55Beautiful property that our dogs loved running around. Yard big and well maintained. Shady seating. Sprinklers and drinking water available. Parking in the driveway was easy. Completely fenced area. Great Sniffspot Sandra L.
Sandra L.
July 2023
Beautiful property that our dogs loved running around. Yard big and well maintained. Shady seating. Sprinklers and drinking water available. Parking in the driveway was easy. Completely fenced area. Great Sniffspot
Quater acre spot- Between Ventura and Ojai | Sniffspot
55We were somewhat concerned about the road traffic, and backing out of the driveway, untiI we noticed a dirt easement for backing onto so we could turn around and exit the driveway headIights first ! Very much appreciate the water bowI and the paiI for disposing of poop bags.Sue M.
Sue M.
July 2023
We were somewhat concerned about the road traffic, and backing out of the driveway, untiI we noticed a dirt easement for backing onto so we could turn around and exit the driveway headIights first ! Very much appreciate the water bowI and the paiI for disposing of poop bags.
Quater acre spot- Between Ventura and Ojai | Sniffspot
55Overall, good first time experience! Was iffy about parking but it def wasn’t an issue and the place was great overall. As pictured. My dog had a blast! I brought a lil pool for my dog and he loved it! Kelly L.
Kelly L.
September 2023
Overall, good first time experience! Was iffy about parking but it def wasn’t an issue and the place was great overall. As pictured. My dog had a blast! I brought a lil pool for my dog and he loved it!
55Perfect, interesting, very large fenced property with so much room for the dogs to explore! Water and shade and very kind and interesting host! Everything we hoped for. Joy P.
Joy P.
January 2022
Perfect, interesting, very large fenced property with so much room for the dogs to explore! Water and shade and very kind and interesting host! Everything we hoped for.
Rodney's fully fenced hollistic dog garden | Sniffspot
55We were given instructions on where to park once we arrived. We met with the host and she provided potty bags, filled up the doggy pool with fresh water and gave our little pup ice water to drink, which she enjoyed. The host has dogs that may peek through the upstairs window but she is very accommodating and will remove them from being visible or heard if your dog is reactive.Jennifer M.
Jennifer M.
July 2024
We were given instructions on where to park once we arrived. We met with the host and she provided potty bags, filled up the doggy pool with fresh water and gave our little pup ice water to drink, which she enjoyed. The host has dogs that may peek through the upstairs window but she is very accommodating and will remove them from being visible or heard if your dog is reactive.
55The directions were helpful and it was what we expected it would be. We had access to all available areas and our dogs loved the space! Very private! Diana C.
Diana C.
May 2022
The directions were helpful and it was what we expected it would be. We had access to all available areas and our dogs loved the space! Very private!
55My dogs had so much fun! And I loved seeing how happy they were running around. They also got in the creek which was a great way to cool off. :) Jennifer V.
Jennifer V.
June 2022
My dogs had so much fun! And I loved seeing how happy they were running around. They also got in the creek which was a great way to cool off. :)
55Secluded fenced area surrounded by 🍊 🌳. PROS: We had fun with the agility course. There was shade and wind so it didn't feel so hot. TIPS: Bring bug spray, esp if you're gonna be sweating lol I didn't find a trash can nearby so I had to take 🐕 💩 with me which wasn't a big deal. There were a few spots in the fencing where my little 10lb dog fit & could get out, but we didn't have an issue. Lastly, I could not for the life of me figure out how to get to the creek. The paths we saw were steep & can prob done by advanced hikers, not us lol. I'll try again next time! Overall would recommend and I'll def be coming back :)Yenifer R.
Yenifer R.
