Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
What people say about dog fields around Big Lake, Minnesota
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55We had such a great time! Very easy to find and felt luxurious to have a dog park all to ourselves. Enzo also really enjoyed the box of toys. Thanks!Leti U.
Leti U.
March 2023
We had such a great time! Very easy to find and felt luxurious to have a dog park all to ourselves. Enzo also really enjoyed the box of toys. Thanks!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55We had such a great time playing with our pup here! The whole place is very secure and pup friendly. We will definitely be back. Tamarind K.
Tamarind K.
March 2023
We had such a great time playing with our pup here! The whole place is very secure and pup friendly. We will definitely be back.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55Such an awesome spot to let my puppy get exercise. Very secure, safe, and peaceful. Loved the toys and poop bags, I brought my own because I didn’t expect them to be provided! Lauren O.
Lauren O.
March 2023
Such an awesome spot to let my puppy get exercise. Very secure, safe, and peaceful. Loved the toys and poop bags, I brought my own because I didn’t expect them to be provided!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55Thanks for all the thought you put into this spot. From the cute signs helping people know where to go to the cleanup supplies - even for paws, this is a great spot.Katrina R.
Katrina R.
March 2023
Thanks for all the thought you put into this spot. From the cute signs helping people know where to go to the cleanup supplies - even for paws, this is a great spot.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55this place is very nice! unfortunately we had an issue with our dogs due to the toys and had to leave early but we would love to to bring each dog again individually :) Allyssa T.
Allyssa T.
March 2023
this place is very nice! unfortunately we had an issue with our dogs due to the toys and had to leave early but we would love to to bring each dog again individually :)
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55LOVE this spot- appreciate host's communication & care. Frannie was flying solo today after the April Fool's snow storm made her buddy bail out. We still had a great time! We'll be back soon!Libby B.
Libby B.
April 2023
LOVE this spot- appreciate host's communication & care. Frannie was flying solo today after the April Fool's snow storm made her buddy bail out. We still had a great time! We'll be back soon!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55A big snow and there was still a plowed parking spot. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and for sharing your spot with us!Katrina R.
Katrina R.
April 2023
A big snow and there was still a plowed parking spot. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and for sharing your spot with us!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55Me and the dogs had the most amazing time here. One of my dogs is severely reactive so being able to bring him here and watch him play and have fun made my entire year. There were so many amenities for both dogs and people. Will definitely be back!! Michelle G.
Michelle G.
April 2023
Me and the dogs had the most amazing time here. One of my dogs is severely reactive so being able to bring him here and watch him play and have fun made my entire year. There were so many amenities for both dogs and people. Will definitely be back!!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55First timer here and it was great! Easy to find, separate parking with signs, toys, towels for dirty paws, garbage can for poop bags, variety of sitting areas…. very thoughtful host!
My two pups ran around and sniffed like crazy. Booked an hour but they tuckered themselves out after 30 minutes!
Booked our next visits already! Thank you! Erin K.
Erin K.
April 2023
First timer here and it was great! Easy to find, separate parking with signs, toys, towels for dirty paws, garbage can for poop bags, variety of sitting areas…. very thoughtful host!
My two pups ran around and sniffed like crazy. Booked an hour but they tuckered themselves out after 30 minutes!
Booked our next visits already! Thank you!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55Best Sniffspot we’ve found so far. We will definitely be back. Right now there are a couple spots where the snow pack is pretty high and solid next to the fence making the fence is effectively 3 feet high. If your dog would be a flight risk with a 3 foot fence you may want to wait a couple weeks to check this one out. Allie C.
Allie C.
April 2023
Best Sniffspot we’ve found so far. We will definitely be back. Right now there are a couple spots where the snow pack is pretty high and solid next to the fence making the fence is effectively 3 feet high. If your dog would be a flight risk with a 3 foot fence you may want to wait a couple weeks to check this one out.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55We had a great time running through the slush & saw clear signs of Spring, including gnats! Thank you for having such a wonderful place to visit. We'll be back in a few weeks.Libby B.
Libby B.
