55Another fun morning for our pups! They LOVED running and running and running around the yard!
This is a true “sniff” spot! ❤️
Be prepared though…. Your dog may get muddy if you go on a drizzly morning!
My mom used to always say though…. A sign of a good day is a dirty bathtub! ❤️Brandy H.
Brandy H.
April 2024
Another fun morning for our pups! They LOVED running and running and running around the yard!
This is a true “sniff” spot! ❤️
Be prepared though…. Your dog may get muddy if you go on a drizzly morning!
My mom used to always say though…. A sign of a good day is a dirty bathtub! ❤️
55Great spot! My dog loved it. We could hear other dogs barking but that was fine. It had just rained a little so they provided a towel to wipe off her paws which was nice. They also had a filled water bowl and extra poop bags which we also appreciated. Would recommend!Hannah B.
Hannah B.
May 2024
Great spot! My dog loved it. We could hear other dogs barking but that was fine. It had just rained a little so they provided a towel to wipe off her paws which was nice. They also had a filled water bowl and extra poop bags which we also appreciated. Would recommend!
55Super great Sniffspot! Easy to find, hosts are very friendly, the backyard is wonderful with plenty of space for zoomies and lots of sniffs! Lady had a blast! Thanks for hosting such a good spot! Jackie R.
Jackie R.
May 2024
Super great Sniffspot! Easy to find, hosts are very friendly, the backyard is wonderful with plenty of space for zoomies and lots of sniffs! Lady had a blast! Thanks for hosting such a good spot!
55Such a wonderful spot!! Lots of shade, grass, and bushes (that hid tennis balls so well.) My dog had a blast! Hosts left out a fresh bowl of water, poop bags, and a towel, all were appreciated!! I can't wait to come back. Stacee E.
Stacee E.
June 2024
Such a wonderful spot!! Lots of shade, grass, and bushes (that hid tennis balls so well.) My dog had a blast! Hosts left out a fresh bowl of water, poop bags, and a towel, all were appreciated!! I can't wait to come back.
55Love coming here for our reactive dogs to get away from our reactive neighbors dogs. They love running and investigating all the smells, thank you so much Lori, and the peaches were delicious!Jasmine M.
Jasmine M.
June 2024
Love coming here for our reactive dogs to get away from our reactive neighbors dogs. They love running and investigating all the smells, thank you so much Lori, and the peaches were delicious!
55My pups had the best time! Such a lovely getaway spot for us and incredibly helpful for me as I recover from some injuries. Thank you for sharing your home with us Pepper! Melody D.
Melody D.
June 2024
My pups had the best time! Such a lovely getaway spot for us and incredibly helpful for me as I recover from some injuries. Thank you for sharing your home with us Pepper!
55Nice shady area! My rescue dog is a bit reactive and we needed a safe place for him to be out and off lease. It was quiet and my dog loved being able to run around and play fetch!Sarah K.
Sarah K.
July 2024
Nice shady area! My rescue dog is a bit reactive and we needed a safe place for him to be out and off lease. It was quiet and my dog loved being able to run around and play fetch!
55We really enjoyed our visit. Our Husky loved to run and play. The backyard is nice and well kept. We were thankful for the fresh water bowl, towel, and poop bags that were made available to us. We enjoyed the privacy and peacefulness. Would definitely recommend, and would absolutely reserve again.Katey O.
Katey O.
July 2024
We really enjoyed our visit. Our Husky loved to run and play. The backyard is nice and well kept. We were thankful for the fresh water bowl, towel, and poop bags that were made available to us. We enjoyed the privacy and peacefulness. Would definitely recommend, and would absolutely reserve again.
55We had a great visit! The shade was lovely on a hot day, and my dog loved exploring and playing with the toys out there. Would visit again! Kristin C.
Kristin C.
August 2024
We had a great visit! The shade was lovely on a hot day, and my dog loved exploring and playing with the toys out there. Would visit again!
55Responsive host, easy to find and access. Yard is fenced and water, a towel, and poop bags were left out for us along with several balls and a chuck it. Great time! Molly was fascinated by the trampoline (didn’t figure out how to jump haha). Thank you!Krystle F.
Krystle F.
August 2024
Responsive host, easy to find and access. Yard is fenced and water, a towel, and poop bags were left out for us along with several balls and a chuck it. Great time! Molly was fascinated by the trampoline (didn’t figure out how to jump haha). Thank you!
55A consistently wonderful place and my dog's favorite. There's always a clean towel, a bowl of fresh water, and poop bags left out. Not to mention all of the balls and other toys scattered around. Thank you for opening up your yard!! Stacee E.
Stacee E.
