55This SniffSpot is THE spot of NKY. It is simply perfect. We have absolutely nothing but spectacular things to say about, and we have recommended to all of our canine friends missing out on this app. The property begins with an open field (maintained mixture of grasses) with a clear even path guiding you down into the woods. There are two different paths to choose from as you descend through the trees towards the creek. The hill is steep; however, it is easy to navigate without worry of keeping your footing. Once we made it to the creek access, there was a large, flat grassy area to romp with sporadic younger trees closer to the creek bed. The creek itself is full of water while still having multiple places for "rock hopping" and exploring. Our pupper had an absolute blast getting wet and muddy doing zoomies through the creek, into the aforementioned forest, and back down into the water. We chose the second route option to climb back up to the homestead, and it honestly was not too difficult. On the way up, there's an additional open field with three massive pine trees offering a scenic route to the pond and deck overhang before making it back home. We have already booked our second visit, and it will certainly not be our last. We highly recommend this property and experience!Rachel B.
Rachel B.
December 2023
This SniffSpot is THE spot of NKY. It is simply perfect. We have absolutely nothing but spectacular things to say about, and we have recommended to all of our canine friends missing out on this app. The property begins with an open field (maintained mixture of grasses) with a clear even path guiding you down into the woods. There are two different paths to choose from as you descend through the trees towards the creek. The hill is steep; however, it is easy to navigate without worry of keeping your footing. Once we made it to the creek access, there was a large, flat grassy area to romp with sporadic younger trees closer to the creek bed. The creek itself is full of water while still having multiple places for "rock hopping" and exploring. Our pupper had an absolute blast getting wet and muddy doing zoomies through the creek, into the aforementioned forest, and back down into the water. We chose the second route option to climb back up to the homestead, and it honestly was not too difficult. On the way up, there's an additional open field with three massive pine trees offering a scenic route to the pond and deck overhang before making it back home. We have already booked our second visit, and it will certainly not be our last. We highly recommend this property and experience!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55This Sniffspot is great! My dog absolutely loves coming here. We live about an hour away and it’s worth the drive every time. The host is also very nice and accommodating! I would recommend this spot to anyone looking for a quiet area with endless space for their pup!Julia D.
Julia D.
December 2023
This Sniffspot is great! My dog absolutely loves coming here. We live about an hour away and it’s worth the drive every time. The host is also very nice and accommodating! I would recommend this spot to anyone looking for a quiet area with endless space for their pup!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55A great spot with a lot of space to explore. Josh was very communicative and the directions were clear. His place has a lot to offer! Thank you!Erika C.
Erika C.
December 2023
A great spot with a lot of space to explore. Josh was very communicative and the directions were clear. His place has a lot to offer! Thank you!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55A beautiful place to hike with my dogs off leash. Josh was extremely welcoming and my pups had an amazing time and wore themselves out! We’ll definitely be back!Amanda D.
Amanda D.
February 2024
A beautiful place to hike with my dogs off leash. Josh was extremely welcoming and my pups had an amazing time and wore themselves out! We’ll definitely be back!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55This place is truly exceptional! The trails are well-groomed and signposted. Our Labrador Retrievers quickly found the creek and had a wonderful time exploring it. Given the abundance of things to discover, I'll be booking two hours in the future. The host was extremely accommodating, and we plan to return as often as possible.Judee A.
Judee A.
February 2024
This place is truly exceptional! The trails are well-groomed and signposted. Our Labrador Retrievers quickly found the creek and had a wonderful time exploring it. Given the abundance of things to discover, I'll be booking two hours in the future. The host was extremely accommodating, and we plan to return as often as possible.
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55Beautiful property to explore! Clear communication from Josh regarding access. Our dogs had a great time! It’s special to have this much open space to yourself. Highly recommend this spot! Katy A.
Katy A.
February 2024
Beautiful property to explore! Clear communication from Josh regarding access. Our dogs had a great time! It’s special to have this much open space to yourself. Highly recommend this spot!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55My dog gets so excited when he realizes we’re pulling up to Josh’s SniffSpot! He always has the best time and is exhausted by the time we leave. 100% recommend!Julia D.
Julia D.
March 2024
My dog gets so excited when he realizes we’re pulling up to Josh’s SniffSpot! He always has the best time and is exhausted by the time we leave. 100% recommend!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55We live in the city, and this was our first time visiting. It was amazing! So quiet and peaceful! Very good instructions. Beautiful land with lots of spots to explore. Our dogs loved it. We will definitely be back.RMT X.
RMT X.
March 2024
We live in the city, and this was our first time visiting. It was amazing! So quiet and peaceful! Very good instructions. Beautiful land with lots of spots to explore. Our dogs loved it. We will definitely be back.
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55So much space for our dog Lea to romp! The property had a well marked path down to a creek through some trees. She ran and ran and then ran some more! She had a blast. We really enjoyed our time there and plan to go back. Everything was as described and great communication from Josh. Retta R.
Retta R.
March 2024
So much space for our dog Lea to romp! The property had a well marked path down to a creek through some trees. She ran and ran and then ran some more! She had a blast. We really enjoyed our time there and plan to go back. Everything was as described and great communication from Josh.
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55We had the most wonderful time! This was the first time in so long I’ve been able to let my dog off leash and had no anxiety or didn’t feel like I had to have my guard up. The property was beautiful and had a great mix of terrain. Moose was able to run freely and was so tuckered out after our day. Caroline C.
