55We had an amazing visit! April and Daniel have created such a wonderful, safe, secure, and enjoyable place for your pup to explore. Our dog is extremely reactive and can't visit dog parks or go on walks, but this was the perfect place for him to get outside and explore. A neighbor dog barked once and some neighbors were briefly visible, but the fence is very secure and everything is very secluded overall. Thank you so much for a wonderful visit! Toni M.
Toni M.
June 2022
We had an amazing visit! April and Daniel have created such a wonderful, safe, secure, and enjoyable place for your pup to explore. Our dog is extremely reactive and can't visit dog parks or go on walks, but this was the perfect place for him to get outside and explore. A neighbor dog barked once and some neighbors were briefly visible, but the fence is very secure and everything is very secluded overall. Thank you so much for a wonderful visit!
55Great space with tons of room! The hosts had a bunch of amenities available. My dog is dog aggressive so it's nice to have somewhere new for us to go and run around. Will be back!Krista S.
Krista S.
June 2022
Great space with tons of room! The hosts had a bunch of amenities available. My dog is dog aggressive so it's nice to have somewhere new for us to go and run around. Will be back!
Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55What a great visit at Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park! There is so much room for our dog to run around and so many things to sniff! There even was a great pool which our dog made sure he went in multiple times. Lots of toys to play with too. You can be in the sun or shade. Jennifer D.
Jennifer D.
May 2023
What a great visit at Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park! There is so much room for our dog to run around and so many things to sniff! There even was a great pool which our dog made sure he went in multiple times. Lots of toys to play with too. You can be in the sun or shade.
Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55What an amazing spot! In a remote location, with room as far as the eye can see for your dog to roam. I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone. Bennett F.
Bennett F.
May 2023
What an amazing spot! In a remote location, with room as far as the eye can see for your dog to roam. I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone.
Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55A very lovely and relaxing spot in the counrty with a very nice shelter, shade and sun, and seating area, a pool and toys available. We really enjoyed taking our lab there to let her run around and sniff everything. Will definitely book againLynn M.
Lynn M.
May 2023
A very lovely and relaxing spot in the counrty with a very nice shelter, shade and sun, and seating area, a pool and toys available. We really enjoyed taking our lab there to let her run around and sniff everything. Will definitely book again
Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55This is the perfect alternative to the public dog park. My dogs spent the first 15 minutes just running around from tree to tree. Then they discovered the ropes and it was games on:). Lots of thoughtfulness went into this park including a shaded area with comfortable chairs, buckets of dog toys, a doggie pool, a tire, ropes and much more. We’ll definitely be back!Cory L.
Cory L.
May 2023
This is the perfect alternative to the public dog park. My dogs spent the first 15 minutes just running around from tree to tree. Then they discovered the ropes and it was games on:). Lots of thoughtfulness went into this park including a shaded area with comfortable chairs, buckets of dog toys, a doggie pool, a tire, ropes and much more. We’ll definitely be back!
Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55We loved our visit to Golden Pines. It is a beautiful spot! Lots of toys and fun things to do. There's even a little pool. It was a hot day but my dogs didn't swim, just used it as a water bowl :) nice room to run and things to smell. My 2 city dogs were very intrigued by the horses in the next field :)
Easy drive from Appleton. I would recommend. Cindy M.
Cindy M.
May 2023
We loved our visit to Golden Pines. It is a beautiful spot! Lots of toys and fun things to do. There's even a little pool. It was a hot day but my dogs didn't swim, just used it as a water bowl :) nice room to run and things to smell. My 2 city dogs were very intrigued by the horses in the next field :)
Easy drive from Appleton. I would recommend.
Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55They had a pool and a sprinkler going and plenty of toys for the dogs to play with. My dogs had so much fun playing and sniffing. I can not wait to come back. MacKenzie W.
MacKenzie W.
May 2023
They had a pool and a sprinkler going and plenty of toys for the dogs to play with. My dogs had so much fun playing and sniffing. I can not wait to come back.
Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55My only regret with this sniffspot is that I didn't book it for longer! It's the absolute perfect setup with a side that doesn't have trees which is excellent for launching tennis balls and a forested side for sniffing and exploring. I especially loved having the option to explore the adjacent pastures, although I definitely would not recommend this if your dog does not have a good recall or tends to wander. My dog was absolutely obsessed with the pool. Every amenity you can think of, they provided. What an amazing spot!Bethanie G.