August 2024
A consistently wonderful place and my dog's favorite. There's always a clean towel, a bowl of fresh water, and poop bags left out. Not to mention all of the balls and other toys scattered around. Thank you for opening up your yard!!
55Secure and fun area for my reactive dog. She loves chasing around water a lot, and Lori let us use the hose to play a little. Lori put a towel and some poo bags out for us. There’s a trash can for the used bags, water in a bowl, shady places for humans to sit and a trampoline. We had a blast and will be back! Mina S.
Mina S.
August 2024
Secure and fun area for my reactive dog. She loves chasing around water a lot, and Lori let us use the hose to play a little. Lori put a towel and some poo bags out for us. There’s a trash can for the used bags, water in a bowl, shady places for humans to sit and a trampoline. We had a blast and will be back!
55Nice big yard! Ace loved it! I appreciated that a towel was provided, I was able to clean off my dog. The grass was wet and a bit muddy, so happy to be able to clean him off before getting him back in the car 🤣 water as well was provided 💛Jocelyn M.
Jocelyn M.
September 2024
Nice big yard! Ace loved it! I appreciated that a towel was provided, I was able to clean off my dog. The grass was wet and a bit muddy, so happy to be able to clean him off before getting him back in the car 🤣 water as well was provided 💛
55My dogs absolutely loved this yard with so many fun areas to explore! Lots of energy spent running up/down the hill and looking for lizards hiding in the bushes. Super courteous host with a towel, fresh water and extra poop bags (thankfully - left mine in the car!). They had a great time and we will be back again!Elicia Y.
Elicia Y.
September 2024
My dogs absolutely loved this yard with so many fun areas to explore! Lots of energy spent running up/down the hill and looking for lizards hiding in the bushes. Super courteous host with a towel, fresh water and extra poop bags (thankfully - left mine in the car!). They had a great time and we will be back again!
55We had a great time playing in Pepper's yard. The in-ground trampoline was a new experience that sent my dog into immediate zoomies! Plenty of room to run around and sniff, including a big hillside for the pups to explore. As an added bonus, Lori's dogs came out to play for a bit! We had a great time! Janice C.
Janice C.
November 2024
We had a great time playing in Pepper's yard. The in-ground trampoline was a new experience that sent my dog into immediate zoomies! Plenty of room to run around and sniff, including a big hillside for the pups to explore. As an added bonus, Lori's dogs came out to play for a bit! We had a great time!
55Great spot! Dogs loved the large yard! The trampoline is really fun for dogs and humans! Easy to access. Owner left a towel, a chuck it and poop bags! Thank you!! Sara B.
Sara B.
November 2024
Great spot! Dogs loved the large yard! The trampoline is really fun for dogs and humans! Easy to access. Owner left a towel, a chuck it and poop bags! Thank you!!
55Beautiful neighborhood. I loved the thoughtful towel, tons of toys, chuck it. Parking was in cul de sac. Host had clean instructions. Loved the shade and mix of sun! Only tip is for the big xl dogs, the space may be a bit on the small side only saying I couldn’t launch the chuck it to the full potential for the boys to really run, but perfect for a spot to stretch the legs and tug of war! Thank you!! Sara M.
Sara M.
November 2024
Beautiful neighborhood. I loved the thoughtful towel, tons of toys, chuck it. Parking was in cul de sac. Host had clean instructions. Loved the shade and mix of sun! Only tip is for the big xl dogs, the space may be a bit on the small side only saying I couldn’t launch the chuck it to the full potential for the boys to really run, but perfect for a spot to stretch the legs and tug of war! Thank you!!
How do Julian's private small 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 Julian small dog parks
Are small 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 are 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 park users so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars.
How can I find small dog parks in Julian?
There are 106 small dog parks in the Julian area. The most popular small dog park is . You can browse all of our small dog parks here.
How do I know if a small dog park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your furry friends. If your dog doesn't respond to owner commands, you can visit one of our enclosed dog park areas. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our small dog park sites where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can see any park amenities provided, including a park bench, water for dogs or water features such as kiddie pool or water hose. If your dog loves water, you can go to a park with water features, but if they don't love water, you can avoid them. We also recommend reading reviews to check for park maintenance issues and reaching out to the host with any questions. And lastly, of course, check park hours. Many of our parks are open from dawn until dusk.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that owners sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. We also require that pet owners follow safety protocols around water features.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
If you are planning an amazing small dog park party, each Sniffspot park has their own rules regarding special events. Many parks allow doggie birthday parties, training, water parties and other event types. Event organizers need to be responsible for their guests and event organizers should coordinate with the host regarding their fun party. Make sure the park has amenities you need for your party, such as a park with lots of picnic tables with park benches.
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