55This place was fantastic! It had a truly secure fence even for little dogs, tons of trees for shade and sniffing, and plenty of space for large dogs to get up to speed. We used the pool as well which was super fun. It is one of the best sniffspots we have been too. We definitely hope to come again. Lydia B.
Lydia B.
July 2024
This place was fantastic! It had a truly secure fence even for little dogs, tons of trees for shade and sniffing, and plenty of space for large dogs to get up to speed. We used the pool as well which was super fun. It is one of the best sniffspots we have been too. We definitely hope to come again.
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55Spectacular place to visit. The host (Bill) is very considerate of any needs your dog (or you) may need and was great with communicating with us before and during our visit. The yard, fencing, and pool area is very well maintained and clean. It was the perfect place for our young puppy to get acclimated to being in the water and practice swimming. The hosts have thought of everything- including having dog life vests available to use. The water was a perfect temperature and it was a very peaceful setting. This is a true gem and an absolute oasis here in Connecticut. We will absolutely be visiting again in the future!Jack D.
Jack D.
July 2024
Spectacular place to visit. The host (Bill) is very considerate of any needs your dog (or you) may need and was great with communicating with us before and during our visit. The yard, fencing, and pool area is very well maintained and clean. It was the perfect place for our young puppy to get acclimated to being in the water and practice swimming. The hosts have thought of everything- including having dog life vests available to use. The water was a perfect temperature and it was a very peaceful setting. This is a true gem and an absolute oasis here in Connecticut. We will absolutely be visiting again in the future!
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55This place is amazing! Truly a safe space for your pup to run around and sniff to their hearts desire. The pool is clean, warm and inviting. Our pup had the best time. We will be back for sure! Jill B.
Jill B.
July 2024
This place is amazing! Truly a safe space for your pup to run around and sniff to their hearts desire. The pool is clean, warm and inviting. Our pup had the best time. We will be back for sure!
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55This is our second time here, but first time using the pool. We taught our dog to swim today and it was so fun! Hosts are beyond kind and courteous. We love this place! Audrey V.
Audrey V.
July 2024
This is our second time here, but first time using the pool. We taught our dog to swim today and it was so fun! Hosts are beyond kind and courteous. We love this place!
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55This is our third visit and as always, it’s a great spot! The pool is squeaky clean as are the grounds. Love how safe and secure the fencing is. Highly recommend! Pauline W.
Pauline W.
July 2024
This is our third visit and as always, it’s a great spot! The pool is squeaky clean as are the grounds. Love how safe and secure the fencing is. Highly recommend!
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55This is backyard goals! Petey loved the huge area to run around in and we loved the fully secure fence. Also a great place to let our pup practice his swimming and get more comfortable in the water. Bonus for me to enjoy the birds and butterflies in the garden. Thanks Bill! We'll be back.Megan C.
Megan C.
August 2024
This is backyard goals! Petey loved the huge area to run around in and we loved the fully secure fence. Also a great place to let our pup practice his swimming and get more comfortable in the water. Bonus for me to enjoy the birds and butterflies in the garden. Thanks Bill! We'll be back.
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55The best hour!! Truly enjoyed your beautiful place! Yard has so many special areas to sniff and play. My pups especially enjoyed your pool! Pups will sleep well tonight! Thank you!!Sandy R.
Sandy R.
August 2024
The best hour!! Truly enjoyed your beautiful place! Yard has so many special areas to sniff and play. My pups especially enjoyed your pool! Pups will sleep well tonight! Thank you!!
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55First time visiting a Sniffspot and this place is fantastic! Secure, private, accommodating, and FUN! Thank you for sharing your beautiful property! Kristen T.
Kristen T.
August 2024
First time visiting a Sniffspot and this place is fantastic! Secure, private, accommodating, and FUN! Thank you for sharing your beautiful property!
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55This spot was great - well maintained, fully fenced, just as advertised! It was perfect for my dogs to run and get a lot of energy out! I will definitely plan to book here again! Abby P.
Abby P.
August 2024
This spot was great - well maintained, fully fenced, just as advertised! It was perfect for my dogs to run and get a lot of energy out! I will definitely plan to book here again!
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55First time using sniffspot, and it was a wonderful experience! Gem of a property! We totally enjoyed the pool, pups first experience swimming! We’lll definitely be back soon! Pat G.
Pat G.
August 2024
First time using sniffspot, and it was a wonderful experience! Gem of a property! We totally enjoyed the pool, pups first experience swimming! We’lll definitely be back soon!
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55What an amazing spot to have the privilege of visiting. It was so lovely! The pool, the space was large and clean and there was even water for the humans and canines! I can’t wait to go back! Thank you to Bill and family for being amazing hosts!Samantha T.