April 2023
We had a great time running through the slush & saw clear signs of Spring, including gnats! Thank you for having such a wonderful place to visit. We'll be back in a few weeks.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55Beautiful property, dogs had a blast! Snow has built up on a section of the fence that makes it shorter than 3 feet, but our dogs didn't challenge it and that won't be an issue once everything melts. Just something to be mindful of if you have an escape artist.Marisa P.
Marisa P.
April 2023
Beautiful property, dogs had a blast! Snow has built up on a section of the fence that makes it shorter than 3 feet, but our dogs didn't challenge it and that won't be an issue once everything melts. Just something to be mindful of if you have an escape artist.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55This space is fabulous for my reactive Rover. It's set up so that I could both work on some training in an open area and then let him run like the wind and sniff to his heart's content. Thanks for sharing your space, Stacy.Kim S.
Kim S.
April 2023
This space is fabulous for my reactive Rover. It's set up so that I could both work on some training in an open area and then let him run like the wind and sniff to his heart's content. Thanks for sharing your space, Stacy.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55If you're looking for a space with lots of room to run and play fetch this is a great spot for it! Alina R.
Alina R.
April 2023
If you're looking for a space with lots of room to run and play fetch this is a great spot for it!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55This place is amazing! Clean, lots of toys, water, poop bags, and well marked with directions clear. Very secluded with no sight of people or other animals. I enjoyed that there was just one parking spot labeled for Sniffspot so hopefully people get the gist not to enter until that car has left. We will 100% be back! Hannah W.
Hannah W.
April 2023
This place is amazing! Clean, lots of toys, water, poop bags, and well marked with directions clear. Very secluded with no sight of people or other animals. I enjoyed that there was just one parking spot labeled for Sniffspot so hopefully people get the gist not to enter until that car has left. We will 100% be back!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55This place is awesome! The fence is fully secure, there’s tons of space, and they provide water and toys. My dog had a blast running through the woods and chasing her ball. The owner’s instructions are very clear and easy to follow. We’ll definitely be back! Lindsay B.
Lindsay B.
April 2023
This place is awesome! The fence is fully secure, there’s tons of space, and they provide water and toys. My dog had a blast running through the woods and chasing her ball. The owner’s instructions are very clear and easy to follow. We’ll definitely be back!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55A beautiful morning and a great way to start the day. Pearl knows this spot now and starts getting antsy as soon as we turn off of Dayton Rd! Nora P.
Nora P.
April 2023
A beautiful morning and a great way to start the day. Pearl knows this spot now and starts getting antsy as soon as we turn off of Dayton Rd!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55We had a great time here! Instructions were clear and everything was easy to find. It's reassuring to have a place where my reactive dog can relax the whole time. Looking forward to going again!Holly F.
Holly F.
April 2023
We had a great time here! Instructions were clear and everything was easy to find. It's reassuring to have a place where my reactive dog can relax the whole time. Looking forward to going again!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55Amazing experience for a dog who is hard to take to dog parks! My dogs had the time of their life running around and sniffing. Very clean, and quiet. Rebooked 2 more times before we even left the spot! Brooke M.
Brooke M.
May 2023
Amazing experience for a dog who is hard to take to dog parks! My dogs had the time of their life running around and sniffing. Very clean, and quiet. Rebooked 2 more times before we even left the spot!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55My dog had the time of her life! It’s definitely tick season—I picked off two crawling around on my dog’s face fur. I appreciate the dog-safe tick spray that was present at the table! Gretchen S.
Gretchen S.
May 2023
My dog had the time of her life! It’s definitely tick season—I picked off two crawling around on my dog’s face fur. I appreciate the dog-safe tick spray that was present at the table!
How do Big Lake'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 Big Lake 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.
How can I find dog fields in Big Lake?
There are 27 dog fields in the Big Lake area. The most popular dog field is Goats! Sniffspot @ Duggan Ranch. You can browse all of our dog fields here.
How do I know if a dog field works for my dog?
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.
How much do Sniffspot fields cost?
Dog fields in the Big Lake area range from $18.0 and $18.0. The least expensive dog field is Goats! Sniffspot @ Duggan Ranch. The most expensive dog field is Goats! Sniffspot @ Duggan Ranch. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.