Bethanie G.
May 2023
My only regret with this sniffspot is that I didn't book it for longer! It's the absolute perfect setup with a side that doesn't have trees which is excellent for launching tennis balls and a forested side for sniffing and exploring. I especially loved having the option to explore the adjacent pastures, although I definitely would not recommend this if your dog does not have a good recall or tends to wander. My dog was absolutely obsessed with the pool. Every amenity you can think of, they provided. What an amazing spot!
Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55Fantastic spot! There is a perfect mix of sun & shade. The toys, pool & sprinkler add to the fun. My dogs had a blast & we will definitely be back! Amy G.
Amy G.
May 2023
Fantastic spot! There is a perfect mix of sun & shade. The toys, pool & sprinkler add to the fun. My dogs had a blast & we will definitely be back!
Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55Golden Pines is a beautiful partially shaded fenced in area for dogs! If your dog likes to run and play fetch, this is the place for you. It was safe, clean, and fun to watch my Bella run around and discover every corner of the area. We will be back! Kristie S.
Kristie S.
May 2023
Golden Pines is a beautiful partially shaded fenced in area for dogs! If your dog likes to run and play fetch, this is the place for you. It was safe, clean, and fun to watch my Bella run around and discover every corner of the area. We will be back!
Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55This was the perfect spot for our pup who hasn't been off leash. So much room for fetch which happens to be her favorite activity. Julie, the host thought of everything when considering what amenities would be important for owners and pups.
There was a doggie pool, a bucket of ice water all ready for Nova. There is plenty of shade and sun. Plenty of seating for a more relaxed visit. Also available were treats for doggo, iced bottled water for guests, dog toys, extra potty bags, towels to clean off your pup, sunscreen, first aid, bug spray and so much more. Even an outlet to charge a phone. It was so much fun for Nova but we also had a blast. So glad we found this little gem. Ashley M.
Ashley M.
June 2023
This was the perfect spot for our pup who hasn't been off leash. So much room for fetch which happens to be her favorite activity. Julie, the host thought of everything when considering what amenities would be important for owners and pups.
There was a doggie pool, a bucket of ice water all ready for Nova. There is plenty of shade and sun. Plenty of seating for a more relaxed visit. Also available were treats for doggo, iced bottled water for guests, dog toys, extra potty bags, towels to clean off your pup, sunscreen, first aid, bug spray and so much more. Even an outlet to charge a phone. It was so much fun for Nova but we also had a blast. So glad we found this little gem.
Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55This is a beautiful area with so many fun activities for the dogs! There are tons of toys, too. They used the pool and splash pad/sprinkler and loved it! This place has it all! It's an amazing space😊Dawn B.
Dawn B.
June 2023
This is a beautiful area with so many fun activities for the dogs! There are tons of toys, too. They used the pool and splash pad/sprinkler and loved it! This place has it all! It's an amazing space😊
Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55This place was amazing! My boys loved roaming around and watching the horses. The splash pad was awesome, my shepherd absolutely loved it. The place was really clean and I thought it was nice that she had towels, water, treat, poop bags, and more available. Alyssa L.
Alyssa L.
June 2023
This place was amazing! My boys loved roaming around and watching the horses. The splash pad was awesome, my shepherd absolutely loved it. The place was really clean and I thought it was nice that she had towels, water, treat, poop bags, and more available.
Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
55This place is perfect. Peaceful, clean and perfect for some quality time with your pup. There was fresh cold water for my dog, a clean kiddie pool, toys and fun obstacles. Kelsi L.
Kelsi L.
June 2023
This place is perfect. Peaceful, clean and perfect for some quality time with your pup. There was fresh cold water for my dog, a clean kiddie pool, toys and fun obstacles.
55Huge our baby had a great time so many different smells and spots to check outTraci V.
Traci V.
May 2023
Huge our baby had a great time so many different smells and spots to check out
How do Cato'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 Cato 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. 97% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Cato 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 48 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 9 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 Cato have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 48 fully fenced dog parks in or near Cato. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Cato?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Cato. The most popular agility option is Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park.
Where in Cato can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Cato area. The highest rated option is Merry Mutts Play Yard, LLC.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Cato?
There are 11 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Cato where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Golden Pines by Julie- Private Dog Park.