Samantha T.
August 2024
What an amazing spot to have the privilege of visiting. It was so lovely! The pool, the space was large and clean and there was even water for the humans and canines! I can’t wait to go back! Thank you to Bill and family for being amazing hosts!
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55The dogs love it here! Bill has done an excellent job with the setup. It's safe and secure with a wooded area and large grass lawn for zoomies. We will definitely return!Tava A.
Tava A.
August 2024
The dogs love it here! Bill has done an excellent job with the setup. It's safe and secure with a wooded area and large grass lawn for zoomies. We will definitely return!
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55This was the first time I’ve visited with my dogs. The property is beautiful, well maintained with many areas for the dogs to wander around and investigate. I appreciated the bags provided to pick up after my dogs as I forgot to bring mine! The hand sanitizer was useful as well. I will definitely be back next time I am in CT visiting family. Sue P.
Sue P.
August 2024
This was the first time I’ve visited with my dogs. The property is beautiful, well maintained with many areas for the dogs to wander around and investigate. I appreciated the bags provided to pick up after my dogs as I forgot to bring mine! The hand sanitizer was useful as well. I will definitely be back next time I am in CT visiting family.
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55First Sniffspot rental and we had a blast. Our dogs had a great time exploring every corner of the yard and the pool was an added bonus. Definitely worth the drive.Savannah S.
Savannah S.
September 2024
First Sniffspot rental and we had a blast. Our dogs had a great time exploring every corner of the yard and the pool was an added bonus. Definitely worth the drive.
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55The best hour of my life in the past year! Beautiful property clean pool. It was like a resort and mostly it was safe for Cyrus! He ran we both swim. I think it's been 5 years since I've been in a pool Heather F.
Heather F.
September 2024
The best hour of my life in the past year! Beautiful property clean pool. It was like a resort and mostly it was safe for Cyrus! He ran we both swim. I think it's been 5 years since I've been in a pool
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55We celebrated our dog's birthday at this stunning property, and it was an absolute delight! The off-leash area is expansive and beautifully maintained, with plenty of toys and space for the pups to either run wild and free or simply explore at their own pace. One of the highlights was the secure pool area—our dogs had a blast just dipping their paws in and cooling off. From the serene environment to the fresh drinking water provided, every detail was thoughtfully considered to ensure a safe and joyful experience for both pets and owners. Our pups were overjoyed, making us feel we chose the perfect spot for her special day. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to make their dog's day extra special!Tsion A.
Tsion A.
September 2024
We celebrated our dog's birthday at this stunning property, and it was an absolute delight! The off-leash area is expansive and beautifully maintained, with plenty of toys and space for the pups to either run wild and free or simply explore at their own pace. One of the highlights was the secure pool area—our dogs had a blast just dipping their paws in and cooling off. From the serene environment to the fresh drinking water provided, every detail was thoughtfully considered to ensure a safe and joyful experience for both pets and owners. Our pups were overjoyed, making us feel we chose the perfect spot for her special day. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to make their dog's day extra special!
Big Dog's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Shelton | Sniffspot
55Perfectly fully fenced. Beautiful, clean and quiet. This is a great place.
Both my girls had a blast and so did I.Marcia O.
Marcia O.
September 2024
Perfectly fully fenced. Beautiful, clean and quiet. This is a great place.
Both my girls had a blast and so did I.
How do Shelton's private dog water 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 Shelton dog water parks
Are dog water 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 guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars. If you are worried about whether you can have an enjoyable water experience, just know that it is possible to have peace of mind when visiting dog waterparks by following basic safety guidelines. Some great ways to stay safe around water with your dog include learning canine CPR and keep an eye on your dog at all times to ensure they are not distressed. You can learn more about safety around water here.
How can I find the best dog water parks in Shelton?
How do I know if a dog water park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your dog. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our fully fenced dog water parks. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog water parks where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. Make sure to review the amenities of the spot to see what kind of water features are offered to make sure it works for your dog. If your dog is not a strong swimmer, then perhaps choose a dog water park with tamer water features rather than a river or beach, for instance. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions, and of course, checking water park hours.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot water park?
We require that all dogs 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. Additionally, we recommend following our water safety guidelines.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot water 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 dog water park party, each Sniffspot water park has their own rules regarding special events. Many water parks allow doggie birthday parties, training 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.
What are the coolest doggie water features available?
Sniffspot dog water parks can have a variety of features, everything from swimming pools to rivers to beaches to hoses and kiddie pools. If you are dreaming of a curtain of water, water tunnels, a ball pit pool, water slide ball pits, splash pools or other cool features, you can definitely find amazing features at Sniffspot dog water parks. Each water park is different, so check the details of the park to find the incredible dog water park of your dreams.
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