55Booked early in the AM before the hot temps kicked in! Plenty of space for a dog with a high reactivity level! My pup Went crazy exploring .. and played a few games of fetch! The shade under the picnic table and water available were a plus! Will be back soon! Amanda G.
Amanda G.
June 2023
Booked early in the AM before the hot temps kicked in! Plenty of space for a dog with a high reactivity level! My pup Went crazy exploring .. and played a few games of fetch! The shade under the picnic table and water available were a plus! Will be back soon!
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55Great spot! Readily available water for my doggie and very private area. Love that there is a shaded area to cool off and relax. Beautiful property and host has plenty of dog toys and awesome goodie box with essentials. Be aware we encountered lots of stickers in the area and I had to spend some time pulling them off my dogs coat. But such is life in nature! We had a blast and I would recommend. Rachel S.
Rachel S.
June 2023
Great spot! Readily available water for my doggie and very private area. Love that there is a shaded area to cool off and relax. Beautiful property and host has plenty of dog toys and awesome goodie box with essentials. Be aware we encountered lots of stickers in the area and I had to spend some time pulling them off my dogs coat. But such is life in nature! We had a blast and I would recommend.
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55This spot was easier to find than I expected! The directions were spot on and the entrance clearly marked. My dogs had a wonderful time and there was a box of treats/toys/brushes/mosquito spray provided. My dogs love to be in the forest areas, so being able to brush out the burs from their fur was very helpful! I saw one dog from the spot but the neighbor's dog wasn't reactive and just wanted to roll around in the dirt. (which was adorable!) Overall a wonderful experience and will visit again. Thank you for hosting!Ashlei S.
Ashlei S.
June 2023
This spot was easier to find than I expected! The directions were spot on and the entrance clearly marked. My dogs had a wonderful time and there was a box of treats/toys/brushes/mosquito spray provided. My dogs love to be in the forest areas, so being able to brush out the burs from their fur was very helpful! I saw one dog from the spot but the neighbor's dog wasn't reactive and just wanted to roll around in the dirt. (which was adorable!) Overall a wonderful experience and will visit again. Thank you for hosting!
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55This was my first time using Sniffspot and it was perfect! It was well maintained, quiet, and had plenty of space. My reactive dog loved getting a chance to just be a dog and smell all the smells. We will definitely be back! :)Sara F.
Sara F.
July 2023
This was my first time using Sniffspot and it was perfect! It was well maintained, quiet, and had plenty of space. My reactive dog loved getting a chance to just be a dog and smell all the smells. We will definitely be back! :)
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55The pups and I had a great time. Brookell provides what you would need to pick up after your dog and even has some grooming tools! I gave my dogs a nice brush when I was there. Since it’s hotter I would say to take your own cool water to mix with the warmer water that comes out the hose. She has a bowl and kids pool for the dogs too.Gilbert G.
Gilbert G.
July 2023
The pups and I had a great time. Brookell provides what you would need to pick up after your dog and even has some grooming tools! I gave my dogs a nice brush when I was there. Since it’s hotter I would say to take your own cool water to mix with the warmer water that comes out the hose. She has a bowl and kids pool for the dogs too.
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55Our 2nd sniffspot and it was great! Plenty of shade to hide from the sun and spots for the doggy to smell around. Very clean and safe to let your baby run free!Christopher M.
Christopher M.
July 2023
Our 2nd sniffspot and it was great! Plenty of shade to hide from the sun and spots for the doggy to smell around. Very clean and safe to let your baby run free!
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55Great space! The pups had a wonderful time running and exploring. The kiddie pool was a big hit and the extra toys and treats and bug spray were so thoughtful. Thank you!Kelsey F.
Kelsey F.
July 2023
Great space! The pups had a wonderful time running and exploring. The kiddie pool was a big hit and the extra toys and treats and bug spray were so thoughtful. Thank you!
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55Great communication and easy to find thanks to easy to understand directions sent immediately after booking. m
My dogs had a good time! Toys and supplies on the table available for use were a very nice touch.
.Ilona B.
Ilona B.
July 2023
Great communication and easy to find thanks to easy to understand directions sent immediately after booking. m
My dogs had a good time! Toys and supplies on the table available for use were a very nice touch.
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Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55Great first experience using Sniffspot. One of my dogs is reactive so it was nice to see him enjoy himself outdoors without having his guard up. I love the fact that the spot was fully fenced. The only downside was that there were a-lot of stickers but the owners were kind enough to leave a brush to comb them out. 10/10 recommend. Aileen R.
Aileen R.
August 2023
Great first experience using Sniffspot. One of my dogs is reactive so it was nice to see him enjoy himself outdoors without having his guard up. I love the fact that the spot was fully fenced. The only downside was that there were a-lot of stickers but the owners were kind enough to leave a brush to comb them out. 10/10 recommend.
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55This spot was amazing our dogs loved it. Everything you could possibly need was provided and there was plenty of space for the dogs to roam and explore with shade provided as well. Loved that there’s was a hose and water bowl and kiddy pool, they loved it and so did iGracie M.
Gracie M.
August 2023
This spot was amazing our dogs loved it. Everything you could possibly need was provided and there was plenty of space for the dogs to roam and explore with shade provided as well. Loved that there’s was a hose and water bowl and kiddy pool, they loved it and so did i
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55Our Krypto had a ton of fun sniffing around and playing fetch with the balls provided. There was a little pool and a water bowl as well. Very clean area with lots of room for exploring!Hanna D.
Hanna D.
August 2023
Our Krypto had a ton of fun sniffing around and playing fetch with the balls provided. There was a little pool and a water bowl as well. Very clean area with lots of room for exploring!
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55This was my dog’s favorite sniffspot yet! It is nice and secluded with a lot of land for adventure. Tess B.
Tess B.
September 2023
This was my dog’s favorite sniffspot yet! It is nice and secluded with a lot of land for adventure.
How do Fredericksburg'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 Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg 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 16 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 7 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 Fredericksburg have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 16 fully fenced dog parks in or near Fredericksburg. Browse all fully enclosed options.
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