My 60-pound mix and her 50-pound pitbull friend had plenty of room to run and wrestle. The dogs needed to be redirected from the chickens and the garden beds, but it was easy to do since there's so much yard to explore. There's even a little sandbox for digging. Thanks for letting us play in your yard, Pepper!Ellen B.
Ellen B.
April 2021
Every bit as amazing as it looks! My 60-pound mix and her 50-pound pitbull friend had plenty of room to run and wrestle. The dogs needed to be redirected from the chickens and the garden beds, but it was easy to do since there's so much yard to explore. There's even a little sandbox for digging. Thanks for letting us play in your yard, Pepper!
55Wow! when they say this is a paradise they werent kidding! this was a beautiful yard with lots of space to run in a very quiet tucked away neighborhood! My dog loved running the expanse of the yard and all the fun foliage to smell and the chickens to watch! The yard was perfectly shaded too making it a great spot for a summer morning to spend some energy! Monica G.
Monica G.
June 2021
Wow! when they say this is a paradise they werent kidding! this was a beautiful yard with lots of space to run in a very quiet tucked away neighborhood! My dog loved running the expanse of the yard and all the fun foliage to smell and the chickens to watch! The yard was perfectly shaded too making it a great spot for a summer morning to spend some energy!
55We had a great time with our pup here! Fully fenced, safe, dog toys available and lots of sunshine! Thank you for letting us use your space! Emily C.
Emily C.
July 2021
We had a great time with our pup here! Fully fenced, safe, dog toys available and lots of sunshine! Thank you for letting us use your space!
55The yard is beautiful and has lots of fun elements, like a hill, trees, and toys! The chickens are off to the side. My dog mostly ignored them. The yard is awesome for playing fetch and running. The owner was so considerate. Matt sent me a note beforehand saying that the yard was a bit muddy, so he laid out mulch for us. My dog is reactive, and Matt even took his dog on a walk while I was there so they never saw each other. I’m so grateful!
I would 100% recommend this yard! As a side note, the neighbor to the left side does have a confederate flag hanging. The neighbor came out to garden and ignored us, but just wanted anyone who books the yard to be aware if they have any safety concerns with that. Allison R.
Allison R.
March 2021
The yard is beautiful and has lots of fun elements, like a hill, trees, and toys! The chickens are off to the side. My dog mostly ignored them. The yard is awesome for playing fetch and running. The owner was so considerate. Matt sent me a note beforehand saying that the yard was a bit muddy, so he laid out mulch for us. My dog is reactive, and Matt even took his dog on a walk while I was there so they never saw each other. I’m so grateful!
I would 100% recommend this yard! As a side note, the neighbor to the left side does have a confederate flag hanging. The neighbor came out to garden and ignored us, but just wanted anyone who books the yard to be aware if they have any safety concerns with that.
55Our dogs had a great time! The chickens are securely kept in the coop and didn't mind our dogs staring at them. The gate is secure but the latch is a little loose at the entrance. We didn't have any problem with that because our dogs were so busy exploring the yard! We will definitely be back! Jessica C.
Jessica C.
November 2021
Our dogs had a great time! The chickens are securely kept in the coop and didn't mind our dogs staring at them. The gate is secure but the latch is a little loose at the entrance. We didn't have any problem with that because our dogs were so busy exploring the yard! We will definitely be back!
55We had a very good time here - our very large Great Pyrenees had plenty of room to play and cavort. Lots of toys. Yard was immaculate outside of a large brush pile in a corner of the yard. The last photo shows our huge dog (red arrow) looking tiny in this generously sized yard. H S.
H S.
November 2021
We had a very good time here - our very large Great Pyrenees had plenty of room to play and cavort. Lots of toys. Yard was immaculate outside of a large brush pile in a corner of the yard. The last photo shows our huge dog (red arrow) looking tiny in this generously sized yard.
55Great spot! Plenty of room to run. The chickens were almost unnoticeable. Plenty of extra balls and toys were around the yard. There were small dogs let out next door but my reactive dog was not fazed. Rip drank all the water in the dish that was set out, not sure if it was for us. It was a welcomed surprise after all the running. Andrea C.
Andrea C.