June 2022
Secluded fenced area surrounded by 🍊 🌳. PROS: We had fun with the agility course. There was shade and wind so it didn't feel so hot. TIPS: Bring bug spray, esp if you're gonna be sweating lol I didn't find a trash can nearby so I had to take 🐕 💩 with me which wasn't a big deal. There were a few spots in the fencing where my little 10lb dog fit & could get out, but we didn't have an issue. Lastly, I could not for the life of me figure out how to get to the creek. The paths we saw were steep & can prob done by advanced hikers, not us lol. I'll try again next time! Overall would recommend and I'll def be coming back :)
55Great place to take your high energy/reactive dog. Bring some bug spray. It’s located on a small dirt road and at the end there’s an agility course and empty dirt space. There’s also a bench area and a couple of chairs. The owner also has some tennis balls laying around along with other toys. They also had a great agility course to let out your dog’s energy. We didn’t go to the creek area although the pictures and videos look fun on other reviews. If you do go though, make sure your dog has strong recall. Not sure if the next guests came early for their sniff spot visit but ten minutes before we had to leave we saw them walking with their leashed dog outside of the fenced area. Could have been employees for the boarding facility. But nonetheless we respected each other’s space and they turned around as soon as they saw us. Great place and would come again, be aware of your surroundings and have a great recall for your dog if you’re going to an unfenced area! Cam F.
Cam F.
June 2022
Great place to take your high energy/reactive dog. Bring some bug spray. It’s located on a small dirt road and at the end there’s an agility course and empty dirt space. There’s also a bench area and a couple of chairs. The owner also has some tennis balls laying around along with other toys. They also had a great agility course to let out your dog’s energy. We didn’t go to the creek area although the pictures and videos look fun on other reviews. If you do go though, make sure your dog has strong recall. Not sure if the next guests came early for their sniff spot visit but ten minutes before we had to leave we saw them walking with their leashed dog outside of the fenced area. Could have been employees for the boarding facility. But nonetheless we respected each other’s space and they turned around as soon as they saw us. Great place and would come again, be aware of your surroundings and have a great recall for your dog if you’re going to an unfenced area!
55The directions were simple and effective, we were able to find it with ease. It’s two huge fenced area and they even provide a little kiddie pool 🏊♂️ my dogs loved it and we got to walk around the orange grove and cool the dogs off in the sprinklers. They loved every second of the visit and liked seeing the horse and goat we passed. Belle D.
Belle D.
June 2022
The directions were simple and effective, we were able to find it with ease. It’s two huge fenced area and they even provide a little kiddie pool 🏊♂️ my dogs loved it and we got to walk around the orange grove and cool the dogs off in the sprinklers. They loved every second of the visit and liked seeing the horse and goat we passed.
55My dogs had a great time. There is plenty of space for them to walk and run around. It was a bit hot that day but there was plenty of shade and a mini pool. Johana G.
Johana G.
June 2022
My dogs had a great time. There is plenty of space for them to walk and run around. It was a bit hot that day but there was plenty of shade and a mini pool.
55Great spot for my dog to sniff and play. The fenced area was nice and large! It had several spots with shade and a water hose. Would definitely recommend to other pet parents! xate b.
xate b.
June 2022
Great spot for my dog to sniff and play. The fenced area was nice and large! It had several spots with shade and a water hose. Would definitely recommend to other pet parents!
55Directions were clear and our dogs had two large fenced area to play in. There was plenty of shade in the morning. Will definitely come back again!Lauren H.
Lauren H.
July 2022
Directions were clear and our dogs had two large fenced area to play in. There was plenty of shade in the morning. Will definitely come back again!
55We had a great time! Very clean, plenty of space to let the dogs run. There was a little kiddie pool to let them chill in after running around which was nice. Lots of toys. We’ll definitely be back! Kore N.
Kore N.
July 2022
We had a great time! Very clean, plenty of space to let the dogs run. There was a little kiddie pool to let them chill in after running around which was nice. Lots of toys. We’ll definitely be back!
55Our three dogs had a great time! The fenced area was big enough for my border collie/pitbull terrier mix to reach his top speeds and the access to the creek was great and allowed our water-phobic dogs to gain more confidence with water too. This was our second time here and it has consistently been a great sniffspot for us!Diana R.
Diana R.
July 2022
Our three dogs had a great time! The fenced area was big enough for my border collie/pitbull terrier mix to reach his top speeds and the access to the creek was great and allowed our water-phobic dogs to gain more confidence with water too. This was our second time here and it has consistently been a great sniffspot for us!
How do Ventura'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
Designed for private play
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Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Ventura 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. 95% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Ventura 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 59 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 10 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 Ventura have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 59 fully fenced dog parks in or near Ventura. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Ventura?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Ventura. The most popular agility option is JRB K-9 Training Yard: Private Dog Yard.
Where in Ventura can I find a pool for dog swimming?