Caroline C.
March 2024
We had the most wonderful time! This was the first time in so long I’ve been able to let my dog off leash and had no anxiety or didn’t feel like I had to have my guard up. The property was beautiful and had a great mix of terrain. Moose was able to run freely and was so tuckered out after our day.
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55Drove an hour from Lexington to come here. My dogs and I had an amazing time! What a huge land for my dogs to run around. Will definitely come back! Carla U.
Carla U.
March 2024
Drove an hour from Lexington to come here. My dogs and I had an amazing time! What a huge land for my dogs to run around. Will definitely come back!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55It was awesome! Our dogs were running around and having a blast and the owner of the property was very helpful and accommodating. I will 100% bring my dogs back.
Only thing if you have a little dog (which I do) might want to get a hawk vest just in case! Ours was perfectly safe but in case you want that extra protection I’d recommend. Desire M.
Desire M.
April 2024
It was awesome! Our dogs were running around and having a blast and the owner of the property was very helpful and accommodating. I will 100% bring my dogs back.
Only thing if you have a little dog (which I do) might want to get a hawk vest just in case! Ours was perfectly safe but in case you want that extra protection I’d recommend.
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
5510/10 the most fun not only my dog has had, but as have I. Seeing her so happy and being able to run freely without worrying about other dogs was the best thing in the world. We will 100% be back, was worth the hour drive! Especially if you have a reactive, high energy dog like me!Julia Z.
Julia Z.
April 2024
10/10 the most fun not only my dog has had, but as have I. Seeing her so happy and being able to run freely without worrying about other dogs was the best thing in the world. We will 100% be back, was worth the hour drive! Especially if you have a reactive, high energy dog like me!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55This was our third visit to Handyland, and we will certainly be returning. Come visit NOW while you can still enjoy the early Spring blooms! Make your way down to the creek and see the magical, fairy-like landscape among the massive sycamores. Both dogs had an absolute blast today. Thank you, Josh! Rachel B.
Rachel B.
April 2024
This was our third visit to Handyland, and we will certainly be returning. Come visit NOW while you can still enjoy the early Spring blooms! Make your way down to the creek and see the magical, fairy-like landscape among the massive sycamores. Both dogs had an absolute blast today. Thank you, Josh!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55Completely serene and gorgeous! My 6 month old lab and my two kids had the time of their lives playing in the creek! Great communication before and during our visit! We will definitely be back! Rosemary A.
Rosemary A.
April 2024
Completely serene and gorgeous! My 6 month old lab and my two kids had the time of their lives playing in the creek! Great communication before and during our visit! We will definitely be back!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55Absolutely AMAZING!! Our golden thrived being off leash for a few hours. The trails were very well maintained and we were so relaxed sitting by the creek. 10/10 recommend - we’ll definitely be coming back! Sarah B.
Sarah B.
April 2024
Absolutely AMAZING!! Our golden thrived being off leash for a few hours. The trails were very well maintained and we were so relaxed sitting by the creek. 10/10 recommend - we’ll definitely be coming back!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55Fantastic location! We spent two hours exploring the property with our four dogs. The creek was beautiful and Josh was very welcoming. The directions were helpful in finding where to park and explore. Thank you!Jill B.
Jill B.
April 2024
Fantastic location! We spent two hours exploring the property with our four dogs. The creek was beautiful and Josh was very welcoming. The directions were helpful in finding where to park and explore. Thank you!
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55What a treasure this place is! I recently adopted a rescue Border Aussie who spent the first two years of her life inside a small house 24/7, only being let outside to potty on a leash. Understandably, she struggles with reactivity issues and easily is overaroused.
Not only do I want to introduce her to the wonders of this beautiful world we live in, but getting out in nature to sniff and explore is one of the best ways to help her work through these issues. Just seeing her explore a creek for the very first time was a gift in itself!
As for Handyland, Josh's communication was excellent, it was easy to find, and trails were mowed and VERY well marked. The entire experience was exceptional. I'm so, so thankful to Josh for sharing his little piece of paradise with us.Lori F.
Lori F.
April 2024
What a treasure this place is! I recently adopted a rescue Border Aussie who spent the first two years of her life inside a small house 24/7, only being let outside to potty on a leash. Understandably, she struggles with reactivity issues and easily is overaroused.
Not only do I want to introduce her to the wonders of this beautiful world we live in, but getting out in nature to sniff and explore is one of the best ways to help her work through these issues. Just seeing her explore a creek for the very first time was a gift in itself!
As for Handyland, Josh's communication was excellent, it was easy to find, and trails were mowed and VERY well marked. The entire experience was exceptional. I'm so, so thankful to Josh for sharing his little piece of paradise with us.
Handyland - A private getaway in the rolling hills of Kentucky | Sniffspot
55Probably the best spot available! Host is very cool and accommodating. We traveled from Lexington, and had just as much fun as our pup!! The area is vast with tons of places to explore. There is a restroom area next to parking, and He keeps trails mowed so ticks are not a big deal. Can’t wait to go back!Joshua N.
Joshua N.
May 2024
Probably the best spot available! Host is very cool and accommodating. We traveled from Lexington, and had just as much fun as our pup!! The area is vast with tons of places to explore. There is a restroom area next to parking, and He keeps trails mowed so ticks are not a big deal. Can’t wait to go back!
How do Owenton'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 Owenton 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.