December 2021
Great spot! Plenty of room to run. The chickens were almost unnoticeable. Plenty of extra balls and toys were around the yard. There were small dogs let out next door but my reactive dog was not fazed. Rip drank all the water in the dish that was set out, not sure if it was for us. It was a welcomed surprise after all the running.
55Our dog had a blast in the fresh snow! There is so much room to run, the yard was super safe, plus we were able to teach her a jump command using the equipment left out. The chickens were a fun element and our dog kept bringing them her ball to play. We will be back!A.J. S.
A.J. S.
December 2021
Our dog had a blast in the fresh snow! There is so much room to run, the yard was super safe, plus we were able to teach her a jump command using the equipment left out. The chickens were a fun element and our dog kept bringing them her ball to play. We will be back!
55My pup had a blast exploring the big pile of sticks and meeting chickens for the first time! We didn’t stay the full hour because I worried about her bothering the chickens too much but they were well contained and just minding their own business while she was getting excited.
Fences are nice and sturdy too. Would definitely return!Savannah S.
Savannah S.
December 2021
My pup had a blast exploring the big pile of sticks and meeting chickens for the first time! We didn’t stay the full hour because I worried about her bothering the chickens too much but they were well contained and just minding their own business while she was getting excited.
Fences are nice and sturdy too. Would definitely return!
55Giant yard, lots of room to run. My dogs enjoyed it and were curious about the chicken coop. The chickens must be used to dogs, they were curious about the pups as well. I’ll definitely reserve again. Didi K.
Didi K.
February 2022
Giant yard, lots of room to run. My dogs enjoyed it and were curious about the chicken coop. The chickens must be used to dogs, they were curious about the pups as well. I’ll definitely reserve again.
55Great place - my dog loved staring at their chickens (which were in a secure fenced area)! They are doing a sort of alternative lawn for part of their properly and had really cool information :)Nick B.
Nick B.
March 2022
Great place - my dog loved staring at their chickens (which were in a secure fenced area)! They are doing a sort of alternative lawn for part of their properly and had really cool information :)
55Such a fun place for my dog to explore! The chickens are an added bonus and kept both of us entertained, thanks for sharing your yard with us!! We will definitely be back Kenna W.
Kenna W.
March 2022
Such a fun place for my dog to explore! The chickens are an added bonus and kept both of us entertained, thanks for sharing your yard with us!! We will definitely be back
55This was such a beautiful backyard!! Fully fenced, woods, squirrels, cooped in chickens! Along with sandbox, dog toys, and a water dish. My dog absolutely LOVED IT! Will definitely be back. Meredith E.
Meredith E.
April 2022
This was such a beautiful backyard!! Fully fenced, woods, squirrels, cooped in chickens! Along with sandbox, dog toys, and a water dish. My dog absolutely LOVED IT! Will definitely be back.
55My new favorite SniffSpot. Interesting yard w so much for my active 10 month old bichon who I swear is a beagle underneath it all. So much to explore and smell. One hour here leaves him so satisfied and at peace!Barbara L.
Barbara L.
April 2022
My new favorite SniffSpot. Interesting yard w so much for my active 10 month old bichon who I swear is a beagle underneath it all. So much to explore and smell. One hour here leaves him so satisfied and at peace!
55Love this spot! Lots of room to run! My dog is obsessed with tennis balls, and here there is a lot of room to throw and run. The only thing that took his attention from his ball were the chickens! He could not understand why they couldn't come out to play with him! Will be back!Elizabeth S.
Elizabeth S.
April 2022
Love this spot! Lots of room to run! My dog is obsessed with tennis balls, and here there is a lot of room to throw and run. The only thing that took his attention from his ball were the chickens! He could not understand why they couldn't come out to play with him! Will be back!
How do Excelsior'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
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
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FAQ about our Excelsior 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 Excelsior 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 179 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 16 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.
Sniffspot has 179 fully fenced dog parks in or near Excelsior. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Excelsior?
The Excelsior area has 7 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 Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun!.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Excelsior?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Excelsior. The most popular agility option is Rice Creek Sniffspot.
Where in Excelsior can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Excelsior?
There are 26 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Excelsior where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Kim's Private Dog Park In Excelsior.