55Absolutely perfect. This is such a dreamy spot and Judith is a wonderful host. We saw no one and felt very safe and secure here. This is a real treat for dogs who love horses. Lots of open lawn, lovely little meadowy path, VERY clean and tidy property, solid high fence. Feels very private. I definitely recommend. Steph W.
Steph W.
October 2021
Absolutely perfect. This is such a dreamy spot and Judith is a wonderful host. We saw no one and felt very safe and secure here. This is a real treat for dogs who love horses. Lots of open lawn, lovely little meadowy path, VERY clean and tidy property, solid high fence. Feels very private. I definitely recommend.
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55Beautiful place my dog couldn't have been happier! Ran all the time and enjoyed seeing a horse! Wonderful place! Would definitely recommend! jazmin c.
jazmin c.
November 2021
Beautiful place my dog couldn't have been happier! Ran all the time and enjoyed seeing a horse! Wonderful place! Would definitely recommend!
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55Such a fun spot to let the dogs burn some energy. They didn’t stop running for the whole hour and didn’t want to leave. Beautiful area and loads of exploring for the pups to do. Will definitely be coming back. Agility equipment and fully fenced in and secure. Suzi L.
Suzi L.
November 2021
Such a fun spot to let the dogs burn some energy. They didn’t stop running for the whole hour and didn’t want to leave. Beautiful area and loads of exploring for the pups to do. Will definitely be coming back. Agility equipment and fully fenced in and secure.
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55Our hound felt safe and happy at this large and interesting space. He enjoyed having water available and running to his heart's content. The fencing is secure.Heidi E.
Heidi E.
January 2022
Our hound felt safe and happy at this large and interesting space. He enjoyed having water available and running to his heart's content. The fencing is secure.
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55Squishy muddy fun! (It was only squishy due to heavy rains the last few days!) but worth the drive from the city for our dogs to stretch out! Chuck-it and balls provided as needed (we think we picked them all up). We’ll be back!Cindi P.
Cindi P.
April 2022
Squishy muddy fun! (It was only squishy due to heavy rains the last few days!) but worth the drive from the city for our dogs to stretch out! Chuck-it and balls provided as needed (we think we picked them all up). We’ll be back!
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55What a wonderful time our babies had! A great place to get away from the city and let your fur babies stretch their legs. The area is safe, clean and entirely fenced in. A place we’ll visit again - thank you!Robert J.
Robert J.
April 2022
What a wonderful time our babies had! A great place to get away from the city and let your fur babies stretch their legs. The area is safe, clean and entirely fenced in. A place we’ll visit again - thank you!
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55Beautiful and private setting. My dogs were very happy playing in the large open area. There was plenty of drinking water and lots of toys. It was just a great spot with so much room! Thank you for hosting us!Lori B.
Lori B.
May 2022
Beautiful and private setting. My dogs were very happy playing in the large open area. There was plenty of drinking water and lots of toys. It was just a great spot with so much room! Thank you for hosting us!
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55Judith was great! Her property was so serene and perfect! Our puppy Arthur had a fantastic time roaming the land and getting out his Zoomies. Will be back :) Amanda M.
Amanda M.
May 2022
Judith was great! Her property was so serene and perfect! Our puppy Arthur had a fantastic time roaming the land and getting out his Zoomies. Will be back :)
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55Great place. Our dogs loved it. Plenty of space to run/explore with enough water and toys to keep them entertained. Will be booking regularly! Kaitlyn Z.
Kaitlyn Z.
May 2022
Great place. Our dogs loved it. Plenty of space to run/explore with enough water and toys to keep them entertained. Will be booking regularly!
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55Riggins and I had a lovely time. We booked last minute, but Judith was very gracious and left a bunch of toys, an agility course, and a freshly filled kiddie pool for Riggins to enjoy. He also liked meeting the (enclosed) horses on the property! The whole area is very safe, fenced-in, and well cared for. Highly recommended!Anne H.
Anne H.
June 2022
Riggins and I had a lovely time. We booked last minute, but Judith was very gracious and left a bunch of toys, an agility course, and a freshly filled kiddie pool for Riggins to enjoy. He also liked meeting the (enclosed) horses on the property! The whole area is very safe, fenced-in, and well cared for. Highly recommended!
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55Wonderful spot! Perfectly clean, wide open, secured fencing & even a little pool! Dogs ran and played, then rested comfortably in the shaded spots. Couldn’t be better - thank you!!Jacoba N.
Jacoba N.
June 2022
Wonderful spot! Perfectly clean, wide open, secured fencing & even a little pool! Dogs ran and played, then rested comfortably in the shaded spots. Couldn’t be better - thank you!!
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55Such a peaceful place to visit! My boy had loads of fun, and loved watching the horses. The basket of toys is the cutest, and I loved the small trails. Thank you so much for making this available for us dog owners!!Nicole B.
Nicole B.
June 2022
Such a peaceful place to visit! My boy had loads of fun, and loved watching the horses. The basket of toys is the cutest, and I loved the small trails. Thank you so much for making this available for us dog owners!!
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55Great place! Very clean! I forgot to bring my dog his ball and there was one there for him!
If you’re thinking about booking, DO IT! You will not regret it. Marcela V.
Marcela V.
June 2022
Great place! Very clean! I forgot to bring my dog his ball and there was one there for him!
If you’re thinking about booking, DO IT! You will not regret it.
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55A beautiful and easy to find SniffSpot! Well-maintained and clean. It had a fun combination of open fields for running and a smaller wooded area and trail for exploring. Our dog Ollie loved it!Annalise K.
Annalise K.
July 2022
A beautiful and easy to find SniffSpot! Well-maintained and clean. It had a fun combination of open fields for running and a smaller wooded area and trail for exploring. Our dog Ollie loved it!
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55Amazing, quiet place! The dogs had so much fun with the agility course and tons of room for running around. Will definitely be back again! Marissa L.
Marissa L.
July 2022
Amazing, quiet place! The dogs had so much fun with the agility course and tons of room for running around. Will definitely be back again!
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55Lots of space for my dog to run and he was pretty excited to see the two horses. There were agility equipment set up which was great except Biru was more interested in smelling the trees XD Overall, would come again!!Jasslyne J.
Jasslyne J.
July 2022
Lots of space for my dog to run and he was pretty excited to see the two horses. There were agility equipment set up which was great except Biru was more interested in smelling the trees XD Overall, would come again!!
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55Very secure with plenty to keep your dogs entertained. I liked that even with so much short grass to run around in, there were also areas of longer grass and wildflowers to sniff around in. Host kindly left out a bucket of water and there were toys, chairs & hammock, and poop bags. Great first experience with SniffSpot! Highly recommend this Spot. Thank you Judith!Kayla D.
Kayla D.
August 2022
Very secure with plenty to keep your dogs entertained. I liked that even with so much short grass to run around in, there were also areas of longer grass and wildflowers to sniff around in. Host kindly left out a bucket of water and there were toys, chairs & hammock, and poop bags. Great first experience with SniffSpot! Highly recommend this Spot. Thank you Judith!
How do New Paltz'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 New Paltz 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.